Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the California Association of Business Brokers. The following should give you an understanding of how CABB can benefit you in the profession of Business Brokerage.

The California Association of Business Brokers is an association of approximately 450 business brokers and merger and acquisition specialists whose goal is to promote the growth and professionalism of the business brokerage community within our state. To accomplish this CABB provides a variety of membership services including:

• A business listing service that gives members access to several hundred business opportunities which are currently being marketed by member brokers (regular (broker) members only. Regular members can add any listings to the listing exchange for which they are the listing agent, at no additional charge.
• A complete set of standard forms designed jointly by attorneys and business brokers exclusively for the business brokerage profession. The forms include a representation agreement (listing form), purchase agreement for business assets, stock purchase agreement, disclosure forms for both buyers and sellers and many more. The forms are copywrite protected and are available only to members of CABB.
• A comprehensive course designed for all Business Brokers in California. This 2-day course, titled, Introduction to California Business Brokerage, will be offered three to four times a year in both Northern and Southern California. All new members of CABB will be required to take this course.
• Annual Statewide Educational Conference
• Quarterly dinner meetings or Saturday workshops where the members exchange their listings, network with other business brokers and have the opportunity to listen to professional speakers on topics relating to business brokerage.
• The opportunity to obtain the designation of Certified Business Broker, CBB. This designation shows that you have obtained understanding about and knowledge of how to help clients buy and sell businesses and that you have agreed to a strict code of ethics in your professional practice.

Individual memberships are currently being offered in two classifications: Regular and Associate. Regular memberships are for those who are involved in business opportunity sales or are merger and acquisition specialists.  Associate memberships are for those who are service providers to business brokers, such as attorneys, accountants and escrow professionals. Only regular members have access to the listing exchange service. Regular members must have a current Department of Real Estate License (either as a salesperson or broker). Dues for regular members are $240/year. Dues for regular members are prorated (at $20/mo) if you join mid-year (e.g. October-December $60). Dues for Associate members are $100/year.

There is a one-time $100 new member fee for both Regular and Associate members. Regular members will  receive be able to attend our new course, Introduction to California Business Brokerage, for no additional fee.

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