Overview
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 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.
We are excited to announce that we have created an affiliation with the IBBA to include IBBA membership for all CABB Broker members. For more information on these additional benefits Click HERE.
Individual memberships are currently being offered in two classifications:
- Broker Membership - Regular memberships are for those who are involved in business sales or mergers and acquisitions.
- Affiliate Membership - Affiliate memberships are for those who are service providers to Business Brokers, such as attorneys, accountants and escrow professionals.
**CABB Broker membership and Corporate Individual membership now includes membership with IBBA. Click here to learn more.
Membership Costs - All Memberships are January 1 - December 31
| Membership Type | Annual Membership Cost |
| Individual Broker Members* | $529.00 |
| Corporate Company (Broker) - Must have a Corporate DRE# Membership includes one Broker member | $629.00 |
| Corporate Individual Broker Company must be a member of CABB Discount code provided by Corporate Member | 20% off Individual Rate |
| Corporate Affiliate Provide membership up to 3 company associates | $899.00 |
| Individual Affiliate | $425.00 |
*CABB Individual Broker membership dues are pro-rated monthly, starting on April 1st.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Requirements
CABB Membership Requirements
- All CABB Broker members are required to complete CABB 101 within 9 months of joining CABB. Members who do not meet this requirement will have their membership set to inactive until they comply.
- Many CABB members have their CBI designation through IBBA. For those members, you can opt out of the CABB 101 course and take the exam for a fee of $25. Preregistration and proof of a CBI are required.
- Broker members must have a current California Real Estate License (as either a salesperson or broker). A salesperson must have a responsible Broker tied to the DRE license.
- Corporate Broker Members must have a valid Corporate DRE# before joining.
*Please note: Broker members must maintain an active DRE license as a condition of continual membership.
Renewals
- Individual broker members can renew for $529 annually.
- Corporate memberships renew at $629 annually, which includes one broker member.
- Corporate Individual broker members can renew for $423.80 annually (20% off the individual rate of $529).
New Members
- New Individual broker members join for $529 and can then register for CABB 101 at a discounted rate of $149 (within 2 weeks of joining) if it has not been taken previously.
- New corporate memberships are $629. The included member can register for CABB 101 for $149 (within 2 weeks of joining) if the course has not been taken previously.
- New corporate individual broker members can join for 20% off the current individual rate (with a corporate discount code). If they have not taken CABB 101 previously, they can register for it at a discounted rate of $149 (within 2 weeks of joining).