⚓ Important Update: Your Associated Yacht Brokers (AYB) Membership Status
We value your participation in the Associated Yacht Brokers (AYB) community. This update clarifies your current membership status and outlines the steps to maximize your benefits.
⚠️ If Your Status is Now AYB Associate
Your “Accredited Provisional” trial period has concluded without an upgrade to “Certified Professional Member.” As a result:
- Downgrade: Your status is now “AYB Associate”
- Loss of Access: You will lose access to all 60 Yachts Classifieds groups on Facebook and the ability to post listings there.
✅ Unlock Full Benefits: Upgrade to Certified Professional Member
Don’t miss out on the full benefits that can significantly boost your business! You are just one step away from unlocking all privileges.
| Step | Action | Benefit |
| 1. Subscribe & Pay Dues | Go ahead and subscribe to pay your monthly dues here. | Your status will be instantly upgraded to Certified Professional Member. |
| 2. Confirm Adherence | Confirm your adherence to the AYB Code of Practice. | You will be formally awarded your Certified Professional Member certificate. |
Certified Professional Members enjoy the full spectrum of benefits, including exclusive access to our team of specialists for advice and support, alongside all marketing and professional development resources. Your status and progress will continue to be monitored to ensure professional standards are maintained.
THE GOOD NEWS IS
Maximize Your Listings & Online Presence (For AYB Associates)
As an AYB Associate you can still leverage our platform to increase your visibility:
- Centralize Your Listings on AYB.YACHTS: To ensure maximum visibility remember to post ALL your yacht listings on https://ayb.yachts. .
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To eliminate manual entry, the EasyMLS team can grab your active listings straight from your website and import them directly into your AYB Yachts account.
We will keep your inventory automatically synced for 30 days completely free.
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After 30 days, you can easily maintain your listings manually or choose a seamless automated setup with EasyMLS.
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All AYB Yachts listings are automatically available on the AYB members site and on the the AYB National site for the country where each vessel is located
Facebook Network Access Policy
Please note that only “Certified Professional” or “Accredited Professional” members are entitled to post listings across any of our 60 specialised Facebook “Yachts for Sale” groups administered by AYB. [View the full list with links here].
Manage Your Profile & Visibility
Keep your professional presence up-to-date for potential clients:
- Verify Your AYB Directory & Map Entry: Check your entry in the AYB Directory and confirm that you appear correctly on our interactive Map page.
- Keep Your Details Current: Need to update your contact information, specialties, or other details? Simply log in to ayb.yachts, select “MY PROFILE,” then “Edit Profile” to make any necessary changes.
AYB Membership Statuses Explained
| Status | Summary | Key Benefit / Action |
| AYB Certified Professional | Full member with all benefits. | Full access to specialist advice, all resources, and the AYB Facebook Network. |
| Accredited Professional | Introductory trial membership (at least 30 days). | Opportunity to experience the community before deciding to upgrade. |
| AYB Associate | Status after your trial period expires if you fail to upgrade. | One step away from unlocking all privileges; encouraged to upgrade. |
We want to ensure you get the most out of your AYB membership.
Would you like the link to the monthly dues payment page so you can upgrade right away?
