Principal Broker Academy
Are you managing what’s in front of you or building what’s next?
Today’s Principal Broker isn’t just responsible for supervision and compliance. You’re leading people, managing operations, navigating technology, and preparing your business for what’s next. The Principal Broker Academy was built for this reality.
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 broker 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 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 brokers and lead your brokerage.
What You’ll Learn
Online Asynchronous Before In-Person Sessions
- RESPA
- Agency
- REALTOR® Associations
- Contracts
- Dispute Resolution
In-Person Sessions
- Antitrust law for real estate offices (Sherman & Clayton Acts), leadership vs. management, and an introduction to policies and procedures
- A deep dive into agency risk and practice, OREF vs. OR Forms, the Office Policy Guide, HB 3137 and its impact on supervision and control, process checklists, and a live panel on supervision and control with experienced instructors
- Strategic planning, business growth, office culture and hiring, plus a session on brokerage technology, from evaluating tools to building a practical tech action plan
Additional Details:
Seats are limited each session.
Open to current Principal Brokers and Managing Principal Brokers.
Includes online 5 hours of online asynchronous pre-session homework, plus 3 days of in-person instruction (typcially one afternoon, a full day, and a morning session over three consecutive days).
This academy is a blended learning experience with asynchronous pre-work and an in-person session.
The PBA curriculum has been overhauled for 2026, emphasizing new skills and tactics for your business and leadership success in the modern market.
You’ll find the scheduled PBA classes listed in our online calendar. Your registration begins with completing the PBA Questionnaire.
Course cost: $795, includes access to online learning, in-person sessions, and tools to take with you on course completion.
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.