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Legal & Regulatory Compliance | CPYB Continuing Education Yacht brokerage operates at the intersection of maritime law, state commerce regulation, federal oversight, and – in an industry with a deeply international character – the customs and tax regimes of multiple sovereign nations. For the Certified Professional Yacht Broker, legal and regulatory competence is not a…
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Advanced Sales & Marketing | CPYB Continuing Education The phone call that launches a yacht sale is increasingly preceded by a digital journey. Before a prospective buyer ever contacts a broker, they have likely spent hours scrolling through listings, watching walkaround videos, and cross-referencing asking prices against comparable vessels across multiple online listing platforms. For…
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In any given week, a working yacht broker may list a new vessel, coordinate a survey and sea trial on one under contract, process closing documents on a third, and field inquiries on a dozen more. The administrative infrastructure supporting that volume of activity – multiple listing systems, transaction management platforms, CRM tools, and documentation…
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Every Certified Professional Yacht Broker, by virtue of earning and maintaining the CPYB designation, has made a formal commitment: to comply with the CPYB Code of Ethics. This is not a statement of aspiration. It is a condition of certification, enforceable through mandatory disciplinary action up to and including forfeiture of the credential. The CPYB…
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by JP Skov, CPYB | YBAA Executive Director In last few years the co-op type field selection of “not available for co-brokerage” is getting more than its fair share of use. We have all heard many different explanations as to why, but no matter the reason there are multiple legal and ethical issues that come…
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By Bill Bolin, CPYB | S&J Yachts, Florida You get a call on one of your listings and find out that the potential buyer is not working with a broker yet. Cha-ching! The potential for a big payday just went up! As a YBAA member using the current forms, including the Listing Agreement and the…
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The full-day educational program for the 2026 YBAA Annual Conference is set – and it’s one of the strongest lineups we’ve put together. From a design-forward keynote panel to a deep dive on AI tools, this year’s programming reflects where the industry is headed and what brokers need to succeed in it. The keynote design…
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YBAA U 2026 takes place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the stunning Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island – a world-class maritime venue dedicated to the history of yachting and America’s Cup racing. With over 70 historic boats on display and a beautiful waterfront campus, it’s the kind of setting that reminds us…
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Module 5 of the CPYB Body of Knowledge Ethics form the bedrock of professional yacht brokerage. While technical knowledge and transaction skills are essential, it is our ethical conduct that ultimately defines our profession and builds the trust upon which successful businesses are founded. The CPYB Code of Ethics provides clear guidance for professional behavior,…
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Module 4 of the CPYB Body of Knowledge The yacht brokerage profession operates within a complex framework of federal, state, and local regulations. Understanding and complying with these laws is not merely a legal obligation-it’s a professional responsibility that protects clients, prevents costly mistakes, and maintains the integrity of our industry. CPYB professionals must navigate…
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