Meet the Association “The mission of the Florida Association of Realtors® is to advance Florida’s real estate industry by shaping public policy on real property issues; encouraging, promoting and teaching consistent standards for ethical practice and professionalism; and building on the efforts of local Boards/Associations to provide the information and tools members need to succeed.”
The Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR) is the largest trade association in the state with more than 125,000 members and more than 17,000 member firms.
As a member of FAR, you’ll enjoy business contacts, networking opportunities, educational offerings, research and legislative representation, programs, services, and tremendous camaraderie. Headquartered in Orlando, the association employs a staff of 96, while our Office of Public Policy in Tallahassee has 12 on staff.
FAR’s elected leadership and business management teams share a common goal. Individually, each brings to the table years of expertise in the real estate industry and proven business management skills. As partners, they seek solutions to advance specific public policy issues and meet the needs of Florida’s Realtor community.
Meet Charles "Chuck" Bonfiglio Charles J. “Chuck” Bonfiglio, broker-owner with Century 21 AAA Realty Inc. in Cooper City, is the 2008 president of the Florida Association of Realtors®.
A member of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Bonfiglio has served in numerous capacities, including 2004 president. He has also received outstanding service awards from both the Fort Lauderdale association and the former Hollywood Board of Realtors. On the state level, Bonfiglio served FAR as secretary, treasurer and district vice president, and has chaired a number of committees through the years. He has also served as a director for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and was a member of NAR’s Business Issues and Public Policy Coordinating Committees in 2006.
Bonfiglio has been active in many community organizations, including Broward Business Club, Broward County Crime Stoppers and Easter Seals South Florida. He has served on the Town of Davie Boys and Girls Club and on the Broward County Zoning Board. He was twice named Easter Seals Broward County Humanitarian of the Year, and FAR recognized Bonfiglio as a co-recipient of its Humanitarian of the Year Award for 2006.
Message from President Chuck
Dear Friends: Thank you for your continued support and good wishes, they are greatly appreciated! A CaringBridge Web site has been created so that you may receive journal updates directly from me on my health and business. This allows you to read my updates. If you wish to respond to me, you can visit my Guestbook, which is located at the bottom of the page. Visit the
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Many thanks, Chuck
Meet John Fridlington At FAR,
John Fridlington is the executive vice president of the association and chief management officer. He is responsible for the administration of programs, services and policies, and for FAR’s financial condition.
John’ s 22 years with the California Association of Realtors® and four years with the Massachusetts Association of Realtors®, made him the perfect candidate to take the helm here in Florida in January 2005. John spends a lot of time traveling throughout Florida, meeting with local boards to assess their needs and to determine how FAR can best serve its membership.
Each day at FAR, the leadership and management team, along with the entire FAR staff, work together to help Realtors succeed. That’s because, in the end, it is all about you. 
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