Explaining Designations What is a GRI?

This is my third installment on explaining the alphabet soup after a Realtors name. GRI stands for Graduate, Realtor Institute. To earn the GRI designation takes intensive training. The curriculum is made up of a minimum of 90 hours of coursework and includes specific information and issues important to a specific state.

What topics are covered in the GRI program?
* Sales Process: Business development, sales & marketing, customer & client services and cultural diversity
* Legal & Regulatory: Fair housing, brokerage relationships, contracts and environmental issues
* Technology: Communications, general technology and real estate business technology
* Professional Standards: NAR Code of Ethics & Standards, Arbitration and Mediation

Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation? Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business.

The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding. GRIs are:
* Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
* Professionally trained
* Knowledgeable
* Dedicated to bringing you quality service

A GRI can make a difference. When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.

Oh, I have my GRI too. Call me today.