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Join us for a deep dive into property management fundamentals at this half-day virtual conference.

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Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation

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The GRADUATE, REALTOR® INSTITUTE program is now available from C.A.R. Education!

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GRI classes are available now on store.car.org!

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What is GRI?
In today's competitive business environment, it often takes more than just motivation and initiative to succeed. Earning the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth knowledge on technical subjects as well as the fundamentals of real estate. GRI real estate professionals are sought after industry experts.

We have a total of 14 GRI Designation courses for this program. We require and highly recommend you take all 14 courses to earn the Designation, since these courses range from Essential Concepts of the RPA to Investment Property Analysis and much more! If you are missing any courses from an earlier portion of the designation, we will have those dates confirmed and listed on our store soon!

You may direct any GRI Designation related question to [email protected]. If you have any general questions regarding any educational resources, please contact [email protected] for more information.

Below is the list of courses that you will be expected to complete. You do not need to finish the courses in chronological order to complete the GRI Designation. If you pass all 14 courses, you will receive your GRI Designation!

GRI 100 - AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS, DUTIES AND DISCLOSURES

GRI 101 - ETHICS, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND LEGAL ASPECTS

GRI 102 - TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT

GRI 104 - FAIR HOUSING

GRI 105 - LEGAL ISSUES

GRI 106 - MONEY MAKING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

GRI 107 - TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN REAL ESTATE

GRI 108 - RISK MANAGEMENT

GRI 109 - RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE

GRI 110 - MARKETING, FINANCING AND MANAGING COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

GRI 111 - INVESTMENT PROPERTY ANALYSIS

GRI 112 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW & LAND USE

GRI 113 - REAL PROPERTY, TAX AND EXCHANGING

GRI 114 - ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS OF THE C.A.R. RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT

What You Gain

A designation that does not expire nor needs to be renew!
Higher earnings: the median income of GRI designees in 2012 was $61,000, compared to the median income of non-designees of $33,500
Be better able to serve and protect your increasingly sophisticated clients through an understanding of new technology, laws, and procedures
Network with other GRI designees
Marketing materials
Customizable flyer
Use of GRI logos
GRI referral form
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