(a) The Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission may conduct such investigation as is deemed warranted either before or after the answer is received and in conducting such investigation may:
- (1) Take statements from any person thought to have any knowledge of the facts or allegations pertaining to the complaint; and
- (2) Obtain and review any documents that may relate to the complaint.
- (b) The executive director may utilize the subpoena powers of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission in connection with the investigation.