September 19, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm edt, brokers brunch: surveyor selection, survey reports and how to handle findings, webinar date: september 19, 2024.
As brokers we need to be careful with our involvement when assisting our buyers selecting a suitable surveyor. What can we do, what can’t we do? Attending the survey is the best way to understand what is discovered. The buyer-owned survey report should be reviewed to discuss normal wear and tear vs. problem items. What is the best way to handle findings to keep your deal on track? The survey is the turning point for every transaction and your involvement and advice to your buyer can make a big difference.
October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm edt, navigating philanthropy: unlocking the benefits of yacht donations with amikids, webinar date: october 10, 2024.
Join AMIkids for an informative webinar to learn about their yacht donation program, a unique alternative to selling or trading that turns luxury yacht donations into funding for their charitable cause. Our expert panel will guide you through the process of donating your yacht, highlighting the benefits of this innovative approach to the intersection between philanthropy and yacht brokerage.
Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in June 2024.
Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in May 2024.
Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in April 2024.
Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in March 2024.
CPYB :: National Press Building 529 14th Street NW, Suite 1280 Washington, DC 20045 USA Phone: 410.940.6349 Email: [email protected]
©2024 CPYB Certified Professional Yacht Brokers All images and content ©2024 CPYB All rights reserved | Legal Disclaimer
Jul 19, 2016
Professional yacht brokering is an appealing career for many people who have a maritime background and live close to the water. How does one go about becoming a yacht broker? What steps should you take in order to successfully become a licensed broker? Let’s look at some fundamental requirements one must consider in the pursuit of becoming a broker.
It’s important to understand the industry of boating before diving into this career path. Being familiar with different boat brands is key; you wouldn’t start selling cars with any knowledge of car brands. This will serve as a base for understanding the prices, quality, performance, and manufacturing quality of individual yachts. Having this basic comprehension will pave the way for smooth sailing when dealing with experienced and amateur customers.
The Yacht Brokers Association of America strongly recommends that new brokers receive their CPYB (Certified Professional Yacht Broker). This certification is not mandatory for yacht brokering, but it puts potential customers in a more comfortable situation. To become eligible for certification, one must have at least three years in sales/yacht brokerage, a history of using and maintaining legal contracts, required licenses, and proof of appropriate trust accounts. The certification process concludes with an exam that determines if one is fit to become a certified broker.
Only a few states actually require new yacht brokers to have a license. States that do require one will need to see evidence of a background in sales, more specifically experience under another licensed broker. Another portion of states will require an administered background check in order to continue the licensing process. Next, yacht brokers may have to take out surety bonds in order to protect their clients and themselves in case of a financial emergency. After acquiring your license, it’s important to note that state rules and regulations state that you must renew your license pending a specific amount of time.
A bachelor’s degree is the standard to find employment in yacht brokering, although having a GED or no formal higher-level education could be sufficient depending on the situation. Ultimately, having a strong knowledge of boats and boating culture can take you far in this field, it is more than possible to become successful in yacht brokering without a college degree.
In the end, anyone can become a yacht broker. If you are motivated, like to make your own hours, and have a thorough knowledge of everything boating…you are on the right track. If you have any questions, or have any of your own tips for becoming a yacht broker, please leave a comment!
Interested in becoming a yacht broker? Join our team today! Contact us at [email protected] or call our office at 910-239-9344. Learn more here!
How do I find out if a yacht broker or salesperson is licensed by the state of Florida?
You may verify a yacht broker's or salesperson's license by visiting www.MyFloridaLicense.com , or by contacting the Yacht and Ship Brokers' Section at 850.487.2987.
Apply for a license, renew & manage my license, file a complaint.
Yacht & Ships Salesperson – 326.002(3) “Salesperson” means a person who, for or in expectation of compensation, is employed by a broker to perform any acts of a broker.
Yacht & Ships Broker – 326.002(1) “Broker” means a person who, for or in expectation of compensation: sells, offers, or negotiates to sell; buys, offers, or negotiates to buy; solicits or obtains listings of; or negotiates the purchase, sale, or exchange of, yachts for other persons.
The requirements for becoming licensed in Florida are described in the statutes and rules. Choose a license type to apply or renew.
Please note – You must submit your fingerprints using a Livescan Service Provide r registered with FDLE immediately after submitting your application for licensure. It may take up to five days for your fingerprint results to be received by the Department after they are submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Applications
Online Applications
The requirements for becoming licensed in Florida are described in the statutes and rules. Choose a license type to apply or renew.
To access the Online License Renewal Guide, click here .
The Department has implemented an innovative way to expedite the licensing process. The Department will no longer be mailing licenses upon issuance, as licensees can now print their licenses by logging into their secure online account with the Department. This will allow new licensees to enter the work force at least 7 to 10 business days early, whereas, in the past, they would have to wait for the license to arrive in the mail. In addition to new licenses, this process will allow licensees to renew online and print the license at their convenience, as well as print duplicate licenses as needed without paying a fee.
The Yacht and Ship Broker’s Section investigates complaints against licensed Yacht Salespersons or Brokers for violations of the Yacht and Ship Broker’s Act, and against unlicensed individuals acting as Yacht Salespersons or Brokers in the State of Florida. Complaints can be filed by anyone in the public or anonymously. Unlicensed activity is taken very seriously by DBPR, and ‘Tips’ are often received from licensees and the public when incidences of unlicensed activity is observed. Among the complaints the Division has authority to investigate include: unlicensed activity, escrow violations, misrepresentation, fraud, and dishonest acts. The Division has no authority over commission or contract disputes.
To file a complaint with the Yacht and Ship Section, please click here and include any pertinent supporting documentation.
All requests for publications, documents, forms, applications for licenses, permits and other similar certifications can be obtained by contacting the Customer Contact Center.
Chevonne Christian, Director Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes
2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399
Telephone: 850.488.1122 Facsimile : 850.921.5446
Search DBPR records for businesses and professionals licensed by the department. Users can verify licenses by name or license number.
Copyright © 2024 Department of Business and Professional Regulation - State of Florida
Customer Contact Center 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 487-1395 TTY: (800) 955-8771 Submit Request: Customer Contact Assistance
"License Efficiently, Regulate Fairly"
2010 cobalt, 33' (10.29m) 323 -, this 2010 cobalt 323 express cruiser has been very well maintained with many upgrades..
€ 108,614 euros $ 162,653 cad.
This 2010 Cobalt 323 has been extremely well kept. She is a second owner boat that was purchased in 2011, just one year after manufacture year. She's been freshwater kept ever since in Lake Monroe. This boat is ready for your adventures!
LOA: 33' 9" (10.29 Meters)
Type: Power - Used
Beam: 10' 7"
Bridge Clearance: 8' 10"
Draft Max: 2' 11"
Draft Min: ' "
Maximum Speed: 50 Knots
Cruise Speed: Knots
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 174 Gallons (658.66 Liters)
Fresh Water: 18 Gallons (68.14 Liters)
Holding Tank: 28 Gallons (105.99 Liters)
Cobalt 323 walkthrough.
Boarding from the very spacious swim platform which has been upgraded with custom Seadek ® non-skid marine flooring (2023) and Guardrail ®. There is one step up to the spacious laying sunbathing Sun Pad that houses the engines below. The seating is electronically lifted by a push of a button to access the engine space. Enclosed in new Sunbrella and isinglass (2024) is a great entertainment space with a pop out table port side and sink with refrigerator starboard. Forward is the starboard cockpit with a port side bench seat. Entering the cabin through a sliding door is three steps down. The cabin includes a V berth with pop out extendable bed space. Port side includes a small galley with microwave, refrigerator, sink, and stove. Starboard side is the enclosed head. The cabin offers lots of storage.
The Cobalt 323 offers a master forward V-berth that can sleep two. The berth has an extendable piece to add more space. There is storage beneath. The cabin also includes a small galley with sink, microwave, and stove top port side. Starboard side is the head. The stereo system can be controlled from the cabin and there is also a swivel mount for a television.
Fixed Cleats
Mooring Cover
Aft Sun Pad
Swim Platform - SeaDek
Compartment Storage
Swim Ladder on Stern
Guardrail on Swim Platform
Shore Power
12 V DC Outlets
110 V AC Outlets
AC Electrical Panel
3 Batteries and Switches
Docking Lights
Power Trim Tilt Gauge
Bluetooth Stereo
Courtesy Lights
Twin 2010 Mercruiser 496 Mag 375 hp gasoline. 327 hours.
174 gallon Fuel capacity.
Stainless steal Propeller.
Electric Engine Hatch
Fuel Injected
Engine Alarms
Oil Changing System
Bilge Blower
Power Trim and Tilt
Holding Tanks
Garmin GPSmap 740s
Garmin GPSmap 521
Navigation Lights
VHF/ Antenna/ Speaker
Engine Kill Switch
Halon Fire Suppression
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this
information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the
responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major
overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Click any image to view enlarged version. Swipe enlarged image to see additional enlarged images.
For more information about this yacht please contact Curtis Stokes and Associates, Inc. We look forward to working with you!
Yacht sales.
Fort Lauderdale, FL Direct: 1-386-576-7900 Toll Free: 1-855-266-5676 Office: 1-954-684-0218 Email: [email protected]
Fort Lauderdale, FL Phone: 1-954-684-0218 Toll Free: 1-855-266-5676 Fax: 1-954-807-1445 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.curtisstokes.net
Curtis Stokes & Associates are headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Fort Lauderdale office is run by president and yacht broker Curtis Stokes, a long time resident of Fort Lauderdale and a well known broker for many years in the South Florida area.
Fort Lauderdale is on the southeastern coast close to the Florida Keys, Bahamas and the Caribbean. Fort Lauderdale is known as a crossroads of yachting and is home to 165 miles of water ways and many marinas providing ample dockage for yachts. The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show every fall is the world’s largest attracting a world wide clientele.
© 2024 Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. | All rights reserved.
IMAGES
VIDEO
COMMENTS
To apply for a yacht and ship broker or salesperson license, you must complete an application on DBPR FORM YS 6000-1, and submit it along with the $551 fee, a complete set of fingerprints, and an original surety bond or letter of credit in the amount of $10,000 for a salesperson or $25,000 for a broker. Rules 61B-60.003, Florida Administrative ...
Licensing. In order to obtain a license as a Yacht Salesperson, an individual must complete an Initial Application, Application for a Yacht and Ship Employing Broker, Broker or Salesperson's License - DBPR Form YS 6000-1 , obtain a $10,000 Surety Bond or Letter of Credit, submit a Fingerprint Card and a $51 fee or go to a Livescan vendor ...
The yacht salesperson license allows you to work for a yacht brokerage and sell yachts under the supervision of a licensed yacht broker. To obtain a yacht broker or salesperson license in Florida, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least 18 years old. Be a high school graduate or have a GED.
In order to obtain a yacht broker license in Florida, applicants must first pass the FREC yacht broker exam. This exam covers a variety of topics related to the sale and purchase of boats, such as boat types, financing, and sales techniques. The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions, and applicants must obtain a score of 75% or higher ...
The yacht brokerage process typically begins when a boat seller lists the yacht with a broker. Generally, the seller will agree to pay a commission to the yacht broker when the vessel sells (usually 10 percent of the boat's purchase price). This commission will be paid to the selling broker at the closing.
For example: You'll need to provide fingerprints, a completed application, and a surety bond. However, the surety bond amounts aren't the same. The Florida Yacht Salesmen License requires a $10,000 bond while the Yacht Broker License requires a $25,000 bond. You can find the price of your bond by applying here.
Application Requirements: Applicants for yacht and ship licenses in Florida must meet specific criteria. First, individuals must be at least 18 years old and of good moral character. Second, they must complete a pre-licensure course approved by the DBPR. Third, applicants must pass a written examination administered by the DBPR.
This comprehensive video guide outlines the yacht and ship salesperson/broker license application process set forth by the Florida Department of Business and...
BPR FORM 6000-2 Yacht & Ship Brokers. DBPR Form YS 6000-1. Rev: June 2003. APPLICATION FOR A YACHT AND SHIP EMPLOYING BROKER, BROKER OR SALESPERSON'S LICENSE. Attached please find the application for a yacht and ship employing broker, broker or salesperson's license. Once received, your application will be reviewed as set forth in and required ...
A Florida licensed yacht and ship broker is a person who has been licensed by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (Division), and who, for or in expectation of compensation: sells, buys, offers, or negotiates to sell or buy; solicits or obtains listings of; or negotiates the purchase, sale, or exchange of yachts ...
Welcome to theYacht Broker Institute The Yacht Broker Institute was created by yacht industry professionals to provide learning and education that bridge the gap between yacht companies needing new professionals who want to enter the exciting world of yacht brokerage. YBI does that. About YBI 2 k+ Students 3 .8 Average CGPA 95 % Graduates...
Florida Statutes 326.004 requires yacht and ship salespeople and brokers be licensed under the Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act. A salesperson is defined as "a person who, for or in expectation of compensation, is employed by a broker to perform any acts of a broker." A broker is "a person who, for or in expectation of compensation: sells, offers, or negotiates to sell; buys, offers, or ...
Proof of present employment as a yacht broker for at least 1 year. Proof of employment as a yacht broker for at least three years in the past 10 year period. Proof of ethical yacht sales and necessary documentation. A dedicated escrow/trust account for all client funds in trust. Where applicable, the individual holds all necessary licenses ...
️ Contact me - [email protected]📸 Follow me - https://www.instagram.com/cardoza.yachts/🛥️ Get A Boat - https://www.cardozayachts.com/-----...
How to become a yacht broker. Consider following these steps if you're interested in pursuing a career as a yacht broker: 1. Take college or university classes. Although some brokerages may not require a bachelor's degree in sales or a related field, consider taking postsecondary courses in sales and marketing to prepare you for this role. Even ...
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 . [email protected] +1 954.522.9270 +1 954.764.0697 ... With more than 2000+ members and growing, the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) is the world's largest and most influential association for the yacht brokerage & charter industry. Established in 1987 and formerly known as the Florida Yacht Brokers ...
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. CPYB Certification is the mark of excellence for yacht sales professionals throughout North America.
61B-60.003 Application for and Renewal of Broker or Salesperson License. (1) Application for License. (a) All persons desiring to obtain a license to act as a broker or salesperson, shall apply for licensure by filing with the division a completed application on DBPR Form YS 6000-1, APPLICATION FOR A YACHT AND SHIP EMPLOYING BROKER,
A Florida licensed yacht and ship broker is a person who has been licensed by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (Division), and who, for or in expectation of compensation: sells, buys, offers, or negotiates to sell or buy; solicits or obtains listings of; or negotiates the purchase, sale, or exchange of yachts ...
The Yacht Brokers Association of America strongly recommends that new brokers receive their CPYB (Certified Professional Yacht Broker). This certification is not mandatory for yacht brokering, but it puts potential customers in a more comfortable situation. To become eligible for certification, one must have at least three years in sales/yacht ...
Published 10/19/2010 11:42 AM | Updated 12/13/2018 03:00 PM. How do I find out if a yacht broker or salesperson is licensed by the state of Florida? You may verify a yacht broker's or salesperson's license by visiting www.MyFloridaLicense.com, or by contacting the Yacht and Ship Brokers' Section at 850.487.2987.
More than 500 brokers from across North America are certified, but there are 3,500 practicing brokers in Florida alone, and probably 5,000 or more in the United States, says Gary Smith, president of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association and co-president of Sarasota Yacht and Ship Services.
Yacht & Ships Salesperson - 326.002(3) "Salesperson" means a person who, for or in expectation of compensation, is employed by a broker to perform any acts of a broker.. Yacht & Ships Broker - 326.002(1) "Broker" means a person who, for or in expectation of compensation: sells, offers, or negotiates to sell; buys, offers, or negotiates to buy; solicits or obtains listings of; or ...
Fort Lauderdale, FL Phone: 1-954-684-0218 Toll Free: 1-855-266-5676 Fax: 1-954-807-1445 ... The Fort Lauderdale office is run by president and yacht broker Curtis Stokes, a long time resident of Fort Lauderdale and a well known broker for many years in the South Florida area.