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Principal Broker Academy

During the academy, you’ll deep dive into risk management, brokerage laws and regulations, business operations, brokerage policies and procedures, contract and finance best practices, liability reduction, and leadership and management strategies.

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A Modern Principal Broker Academy

Running a brokerage is one of the most complex and consequential roles in real estate. Your decisions shape your business and the careers of every agent who works with you. The Principal Broker Academy has been completely redesigned to meet those demands.

The revamped PBA combines focused, asynchronous online coursework with a two-and-a-half-day in-person session built for hands-on application. With a sharper emphasis on risk management and brokerage leadership, you’ll leave ready to protect your agents, coach them through hard situations, and lead with confidence.

Additional Details:

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Seats are limited each session.

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Includes online pre-session homework

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This academy is a blended learning experience with asynchronous pre-work and an in-person session.

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The PBA curriculum is being overhauled for 2026, emphasizing new skills and tactics for your business and leadership success in the modern market.

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You’ll find the scheduled PBA classes listed in our online calendar. Find one near you (or not) and sign up.

Graduation:

To graduate from the Principal Broker Academy, all participants must complete the PBA Graduation Application.

Please note, this course does not meet the OREA requirements for Broker Administration and Sales Supervision.