NEWS RELEASE: Leigh Veillette Appointed as New Director of the Utah Division of Real Estate

Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Leigh Veillette as the new Director of the Utah Division of Real Estate (DRE). Veillette, who has an impressive background in regulatory oversight and legal analysis, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously served as the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (DCCC) director …

What Happens When You File a Complaint with the Division of Real Estate?

Filing a Complaint Making a phone call to the Division of Real Estate is not a “quick fix” or a “get out of the contract right now” solution. In order for us to investigate a complaint, we need a written complaint, completed on the Division’s Complaint Form. Supporting documentation validating the allegations must also be included. Documentation needs to be …

You asked, we’re answering: Your top questions about the Division of Real Estate

Every day we get a variety of questions coming into The Utah Department of Commerce. We asked our Divisions what are some of the most commonly asked questions they get and are answering those questions for you over the next couple months on the blog, so stay tuned!Starting with our Division of Real Estate, here are your top questions and …

The Division of Real Estate: Objectives and Limitations

The Division of Real Estate regulates the real estate, mortgage, appraisal, and timeshare industries through licensing, enforcement, and education. Licensing The Division of Real Estate issues licenses to real estate agents, real estate brokers, principal lending managers, mortgage loan originators, certified residential appraisers, certified general appraisers, and timeshare sales people. In order to qualify for a license, an applicant must …