Office of the Commissioner
Office of the Commissioner
Greetings from Commissioner Judy Lowe
On May 14, 2009 Governor Janice K. Brewer appointed me Commissioner of the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE). On January 21, 2015, Governor Douglas A. Ducey re-appointed me as Commissioner. I have been honored to accept both appointments.
Since 2009, there have been many changes at the Department. The Department staff has developed an internal and external theme of “Together Everyone Achieves More”. When visiting or communicating with the Department everyone should have a pleasant experience. Each of us will do as much as we can to assist anyone who has an issue, or question… please remember to treat us politely.
The Department has been able to adjust to a lesser budget appropriation through enhancing our online technological capabilities adjusting our staff numbers from a high count of 70+ to a low count of 29 at the close of FY2020, and embracing the Arizona Management System (Click here to learn more about AMS). We have also modified our operating expenses to accommodate the drop in our appropriation from a high of $4.6M to the FY2021 appropriation of $2.9M. Please review our annual reports to the Governor to learn of our many accomplishments. The ADRE Strategic Plan can also be reviewed to become familiar with our planned objectives for the coming years click here.
We are proud of what we’ve accomplished, and truly feel, that we are achieving more with much, much less, as we continue to serve Arizona’s real estate industry, and the Arizona constituents we serve.
My #1 emphasis is on building partnerships within the real estate industry and with other state agencies, in serving our Arizona constituents from an attitude of supporting a TEAM concept. I will continue to listen and gather feedback from all, as well as create a synergistic approach to problem solving.
I will use my extensive real estate industry knowledge and consumer protection experience to further promote the Department’s mission of “protecting the public”, while ensuring exceptional customer service.
Louis Dettorre, Deputy Commissioner is responsible for overseeing daily office operations and internal and external communications. To make a request for me to speak at an event, office or group meeting, etc., please email Abby Hansen at [email protected].
Respectfully yours,
Judy Lowe,
Arizona’s Real Estate Commissioner
