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DRE Sponsor No. 0473 & S0110
NMLS Course Provider No. 1400986
Certified Buyer Agent (CBA)™ Training: Directly Negotiated Representation
Everything you need for the representation of buyers in 2025 and beyond
California's legislature codified the rules of conduct between the buyer broker and their buyer
  • Brand new for 2025
  • Buyer-controlled compensation
  • Mandatory under state public policy
  • Non-compliance risks DRE disciplinary action
The Certified Buyer Agent (CBA)™ Training is completed entirely online with dynamic videos and online reading
Receive a Certified Buyer Agent (CBA)™ designation upon successfully completing your training – your clients and colleagues will know you're professionally qualified to represent buyers in the new paradigm. Negotiated value, not pre-set fees
The Certified Buyer Agent (CBA)™ Training is automatically included with enrollment in any firsttuesday course, or may be purchased separately below
Certified Buyer Agent (CBA)™ Training: Directly Negotiated Representation
The Certified Buyer Agent (CBA)™ Training includes:
  • Detailed instructions for entering into a Buyer Representation Agreement
  • Dramatic videos depicting the new paradigm — fully-acted scenarios, not talking heads
  • RPI Buyer Representation forms for your professional use
    • Buyer (and Tenant) Representation Agreements and renewals
    • Fully compliant with the new Buyer Representation law
  • The prestige of being a Certified Buyer Agent (CBA)™
    • include the CBA designation in your branding and marketing materials you give to clients
    • receive a CBA Certificate to print and display, and digital logo to embed you may print and display
  • Buyer representation FARM letters and marketing materials to provide your prospective buyers
Once you are a CBA, you will be fully prepared to:
  • negotiate your fee only with your buyer without outside interference
  • avoid antitrust fee-fixing influence by seller brokers
  • document the authorization to represent your buyer to locate, advise and buy a property
  • distinguish yourself as a designated expert in the new marketplace
  • ensure collection of your fee
New content constantly added
(Not for DRE credit)
$35 when purchased individually – FREE with your enrollment in any firsttuesday offering:

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Student Testimonials

I have been reading the chapters and then watching the videos. They have been most helpful in reinforcing the written materials.

Denise F.
Future DRE Sales Agent
on Sales Agent Licensing Package

Just wanted to say thank you very much for the high-quality, information-packed class for renewing the CA DRE Broker License. Thank you for also stressing the ability to use RPI forms...for free! I downloaded the forms and I can't thank you enough.

Marie A Ault.
DRE Broker
on Package #1001

The video course materials are extremely, extremely fun with great actors and amazing visuals. The creative video talent that made this course is really outstanding.

Marie M.
DRE Sales Agent
on Package #1001

When I had questions, the firsttuesday representatives were courteous and professional. Excellent customer service.

Lynne W.
DRE Broker
on Package #901