Real Estate Commission

Method of Appointment

Method of Appointment: Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council

Length of Appointment

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Residency

Residency: Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards

Paid Role

Paid board: No (all roles are voluntary)

Description of the Commission

The District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (Commission) regulates the licenses of professional real estate agents and protects consumers by upholding the District of Columbia real estate license law.

Commission Membership

The Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.

Qualifications

All members must be residents of the District of Columbia throughout their tenure on the Commission. Three members must each hold a Broker’s license; two members must hold a Salesperson’s license; two members must hold a Property Manager’s license; one member must be a licensed attorney; and one member must be a consumer member who does not hold a real estate license. Five members of the Commission constitute a quorum.

Time Commitment

The Commission meets on the second Tuesday each month at 10:00 a.m.

Application Process

Interested individuals should complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.

Boards and Commissions members are appointed by Mayor Bowser and serve as members of the Bowser Administration.

Most District of Columbia Boards or Commissions are VOLUNTEER boards with community members seeking to engage in civic participation being appointed to non-paid positions serving our District communities. Unless specifically stated, this is a VOLUNTEER position.