About CPYB

Yacht Sales Professionals (brokers, dealers, salespeople) have a benchmark for measuring their skills, abilities and performance, while, at the same time, enhancing their marketing value. Boat sellers and buyers are in a better position to select qualified, competent sales professionals with confidence and trust.

If you want to set yourself apart, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program is for you.

 

 

Get
Certified

CPYB Certification is the mark of excellence for yacht sales professionals throughout North America.

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Earning Certification

CPYB brokers have met professional qualifications and have successfully passed a three-hour examination, testing their skills and knowledge as yacht sales professionals. If you are committed to professionalism and have what it takes, we invite you to apply.

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Renew Your
Certification

Retaining certification ensures you stay current with industry trends.

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Renew Your Certification

As you know, staying competitive and successful requires a continuing commitment to educating yourself on the latest industry information and insights. That is why the basis of CPYB Recertification requires your participation in educational activities and professional involvement that help you to remain one of the most experienced brokers in the brokerage industry.

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See How Companies Like Yours are Growing with CPYB

Upcoming Pre-Approved Events

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Wed
19
2023
April 19, 2023
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

CPYB Webinar: Survey Success

Host: CYBA with Jeff Merrill, CPYB, CAC CHAIR - Owner, Jeff Merrill Yacht Sales, Inc.

Zoom

Jeff will share some suggestions about what you can you do for your buyer and/or seller before, during and after the survey, trial run, haul out, etc. to improve your chances for a successful outcome.

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Wed
17
2023
May 17, 2023
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

CPYB Webinar: Host: IYBA

Managing Conflicts in Yacht Brokerage-Panel Discussion

Zoom

During this panel discussion, attorneys and brokers will provide subject matter expertise. Hear their testimonials and professional experiences on the art of conflict resolution in the industry. This program will provide you with best practices and creative takeaways to help you resolve buyer-seller disputes and other challenges within the industry.

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CPYB Broker News
06/01/2020

CPYB Broker News

Do you want to share news about recent sales, new hires, office expansion or other business updates and successes for FREE! Just send your news items by the 10th of the month along with any photos to jpskov@ybaa.yachts.

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Industry Partners

ABYC
Boating United
Trawler Fest
Welcome to the Water

Partner Associations

YBAA
IYBA
Boating Ontario
NWYB
BCYBA
CYBA