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The British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association consists of nearly 100 dedicated yacht brokers across the Province.

Founded in 1985 and incorporated in 1991, the purpose of the BCYBA is to:

• promote cooperation and professionalism among members
• promote and maintain a high standard of conduct among yacht brokers
• provide the boating public greater confidence in yacht brokers
• encourage a greater interest in the welfare and safety of the boating public.

BCYBA members agree to operate under an established  Code of Ethics .

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British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA) 102 – 211 Columbia Street Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5, Canada

Telephone: (604) 683-2628 Fax Line: (604) 305-0424

Website: www.bcyba.com/

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Yacht Broker Support

The British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association consists of nearly 100 dedicated yacht brokers across the Province. BCYBA members have access to important benefits including special pricing on boatshows, a listing in the membership directory, vetted Common Documents and regulatory updates.

Certified Professional Yacht Broker Program

BCYBA joins all brokerage associations across North America in its proud support of the Certified Professional Yacht Broker Program.

All BCYBA members who qualify are encouraged to challenge the CPYB exam and join an elite group of approximately 500 Certified Professional Yacht Brokers. It is a challenging and rewarding designation that shows top level proficiency and tremendous commitment to the yacht brokerage profession. Achieving CPYB status represents the highest level of a yacht broker’s professional development. Working with a CPYB broker fosters confidence and showcases the highest level of professionalism to boat buyers and sellers, and to fellow brokers.

Certified Professional Yacht Brokers must maintain their certification by participating in 30 credit hours of industry training over three-year intervals. The BCYBA and YBAA (Yacht Broker Association of America) provide ample opportunities for members to earn CPYB recertification credits.

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How Brokers Help

BCYBA brokers are full-time yacht brokers who interact with sellers, buyers and other brokers every day, learning about specific yachts and about the ever-evolving yacht market both here in BC, and across North America. A BCYBA broker will protect you deposit, help arrange and be on hand for all inspections, help you ask the right questions about the yacht, and assist with all paperwork. Find the gem that you're looking for quicker and easier and with less risk with a BCYBA broker.

Good buying opportunities may await you south of the border. Treading in international waters is never a good idea without a safety vest; reach out for a BCYBA yacht broker! With a wealth of experience in cross-border sales, and with connections in the growing network of CPYB-certified brokers across all seven yacht broker associations in North America, working with a BCYBA member as your advocate can help ensure a professional, confident, straightforward transaction.

The buyer’s broker is paid with a split in the commission from the listing broker and, as such, a portion of your purchase stays in the BC economy.

For Sellers

As mentioned, a BCYBA broker is full time and is connected to different buyers at all stages of their buying process. BCYBA brokers are encouraged to network with other accredited brokers, giving your yacht the absolute best exposure. Markets are always changing, and your full-time yacht broker can advise you quickly about how best to meet market expectations. Your BCYBA broker will also ensure the appropriate paperwork is executed, and the buyer’s good faith deposit is handled adequately.

The Devil is in the Detail

A yacht is likely one of the largest purchases you will make. Whether shopping for a yacht close to home here in BC, or especially out of the country, a BCYBA broker can guide you through what can be a very complex process involving a myriad of details such as importation, applicable taxes and exemptions, duties, clear title, insurance, yacht delivery, and other documentation. Your BCYBA broker has the experience and resources that can help avoid, and appropriately deal with, any complications that may arise. Using a BCYBA broker also ensures that your deposit is safe and stays in Canada until the sale is ready to be closed.