GRI
"The GRI designation is an indication of commitment to your industry and to your clients. It is a mark of distinction that sets you apart and gives a clear signal that you are willing to make the effort to become the best in your industry.” Ashley Trautner, Frankfort, KY
Register online or print a registration form.
Click here to download a printer friendly version of the GRI schedule.
Early-bird registration (up to two weeks prior to the course) will save you $$$ on registration pricing. Early-bird price: $99 for GRI 1-5 (regular price: $149) and $49 for GRI electives (regular price: $99).
Courses to obtain your GRI
Each course is a 16 hour (two day) course except the elective courses which are each 8 hour (one day) courses. The total classroom time equals 96 hours and must be completed within 5 years of starting the program. There are other courses that may serve as an equivalency to one of the GRI courses and, conversely, GRI courses may serve as credit for another designation or certification. For information on what courses may be used, please contact KREEF at 800.264.2185. Each GRI course also counts as continuing education (credits listed with each course below).
GRI 1: Professionalism in RE - (6 hrs law CE) - V. Lawson
GRI 2: Smart Marketing - (3 hrs elective CE) - M. Gooch
GRI 3: Financing the Successful Transaction - (3 hrs elective CE) - J. Ratanapool
GRI 4: From Offer to Contract to Closing - (3 hrs law CE and 3 hrs elective CE) - G. Blume
GRI 5: Systems for Success - (3 hrs elective CE) - D. Evers
Elective: Sales Contracts - (6 hrs law CE) - V. Lawson
Elective: RE Investments Made Easy - (3 hrs elective CE) - F. Weisberg
What is GRI?
The GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute, designation is the most recognized professional designation available to real estate professionals nationwide. REALTORS® who have earned the GRI designation demonstrate a keen understanding of real estate transaction operations. GRI designees are recognized as educated, career professionals that have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to clients by securing a strong educational foundation.
Why GRI?
A GRI designation holder typically earns 40% more annually than REALTORS® not holding the designation. The GRI program expands your network of real estate professionals through course contacts and generates more leads and referrals across the nation.
To apply for the GRI designation, you must:
► Be a member in good standing of your local, Kentucky Association and National Association of REALTORS®.
► Complete a total of 96 classroom hours including the GRI 1-5 courses and 16 approved GRI elective hours.
► Pass the five GRI courses with a grade of 70% or higher.
► Complete a GRI Designation Application. Call 800.264.2185 for details.
GRI Application
GRI Scholarship
Would you like $1000 towards the completion of your GRI Designation? The Kentucky Real Estate Education Foundation provides an annual GRI Scholarship. This fund will assist a REALTOR® member in pursuit of the GRI designation.
Download a scholarship application
2009/10 GRI Graduates
For the complete list of graduates for 2009, click here.
For the complete list of graduates for 2010, click here.
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