Jacqulyn H. Hughes - License Revoked, $8,245 Damages
The Arkansas Real Estate Commission disciplinary hearing resulted in revocation of real estate license FH: 3950 held by Jacqulyn H. Hughes for violations of A.C.A. § 17-42-311(a)(2) and Commission Rules 8.5(a), 9.2(b), and 10.7(b)(1) and (3). The Respondent failed to disclose a lien on property she owned and sold to a Complainant, who was forced to pay the lien when the Respondent did not respond to the vendor's notice. The Commission ordered $3,000 in civil penalties and $8,245.46 in damages to the Complainant.
Chloe N. Wolfe - $750 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Conviction
The Arkansas Real Estate Commission imposed a $750 civil penalty on licensee Chloe N. Wolfe for violating A.C.A. § 17-42-311(a)(2) and Commission Rule 10.16 by failing to report a conviction within the required thirty-day period. The disciplinary action was recorded following a formal hearing before the Commission.
Listing Broker Brown Fined $500, Six Hours Education
Arkansas Real Estate Commission fined Listing Broker Rachel Brown $500 in civil penalties and ordered six hours of continuing education for failing to retain all contract offers in the transaction file. The violation involved an unaccepted offer that the complainant alleged was not properly presented to the seller.
Nuri Jeong, $500 Civil Penalties, Conviction Reporting Failure
The Arkansas Real Estate Commission Disciplinary Hearings found Nuri Jeong (License FH: 3951) violated A.C.A. § 17-42-311(a)(2) and Commission Rule 10.16 by failing to report a conviction within thirty (30) days. The Commission imposed $500 in civil penalties. This enforcement action illustrates the Commission's oversight of licensee compliance with conviction reporting obligations.
Arkansas Real Estate Advertising Best Practices Guide Published
The Arkansas Real Estate Commission has published an Advertising Best Practices Guide in July 2025. The guide provides guidance on advertising standards and compliance for real estate professionals operating in Arkansas. It serves as a resource to help ensure advertising practices meet state regulatory requirements.
Proposed Rules and Public Hearing, April 10 - May 11, 2026
The Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AR REC) announces a 30-day public comment period on proposed rules, April 10 through May 11, 2026. The proposed rules are available on the AR REC website. A public hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the AR REC office in Little Rock. Comments may be submitted via email or mail.
Melissa Goff Named Executive Director of Arkansas Real Estate Commission
The Arkansas Real Estate Commission has announced Melissa Goff as its new Executive Director. Goff previously served as Deputy Director for 3.5 years and was appointed Interim Executive Director in August 2024. The appointment was approved by the Commission and Secretary Daryl Bassett of the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing.