On June 11, 2021 the Department of Real Estate issued a Cease and Desist Order directing Steve Knutson to immediately cease and desist from engaging in any real estate activity including sales, listing, rental, soliciting real estate business and/or leasing activity and property management activity, in any capacity whatsoever, directly or indirectly, within the State of Arizona, without first demonstrating full compliance with all applicable laws and rules and until such time as this Cease and Desist Order is vacated by the Commissioner.