Commissions

The Real Estate Commission is a five-member body, appointed by the governor, that acts in an advisory capacity to the Division, adopts regulations, and conducts disciplinary hearings.

Qualifications and Limitations

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be a resident of Nevada for at least five (5) years.
• Must have been actively engaged in business as a Nevada real estate broker for at least three (3) years preceding appointment or a Nevada real estate broker/salesman for at least five (5) years preceding appointment.
• Three (3) members must reside in or have a principal place of business located in Clark County; one (1) member must reside in or have a principal place of business in Washoe County; and one (1) member must reside in or have a principal place of business located in Carson City or Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Pershing, Storey or White Pine County.
• Commissioners are appointed for a three (3) year term but may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

Ex Parte Communication

An ex parte communication is a communication made to a commission member concerning a pending licensing, disciplinary, rule making proceeding or education course approval. The communication is made outside of the formal proceeding and is not made to the entire commission. Literally, ex parte means one side; by or for one side. The formal definition is: an oral or written communication not on the public record with no prior notice to all parties. Ex parte communications may violate due process and may force a Commissioner to recuse him/herself from participation.

Service of Process

Pursuant to NRS 645.050(4) service of process and other communications upon the Commission may be made at the principal office of the Real Estate Division. The following is the proper routing for service of process and other communication upon the Commission:

Administration Section Manager
State of Nevada, Department of Business & Industry
Real Estate Division
3300 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 350
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Phone (702) 486-4036
Fax (702) 486-4275

Commission Members

The Commission for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels is a seven-member body, appointed by the governor that acts in an advisory capacity to the Division, adopts regulations, and conducts disciplinary hearings.

Qualifications and Limitations

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be a resident of the State of Nevada.
• At least four members of the Commission must be residents of a county whose population is 700,000 or more (NRS 116.600).
• Must have resided in a common-interest community or have been actively engaged in a business or profession related to common-interest communities for not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
• After the initial terms, each member of the Commission serves a term of 3 years. Each member may serve not more than two consecutive full terms. If a vacancy occurs during a member’s term, the Governor shall appoint a person qualified to replace the member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
• One member shall be a unit’s owner residing in this state and who has served as a member of an executive board in this state.
• One member shall be in the business of developing common-interest communities in this state.
• One member shall hold a permit or certificate.
• One member shall be a certified public accountant licensed to practice in this state pursuant to the provisions of chapter 628 of NRS.
• One member shall be an attorney licensed to practice in this state.
• Two members who are unit owners residing in this State but who are not required to have served as members of an executive board.

Ex Parte Communication

An ex parte communication is a communication made to a commission member concerning a pending licensing, disciplinary, rule making proceeding or education course approval. The communication is made outside of the formal proceeding and is not made to the entire commission. Literally, ex parte means one side; by or for one side. The formal definition is: an oral or written communication not on the public record with no prior notice to all parties. Ex parte communications may violate due process and may force a Commissioner to recuse him/herself from participation.

Service of Process

Pursuant to chapter 116 of NRS service of process and other communications upon the Commission may be made at the principal office of the Real Estate Division. The following is the proper routing for service of process and other communication upon the Commission:

Administration Section Manager
State of Nevada, Department of Business & Industry
Real Estate Division
3300 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 350
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Phone (702) 486-4036
Fax (702) 486-4275

Commission Members

The Commission of Appraisers of Real Estate is a five-member body, appointed by the governor.

Powers and Duties of the Commission

• Conducts meetings pursuant to NRS 645C;
• Establishes programs for education and research in the preparation and communication of appraisals;
• Adopt regulations
  • Governing the examinations, education and experience;
  • Establish standards for the preparation and communication of appraisals;
  • Establishing standards of professional conduct; and
  • As reasonable and necessary for the administration of NRS 645C.

Qualifications and Limitations

• Must be a US citizen;
• Must be a resident of Nevada for at least five (5) years;
• Must have been actively engaged in business as a Nevada real estate appraiser for at least three (3) years preceding appointment;
• At least two (2) commissioners must be residents of Northern Nevada and at least two (2) commissioners must be residents of Southern Nevada;
• No more than two (2) commissioners may be residents of the same county;
• At least two (2) commissioners must hold certificates as general appraisers and at least two (2) commissioners must hold licenses as residential appraisers; and
• Commissioners are appointed for a three (3) year term and are eligible for reappointment, but shall not serve for a period greater than six (6) years consecutively, after which he is not eligible for appointment or reappointment until 3 years have elapsed from his previous period of service.

Ex Parte Communication

An ex parte communication is a communication made to a commission member concerning a pending licensing, disciplinary, rule making proceeding or education course approval. The communication is made outside of the formal proceeding and is not made to the entire commission. Literally, ex parte means one side; by or for one side. The formal definition is: an oral or written communication not on the public record with no prior notice to all parties. Ex parte communications may violate due process and may force a Commissioner to recuse him/herself from participation.

Communication and Service of Process

Pursuant to NRS 645C.210(3) service of process and other communications upon the Commission may be made at the principal office of the Real Estate Division. The following is the proper routing for service of process and other communication upon the Commission:

Administration Section Manager
State of Nevada, Department of Business & Industry
Real Estate Division
3300 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 350
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Phone (702) 486-4036
Fax (702) 486-4275

Commission Members