About the Florida Real Estate Commission

The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) was created to protect the public through education and regulation of Real Estate licensees. The Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the Governor. The FREC meets monthly, typically for two days in duration, and scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month and the immediately preceding Tuesday. The FREC administers and enforces the real estate license law, which includes Chapter 475, Part I, Florida Statutes. The Commission is also empowered to pass rules that enable it to implement its statutorily authorized duties and responsibilities. These rules are contained in Chapter 61J2, Florida Administrative Code. The statute and rules, along with Chapters 455, 215, 120, and 20, Florida Statutes are available under Statutes and Rules.

Looking for FREAB?

The real estate appraisal license and corresponding laws in Florida are administered and enforced by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB). Both FREC and FREAB are supported by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Real Estate. For more information on FREAB, click here.

Interested in serving as a Commission Member

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”) supports the Governor in meeting his obligation to appoint qualified, representative and appropriate people to the important leadership roles within the Department’s Professional Boards, Council, and Commissions. Members are appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

DBPR does not handle or process Commission Member applications or requests.

If you are interested in serving on a Board, Council or Commission, please contact the Governor’s Appointment’s Office for more information and to complete the “Questionnaire for Gubernatorial Appointments” application form. FREC has very specific membership requirements for each appointed position. When completing the “Questionnaire for Gubernatorial Appointments” it is helpful if you indicate the board position that you are interested in, along with your specific qualifications for that position. The requirements are available under Section 475.02, F.S.

Because there are many factors related to the application, selection and appointment process, the available position information indicated below may change without notice.  Please contact the Governor’s Appointment’s Office for specific up-to-date information regarding appointment opportunities.

Unless otherwise indicated, Florida law prohibits board members from holding more than one public office and provides that no officer, director, or administrator of a Florida state, county, or regional professional association, may serve on a board that governs that profession.

Meet the Commission

Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)

The Commission is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

Composition

4 Real Estate Brokers

1 Real Estate Broker or Sales Associate

2 Consumer Members

Name Term End
Real Estate Licensees
Guy Sanchez, Jr. 10/31/21
Richard “Dick” Fryer 10/31/21
Poul Hornsleth 10/31/18
Patricia Fitzgerald, Chair 10/31/19
Patti Ketcham, Vice-Chair 10/31/20
Consumer Members
Vacant   Vacant
Randy J. Schwartz 10/31/20

List Revised: December 2018

Meetings and Workshops

The FREC monthly meeting is typically two days in duration, and scheduled on the third Wednesday of the month and the immediately preceding Tuesday. Meetings are held at the Division of Real Estate Commission Chambers, in Orlando, FL, unless stated otherwise.

For more information, including a historical archive of agendas and minutes of the upcoming meetings, visit:

Commission Meetings and Workshops

Quick Links

Need Help?

All requests for publications, documents, forms, applications for licenses, permits and other similar certifications can be obtained by contacting the Customer Contact Center.

Katy McGinnis, Director

Division of Real Estate
400 West Robinson Street, N801
Orlando, Florida 32801

Telephone: 850.487.1395
Facsimile: 850.488.8040

Real Estate Commission