GOVERNOR NEWSOM ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPACTING DRE APPLICANTS AND LICENSEES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2020

Contact: Shelly Wilson (916) 576-8100

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GOVERNOR NEWSOM ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER

IMPACTING DRE APPLICANTS AND LICENSEES

SACRAMENTO – On June 15, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-69-20 which, among other things, extends several provisions in prior Executive Order N-52-20 pertaining to Department of Real Estate (DRE) statutory deadlines by an additional 60 days. Highlights of the Executive Order that relate to DRE stakeholders include extending the following for an additional 60 days:

• timeframes associated with examination application expiration dates

• timeframes associated with license expiration dates

• deadlines related to the payment of license application fees

• deadlines related to the payment of license renewal fees

• deadlines related to completing continuing education requirements for expiring licensees

• deadlines specified in existing Orders issued by the Real Estate Commissioner

DRE understands that right now licensees are focused on keeping themselves and their families safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the signing of this most recent Executive Order providing for extensions of licensing deadlines, licensees can continue focusing on their safety and well-being.

Frequently asked questions about the Executive Order are provided on DRE’s website.

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The mission of DRE is to safeguard and promote the public interests in real estate matters through licensure, regulation, education and enforcement. For more information, visit www.dre.ca.gov.

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Our commitment to the Black Lives Matter Movement

In honor of Juneteenth, the Bridge Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors made a motion at June's Board of Directors Meeting to donate $5,000 to the Black Lives Matter Movement on the behalf of our membership. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, dating back to 1865. This day is celebrated to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American freedom, achievement, history, and culture. Bridge AOR and bridgeMLS will be closed at noon on Friday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth. Interested in donating to the Black Lives Matter Movement? Donate Now

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Friday, June 19 - Bridge AOR and bridgeMLS closing at noon

Bridge AOR and bridgeMLS will be closing at noon, this Friday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, dating back to 1865. This day is celebrated to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American freedom, achievement, history, and culture.