Chuck Bonfiglio is the 2026 president of Florida Realtors.
Credit: Florida Realtors
For Chuck Bonfiglio, Broward County is a home and blueprint all in one. The 2026 president of Florida Realtors and broker-owner of AAA Realty Group in Plantation has spent a lifetime living, working and raising a family across the county, from Cooper City to Southwest Ranches to Plantation Acres. “I don’t know any different,” Bonfiglio tells Browardist. “We travel a lot, and we always ask, ‘Could you live here?’ And we’re always like, I don’t know. Broward’s just amazing. South Florida is just amazing for us.”
That hyperlocal perspective now scales statewide. As leader of the nation’s largest Realtor organization - representing roughly 230,000 members - Bonfiglio’s role centers on advocacy, education and keeping real estate front and center in conversations that shape Florida’s future. “Arguably our most important function is to protect property rights and be involved in those conversations for the citizens of Florida,” he says, pointing to the organization’s legislative presence in Tallahassee and its hands-on engagement with lawmakers through initiatives like Great American Realtor Days.
Bonfiglio’s journey into the business started early. Licensed straight out of high school in 1993, he followed in the footsteps of his father, a longtime industry leader and former Florida Realtors president. “He told me, ‘Take the test while studying is still fresh,’” Bonfiglio recalls. “I’ve been doing it ever since.”
Now, his focus is on amplifying what he calls the “voice of real estate.” That includes pushing back on misleading headlines and providing context through data. “We felt like we have a void,” he says. “We have data, we have resources that we can leverage to help media and help the headlines with factual information.”
A major priority this year is also expanding how Floridians think about homeownership. In August, the organization will debut its first wealth-building conference. “We want people to understand there’s other ways you can build through real estate,” Bonfiglio says. “Not only for yourself and your family, but for others that we serve.”
On the ground, he’s cautiously optimistic about one of the state’s biggest pressure points: insurance. “We’re seeing clear signs that the market is beginning to stabilize,” Bonfiglio says. “The number of policies with Citizens has dropped significantly, new insurers are entering the market, and we’re seeing rate reductions filed.” He adds a practical tip for homeowners: “There’s nothing stopping you from calling your insurance company today… I did it a couple weeks ago and saved a couple thousand dollars.”
Despite the statewide scope, Bonfiglio keeps coming back to Broward — its neighborhoods, its growth and its distinct personalities. “Each city, each development, you get a unique experience,” he says. “Even with the growth, they’ve kept their own identity.”
And yes, he’s still keeping tabs on the restaurant scene. “We’re always looking for the next best place,” he says with sincerity. Some habits don’t change, even at the top.
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