Louisiana contract deadlines and disclosures
A quick checklist for Louisiana agents, from signed contract to closing. Use it as a starting point: your signed contract always wins.
The contract
Most residential deals use the Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell (LREC form), published by Louisiana Real Estate Commission (mandatory). Closings are usually handled by a title company.
Typical deadlines
Days are common starting points, not rules. Many are negotiated in every contract.
| Deadline | Typical timing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Contract fully signed (Effective Date) | When the last party signs (day 0) | |
| Earnest money delivered | 3 days after signing | |
| Loan application | 5 days after signing | Only if your contract includes it |
| Due Diligence Period ends | 14 days after signing | Set in each contract; typical shown |
| Repair response / inspection resolution | 3 days after Due Diligence Period ends | Only if your contract includes it |
| Appraisal contingency | 21 days after signing | Set in each contract; typical shown. Only if your contract includes it |
| Financing (loan approval) contingency | 30 days after signing | Set in each contract; typical shown |
| Title commitment delivered | 14 days after signing | Only if your contract includes it |
| Title objections | 5 days after Title commitment delivered | Only if your contract includes it |
| HOA / condo resale documents delivered | 10 days after signing | Only if your contract includes it |
| Act of Sale | 35 days after signing | Set in each contract; typical shown |
| Final walkthrough | 1 day before Act of Sale | |
| Possession | Same day as Act of Sale |
Disclosures and required forms
Required: Property Disclosure Document for Residential Real Estate (LREC form) (confirm with your broker)
If it applies: Lead-based paint disclosure (built before 1978)
Customary: Wood-destroying insect report (confirm with your broker)
Money at closing
Transfer tax: No state transfer tax; New Orleans and some parishes charge a small fee. (confirm with your broker)
Let Reta track it for you
Upload your signed contract and Reta builds this timeline with your real dates, reminds you before each deadline, and drafts the emails to your client, lender and title for you to approve. Your first deal is free.
This guide is general information for licensed agents, not legal advice. Rules and forms change; confirm with your broker or a local attorney. Last checked 2026-11-10.