Media & Press Inquires


The only official spokespersons for the Arizona Department of Real Estate are the Commissioner and the Public Information Officer.

Members of the Media and Press are urged to contact the Public Information Officer concerning questions relating to the Arizona Department of Real Estate.

Mary Utley
Public Information Officer
Arizona Department of Real Estate
2910 N. 44th Street
Phoenix, Arizona  85018
Phone: 602.771.7766
Cell: (602) 448-4601
Fax: (602) 468-0562

Email: mutley@azre.gov


Newspaper/Publication Articles (used with permission):

Land Scams - USA TODAY - September 27, 2006
- Old-fashioned land scams go high-tech - by Haya El Nasser


Press Releases:

Press Release - February 6, 2008
- Statewide Task Force to Address Illegal Subdivisions

Press Release - February 6, 2008
- Department of Real Estate Partners with Apache County to Ensure Consumer Protection

Press Release - October 4, 2007
- Department of Real Estate Partners with Coconino County for Northern Arizona Services

Press Release - January 11, 2007
- Governor Appoints New Real Estate Commissioner

Press Release - December 13, 2006
- New Term Brings Changes To Napolitano Administration - Administration Welcomes New, Relocated Cabinet Members

Press Release - January 6, 2006
- Maricopa County Superior Court Affirms Final Order Against Illegal Subdivider

Press Release - January 6, 2006
- Lawsuit Against Department of Real Estate Dismissed

Press Release - December 28, 2005
- Department of Real Estate Commended on Offering Cost-Saving Solution to Real Estate Industry

Press Release - October 24, 2005
- Real Estate Advisory Board Elect New Officers and Issues Yearly Report

Press Release - August 17, 2005
- Department of Real Estate to Pursue Case on Fissures in Queen Creek Area

Press Release - June 22, 2005
- Department of Real Estate Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Eighty-Six Respondents

Press Release - April 4, 2005
- Valley Real Estate Agent Sentenced to Prison

Press Release - November 20, 2004
- Department of Real Estate Offering Cost-Saving Solution

Press Release - September 17, 2004
- Department Partners With Educators and Realtors® to Address Predatory Real Estate Practices - Attorney General Goddard to Speak