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DRT: Direct Real Talk with the Arizona Department of Real Estate

Welcome to DRT: Direct Real Talk with the Arizona Department of Real Estate, where we answer your questions, update you on Department policies and initiatives, and interview the decision makers and experts who impact Arizona real estate.

We will journey through the world of government rule making, regulation, and decision making – giving you a peek inside government and how it functions.

Give us your feedback, suggestions, questions and ideas. We invite you to be part of the conversation to protect the public while encouraging the business of real estate.

Keep Up – Keep Current with ADRE!

DRT: Direct Real Talk with the Arizona Department of Real Estate

15 Episodes Available
Episode 8

S2E8: Acting as a Trustee in Trust Accounting and Property Management

8.05 min Oct 1, 2025

While the concept of trust accounting has been around for a long time in the west, it seems every 10 years or so new people enter the business ignorant of the most basic concepts.
Trust accounting establishes a trust relationship between the brokerage and the client. It doesn’t matter if the t...

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Episode 7

GPUP14 - Elements of an Enforceable Contract with Commissioner Nicolson

13.57 min Nov 8, 2025

Our short podcast is a quick, under 15 minutes, pearl of helpful
information, so licensees and the public can be better educated on issues of the day.
 Today, my guest is Commissioner Susan Nicolson. Commissioner
Nicolson will describe elements necessary to an enforceable contract.
The right to pr...

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Episode 6

GPUP13 - Trust Accounting with Assistant Commissioner Liz Recchia

10.17 min Nov 8, 2025

Our short podcast is a quick, under 15 minutes, pearl of helpful information, so licensees and the public can be better educated on issues of the day.
Today, I am interviewed by Deputy Commissioner Mandy Neat.
Join us as we discuss the Department’s current concerns with Trust Accounting.
Licensees...

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Episode 5

GPUP12 - Advertising Basics with Deputy Commissioner Mandy Neat

8.52 min Nov 8, 2025

Our short podcast is a quick, under 15 minutes pearl of helpful information so licensees and the public can be better educated on issues of the day.
Today, my guest is Deputy Commissioner Mandy Neat. Deputy Neat will describe advertising concerns people are currently bringing to the Department.
You...

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Episode 4

GPUP11 - The Arizona Registrar of Contractors & the Department of Real Estate: How Do We Work Together?

54.3 min Jul 5, 2025

Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Arizona Department of Real Estate
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors, frequently referred to
as the ROC, was established in 1931. Its duties are to license and regulate
residential and commercial contractors.

Tom Cole is the Director of the ROC and joins us today ...

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GPUP2 - Fire in Arizona: The Firewise Program

24.38 min Sep 2, 2025

Aaron Casem, Prevention Officer, from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management joined us to discuss Firewise.

Links:
Az Department of Forestry and Fire Management

Living with Wildfire

Home Ignition Zone Graphic

Becoming a Firewise Community

Firewise USA

X: https://x.com/azstatefo...

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Episode 2

GPUP2 - The HOA Dispute Process, Trust Accounting, Consent Orders: What are they?

41.06 min Sep 2, 2025

Vivian, Lauren and Gabe, the Enforcement & Compliance Team (E&C), join us to discuss the HOA dispute process, trust accounting and Consent Orders.

Learn more about the HOA Dispute Process, what it is and what it is not. Learn about the hearing and mediation process so you can make well inf...

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Episode 1

GPUP2 - Welcome to 2025! An Update of Rules, Laws and Other Changes Impacting Licensees and Their Clients

23.33 min Sep 2, 2025

Fingerprint cards need to be updated on a regular basis. Visit the DPS website to learn more:

Listen as Deputy Commissioner Mandy Neat describes the new law changes and brings updates on Administrative Code helping you to stay compliant with Arizona law.

Visit the Department’s website: azre....

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Episode 7

GPUP7 - Investor Tools in Real Estate: An ADRE Event with AZREIA

118.97 min Sep 2, 2025

On October 29, 2024 the Arizona Department of Real Estate teamed up with AZREIA, the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association, to host a tools of real estate workshop.

The public, investors and real estate licensees attended and the feedback was very positive. Join us for a discussion of the tools...

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Episode 6

GPUP6- What's New in the Licensing Division at the Arizona Department of Real Estate

34.37 min Sep 2, 2025

Join Michelle, Monica and Alayna as we discuss changes to the real estate licensing process at DRE. A few highlights to listen for:

Inactive License Status and Eligible License Status
Fingerprint Clearance Cards
Applying for your license
Temporary Broker Status
Place of Business
Broker’s Vir...

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