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 for a GRI course.

Download the 2012 GRI schedule.

Early-bird registration (up to 2 weeks prior to course):
► $125 for GRI 1-5 (regular price: $165) 
(The GRI specific electives will not be offered in 2012, however, any NAR certification or designation course hours - online or classroom - will count as GRI elective hours, call KAR for more info 800.264.2185).


Why GRI? The benefits of the program:

► Courses count as CE credit in Kentucky (see below for CE hours).
► The program counts toward your broker license.
► No ongoing/annual fees or certification expenses.
► Scholarships available through KREEF to fund the entire program (see below)
► Specific training in key areas of real estate that go beyond that of a 3-hour class.
► An expanded network of real estate professionals that can assist in generating leads and referrals across the state and nation.
► A GRI designation holder typically earns 40% more annually than REALTORS® not holding the designation.

Learn more about the GRI Designation here
 


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) - Virginia Lawson
April 30 & May 1 - Lexington Bluegrass Association

GRI 2: Smart Marketing - (3 hrs elective CE) - Mike Gooch
November 1 & 2 - REALTOR Association of SKY

GRI 3: Financing the Successful Transaction - (3 hrs elective CE) - Jeff Ratanapool
September 6 & 7 - Greater Louisville Association

GRI 4: From Offer to Contract to Closing - (3 hrs law CE and 3 hrs elective CE) - Harry Borders
October 24 & 25 - Greater Owensboro Association

GRI 5: Systems for Success - (3 hrs elective CE) - Drexanne Evers
May 23 & 24 - Lake Barkley, Cadiz, KY

GRI electives will not be offered in 2012, however, students can take any combination of NAR designation/certification courses in place of GRI elective courses. NAR designation/certification courses must have been taken in the previous 5 years.
Elective: Sales Contracts - (6 hrs law CE) - Virginia Lawson
Elective: RE Investments Made Easy - (3 hrs elective CE) - Frank 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. 
  


To apply for the GRI designation, you must:

►  Be a member in good standing of your local, state and National Association of REALTORS®. 
►  Complete a total of 96 classroom hours: includes the GRI 1-5 courses (80 hours) and 16 approved GRI elective hours (can also be any NAR designation/certification course).
►  Pass the 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 2010, click here.  
 
For the complete list of graduates for 2011, click here.
 


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