We are pleased to say Jim Hogan has been reappointed to the Education Advisory Committee by Commissioner Judy Lowe. New Requirements Broker Management Clinic and Broker Trust Account Legislation, effective 1/1/2013 (House Bill 2357) – The Broker Management Clinic legislation was based on a recommendation from the Real Estate Advisory Board. This legislation increases the…
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By Arizona Department of Real Estate and Arizona Association of REALTORS. Numerous regulations have recently been enacted governing short sale negotiations. In short, these regulations generally provide that a licensed real estate broker/salesperson representing a seller in a real estate transaction may negotiate a short sale with the lender provided that the broker/salesperson does not…
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Effective immediately, ADRE will no longer accept Fingerprint Cards. Pursuant to ARS §32-2108.01, applicants for licensure are required to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety prior to submitting their application to the Arizona Department of Real Estate. Applicants include but are not limited to: Real estate salesperson or…
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This applies to all new applicants obtaining a real estate license. We highly encourage prospective licensees to obtain their fingerprints and mail in their applications prior to starting class. Fingerprint clearance cards may take 5 – 8 weeks to process. This will speed up the process and enable them to be licensed shortly after completing…
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Effective July 1, 2010 the Arizona Salesperson and Broker licensing Exam will be administered by Pearson VUE. As of June 22, 2010, Pearson VUE will start accepting examination registrations at 1-888-405-5776. Candidate Handbook available online at http://www.pearsonvue.com/az/realestate As of October 1, 2010, only a fingerprint clearance card from the Department of Public Safety will be…
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SB1219 Real Estate Licensees – Effective July 29, 2010 Four year real estate license period will become two year license period. A Criminal Clearance Card will be required at time of licensing (instead of fingerprint card). Business Broker license requirement is further defined. Licensee may cancel their real estate license. A licensee may surrender their…
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Effective July 2007 the Arizona Department of Real Estate went to a four-year license. A sales/broker licensee who has a four-year license MUST complete 24 hours of continuing education in the first 24 months of the license period and 24 hours of CE in the second 24 months of the license period. Since the first…
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Congratulations Commissioner Judy Lowe! Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer, has named Judy Lowe as the new Commissioner of the Arizona Real Estate Department. “Ms Lowe has enjoyed an extensive career in the field of real estate that will serve the people of Arizona well,” stated Brewer. “She is an established industry leader who will help guide us…
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In a letter to Governor Napolitano, Real Estate Commissioner, Sam Wercinski, announced that he will resign his position as Commissioner effective upon the Governor’s departure. President-elect, Obama, has nominated Governor Napolitano to be Secretary of Homeland Security and is expected to be confirmed by the US Senate.
