GRI Designations for TOP AGENTS

Ready to stand out as an exceptional agent? Earning the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a way for prospective home buyers and sellers to see you’re a REALTOR® with in-depth market knowledge. Advocate for yourself by promoting your high proficiency in a broad array of housing subjects and let your professionalism and business skill show as today’s consumers expect.

The GRADUATE, REALTOR® INSTITUTE program is an NAR Designation earned by completing series of detailed Real Estate courses available from C.A.R. Education!

Benefits of Becoming a GRI Designee

  • Potential for higher earnings: the median income of GRI designees in 2012 was $61,000, compared to the median income of non-designees of $33,500
  • Better prepare to serve and protect your business and your increasingly sophisticated clients.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the latest technology, laws, and procedures.
  • Use of GRI logos and NAR Marketing materials
  • Customizable flyer, banner ad, and Postcard
  • GRI referral form to be used with other GRI Designees
  • Network with other GRI designees
  • GRI programs are not available in all states.
  • The GRI designation does not expire nor need to be renewed!

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

REGISTER for GRI COURSES HERE

What are the GRI Classes

There are 14 GRI Designation courses in this program. It is required that students complete all 14 courses to earn the Designation. These courses range from essential concepts of the RPA to Investment Property Analysis and much more!

Courses do not need to be completed in chronological order to earn the designation. If all 14 courses are passed in any order, the GRI Designation can still be awarded. Below is the list of courses that students are expected to complete.

You may direct any GRI Designation related question, or any general questions regarding any educational resources, to education@car.org.

REGISTER for GRI COURSES HERE

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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

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