BOARD CERTIFIED INTERMEDIARY (BCI)

BUSINESS BROKERS OF FLORIDA

DESIGNATION PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BROKERS

Criteria for Membership:

1. BBF Membership in good standing for a minimum of twelve (12) months. The designation terminates concurrent with delinquent or non-payment of current dues.

2. Proof of a minimum of three (3) years in the field of business brokerage.

3. Completion and submittal of the attached BBF Certification Application.

4. Certify that you have been a principal in a minimum of ten (10) business closings by completing and submitting the attached BBF Form A.

5. Attach three (3) letters from former buyers or sellers commending your efforts.

6. Attach three (3) letters from BBF members or affiliates who have worked with you on a professional basis.

7. Confirmation that you’re Real Estate License has never been suspended or revoked in any state.

8. Show proof that you have participated in a minimum of forty (40) hours of business brokerage or business appraisal courses or seminars. Use BBF Form B attached.

9. Pass a written test administered by the BBF. Your score must be greater than 75% to pass.

10. An administrative fee of $50.00 must be submitted with your completed application. You may retake the test once before resubmitting another $50.00 administrative fee.

11. The designation will be current and active for as long as you remain a member in good standing. BCI’S will be given a numbered and dated certificate of the designation.

12. All candidates and designees must adhere to the BBF Code of Ethics. The designation shall be revoked, should the designee be found in violation of the BBF Code of Ethics by the Professional Standards Committee.

NOTICE: If a member in good standing has been awarded the Certified Florida Business Intermediary designation, (CFBI), the applicant will be awarded the Board Certified Intermediary designation by submitting BBF Form C and the $50.00 administrative fee and a copy of their CFBI certification.

If a member in good standing has been awarded the Certified Business Intermediary designation, the test will be waived with proof of the designation. All other requirements remain the same.

Please submit completed application along with all supporting data and the $50.00 application fee to:

BUSINESS BROKERS OF FLORIDA 3219 WHITE OAK ROAD LORIDA, FL. 33857

Please Fill In This Form By: “Clicking on” and “Typing In” The Grey Areas BBF CERTIFICATION APPLICATION BOARD CERTIFIED INTERMEDIARY, (BCI)

1. Name of Applicant: BBF#

2. Applicant Firm Name: BBF#

3. Home Address: City: State: Zip: 4. Home/Cell Phone #: Office #:

5. R.E. License#: Date Acquired: Years in Business Brokerage:

6. Has your licensed ever been suspended or revoked? Yes No If yes, attach explanation.

7. Date you joined BBF: Other Current Memberships:

8. Former Memberships:

9. Business Brokerage Career, ( attach additional sheets if necessary): Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

10. Businesses Sold: Please fill out and attach Form A

11. Business Brokerage Education: Please fill out and attach Form B

12. Other Professional Designations Held:

13. Please attach three client commendation letters. These letters are from: Client Name: Business Name:

Client Name: Business Name:

Client Name: Business Name:

14. Please attach 3 character letters from BBF Members or BBF Affiliates. These letters are from: Name: Firm:

Name: Firm:

Name: Firm:

I certify that the information I have submitted with this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements herein will be grounds for revocation of the BCI designation, should it be awarded. I authorize the Program Administrator, the Education Committee or the Officers of the BBF to make any investigations necessary to confirm the information I have provided.

Signature: Dated:

Printed Name: Do not write below this line

Name of Applicant: BBF#

Certification Plan Administrator Approved Not Approved

Comments:

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Board of Directors Approved Not Approved

Signed: Dated: BBF FORM “A” BUSINESS CLOSINGS

Business Closing Sold Your Role in Cooperating Name Date Price Deal* Broker

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 Mark as Listing Broker = L; Selling Broker = S; Listing & Selling Broker = B BBF FORM “B” Business Brokerage Education

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Total Credit Hours: BBF FORM “C” Certified Florida Business Intermediary, CFBI Designees Application Form

1. Name of Applicant: BBF#

2. Applicant Firm Name: BBF#

3. Home Address: City: State: Zip:

4. Home/Cell Phone #: Office #:

5. Real Estate License#: Date Acquired: Years in Business Brokerage:

6. Has your licensed ever been suspended or revoked? YES NO If yes, attach explanation.

7. Date you joined BBF: Other Current Memberships:

8. Certified Florida Business Intermediary #: Dated:

9. Business Brokerage Career, ( attach additional sheets if necessary):

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

I certify that the information I have submitted with this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements herein will be grounds for revocation of the BCI designation, should it be awarded. I authorize the Program Administrator, the Education Committee or the Officers of the BBF to make any investigations necessary to confirm the information I have provided.

Signature: Dated:

Printed Name:

Please submit completed application along with all supporting data and the $50.00 application fee to:

BUSINESS BROKERS OF FLORIDA 3219 WHITE OAK ROAD LORIDA, FL. 33857 Do not write below this line

Name of Applicant: BBF#

Certification Plan Administrator Approved Not Approved

Comments:

Signed: Dated:

Board of Directors Approved Not Approved

Signed: Dated: BBF FORM “D” CBI Designees Application Form

1. Name of Applicant: BBF#

2. Applicant Firm Name: BBF#

3. Home Address: City: State: 4. Home/Cell Phone #: Office #:

5. Real Estate License#: Date Acquired: Years in Business Brokerage:

6. Has your licensed ever been suspended/revoked? YES NO If yes, attach explanation.

7. Date you joined BBF: Other Current Memberships:

8. Certified Business Intermediary #: Dated:

9. Business Brokerage Career, ( attach additional sheets if necessary): Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

Firm Name: Dates: from to

10. Businesses Sold: Please fill out and attach Form A

11. Business Brokerage Education: Please fill out and attach Form B

12. Other Professional Designations Held:

13. Please attach three client commendation letters. These letters are from: Client Name: Business Name:

Client Name: Business Name:

Client Name: Business Name:

14. Please attach 3 character letters from BBF Members or BBF Affiliates. These letters are from: Name: Firm:

Name: Firm:

Name: Firm:

I certify that the information I have submitted with this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements herein will be grounds for revocation of the BCI designation, should it be awarded. I authorize the Program Administrator, the Education Committee or the Officers of the BBF to make any investigations necessary to confirm the information I have provided.

Signature: Dated:

Printed Name: Please submit completed application along with all supporting data and the $50.00 application fee to:

BUSINESS BROKERS OF FLORIDA 3219 WHITE OAK ROAD LORIDA, FL. 33857

Do not write below this line

Name of Applicant: BBF#

Certification Plan Administrator Approved Not Approved

Comments:

Signed: Dated:

Board of Directors Approved Not Approved

Signed: Dated:

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