Northrop & Johnson BVI yacht brokers began their careers in a number of different ways, but rarely in a straight line! Yacht brokers enter the field not because they are natural sales people, but because they love boats having been messing with them all their lives. Many brokers have worked on yachts, owned them and look forward to the time that they are able to spend talking boats & more boats!
But buying or selling a yacht requires professionalism and attention to details to protect both the buyer & seller. For this reason Northrop & Johnson runs training programs that all offices participate in, continuing education is an important to in this changing industry where the yachts and the dollars (or Euros) involves are only growing larger. Selecting the correct Yacht Broker is the most important aspect of brokerage.
Northrop & Johnson BVI and its brokers are members of a variety of organizations related to the professional operation of yacht & charter brokerage. Being a part of these organizations that are actively involved in maintaining ethical professional standards lets clients know that N&J BVI offers them expert advice and guidance. Plus our team is always learning and growing as the large boat business develops and grows – especially internationally.
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MYBA the Mediterranean
Yacht Brokers Association is an organization maintaining
professional standard of charter & yacht brokers of
yachts over 65’ that originally based in the Mediterranean
and now the world. They also offer charter & brokerage
shows in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. read
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CYBA the Charter
Yacht Brokers Association is the US based charter
brokers organization that for over twenty five years has
been educating new brokers & setting standards for
brokers involved in the crewed charter business worldwide.
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FYBA the Florida Yacht Brokers Association is well know for its high standards and active membership. Monthly meetings and updates to transactions that take place are part of their program. read more |
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YBA is the US Yacht Brokers Association of America – they provide the standards in contracts and procedures for yacht brokers operating in the USA. This large organization is the largest in the USA. |
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ISS – the International Super Yacht Society provides members with updates in the new construction and regulations pertaining to super yachts. Specializing in the large yacht category, ISS presents annual awards for innovation in design and construction of super yachts as well as an annual safety award to crew who have exhibited leadership in looking after yacht, and guests.
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N& J BVI is connected with these and other groups that promote the yachtbrokerage industry, The brokers have all be trained in the proper way to work with buyers and sellers of yachts , are knowledgeable about the required contracts and listing agreements. They also participate in the frequent meetings and shows that allow us to stay current with the yachts themselves, changes in international law regarding registration and operation of large yachts. This network of people is a terrific resource that benefit buyers & sellers as unique situations arise – we know where to find the right people to get the answers. Our job is to help clients solve problems so that transactions proceed successfully. The best brokerage deals are win/win situations where the buyer & seller both are happy that they achieved what they wanted, confident that all the paperwork is in order.
Northrop & Johnson and its many brokers have been associated and volunteered with these organizations over the years, contributing to the success of the industry at large.
