Graduate REALTOR® Institute
2012 GRI Graduation Photo Gallery
2012 Roundtable Discussion Notes
The 2013 GRI will be held in Bozeman!
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March 19-22, 2013
Best Western GranTree Inn
2012 Graduate REALTOR® Institute
March 13-16, 2012
Red Lion Colonial Hotel, Helena
View A Special Video Invite From Chair Cindy Stevick
2012 Schedule and Speakers (PDF file)
2012 Sponsorship Brochure: The 2012 GRI Sponsorship brochure is now available! For a PDF of the brochure, please click here.
2012 GRI Trade Fair and Application (PDF file)
Alumni Challenge Information (PDF file)
Broker/Owner Challenge Information (PDF file)
Ninja Selling (Click Here For Promo Video)
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Earn the GRI Designation
The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a powerful tool to attract and build new business. You'll increase your skill level across the entire landscape of real estate with in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process.
Why become a GRI designee
Earning a GRI can make a difference in your business and potentially boost your income. REALTORS® with the designation:
- Based on the 2011 survey data, the median income of REALTORS without a designation was $26,900 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $49,300. A difference of $22,400.
- Reported an increase in referrals in the first year after they obtained their designation.
- Are better able to serve and protect their increasingly sophisticated clients because of their understanding of new technology, laws, and procedures.
How to earn the GRI designation
If you are a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® in good standing, you can earn the GRI designation by completing the REALTOR® Institute program, offered through state REALTOR® associations.
Curriculum overview
Each State REALTOR® Association sets specific curriculum requirements; these will include courses on issues unique to your state as well as courses on local or national issues that affect you and your clients.
A minimum of 90 hours of coursework is required, and subjects covered generally include:
- Sales process: Business development, sales and marketing, customer and client services, and cultural diversity
- Legal and regulatory: Fair housing, brokerage relationships, contracts, and environmental issues
- Technology: Communications, general technology, and real estate business technology
- Professional standards: NAR Code of Ethics and Standards, arbitration, and mediation
