The Deputy Real Estate Commissioner works with the Real Estate Commissioner in coordinating the activities of the Commission’s staff and carrying out the general directives of the Real Estate Commission and the Appraisers Board. The Deputy Real Estate Commissioner shall undertake such duties as may be assigned by the Real Estate Commissioner. Specifically, the Deputy Real Estate Commissioner has the following duties and responsibilities:

1.   Works with the Commissioner in coordinating the activities of the Commission and the Board.

1.   Works with staff in preparing agendas for the Commission and the Board

2.   Oversees staff recommendations to the Commission and the Board on the disposition of investigative cases

3.   Coordinates the Agency’s Task Forces

4.   Coordinates the activities of any advisory committees established by the Commission and the Board to study specific issues or areas related to licensing

2.   Works with the Commissioner in carrying out the general directives of the Commission and the Board.

1.   Works with staff in preparing and executing orders adopted by the Commission and the Board

2.   Assists the Commissioner in testifying before the General Assembly on behalf of the Commission and the Board

3.   Acts as a spokesperson for the Commission and the Board to industry and consumer groups and/or other governmental agencies

3.   Works with the Commissioner in overseeing the development of Agency rules, policies and procedures, and goals.

1.   Works with the Commissioner in directing the Agency’s rule-making process

2.   Works with Commissioner in directing the development of policies and procedures manuals covering all aspects of staff work in licensing, education, and investigations

3.   Works with the Commissioner in directing the development of the Agency’s Strategic Plan

4.   Ensures that the activities of the Agency correspond to all applicable laws, rules, and policies.

1.   Reviews staff decisions on the applicability of the law and policies in processing applications when the public or licensees contest the staff decision

2.   Ensures that state guidelines are adhered to in the purchase of goods and services

3.   Coordinates the activities of the Agency related to ADA compliance and emergency procedures. 

5.   Prepares the Agency’s budgets and oversees the Agency’s expenditures and revenue collections.

1.   Works with the Commissioner in preparing annual budgets

2.   Works with the Commissioner in recommending fee structures to the Commission and the Board to cover direct and indirect operational costs

3.   Works with the Commissioner in approving all expenditures consistent with any state regulations and the budget as finally approved by the General Assembly and the Governor

6.   Assists with the development of the Agency’s written communications.

1.   Prepares correspondence responding to inquiries from the public and licensees and to communicate with various trade organizations and other government officials

2.   Works with staff in drafting an annual report of Commission and Board activities

3.   Assists the Commissioner in drafting position statements for the Commission and the Board on a variety of issues.

7.   Assists the Commissioner in staff selection and evaluation duties.

1.   Assists the Commissioner in hiring supervisory level personnel

2.   Assists the Commissioner in reviewing and approving supervisory personnel decisions on employing and evaluating personnel for positions within their scope of authority

3.   Assists the Commissioner in preparing performance reports on supervisory level personnel