REALTOR® Institute - GRI
What is the REALTOR® Institute?
The Realtor® Institute is an education program consisting of 90 hours of coursework that culminates in the awarding of the Graduate, Realtor® level in ways that positively affect their bottom line. Institute (GRI) designation. This program focuses on developing and increasing participants’ professionalism and skill
Where can I take GRI classes?
The GRI program is offered jointly by he Virginia Association of Realtors® and local Realtor® associations across the Commonwealth. Visit VAR's Event Calendar to view course times and locations. Or view the Realtor® Institute Calendar which includes a comprehensive look at the 2010 dates and includes a registration form and online registration links.
What is a GRI Module?
It’s just another word we use for class/course.
What does GRI cover?
The coursework required to earn the GRI designation covers four major areas to give you the tools and knowledge you need to provide your clients superior service. Click here for a summary of the program detailing the required and optional credits you need to acheive the designation.
The Sales Process
• Business development
• Sales & marketing strategy
• Customer & client services, and
• Dealing with cultural diversity
Laws & Regs: How to stay out of the courtroom
• Fair housing
• Brokerage relationships
• Contracts, and
• Green/environmental issues
• Reputation Insurance: Real-world professional standards
• Ethics & Standards, Arbitration, and Mediation
Connecting 2.0: Choosing and leveraging technology
• Communications
• General technology, and
• Modern real estate software and mechanics
How much does GRI cost?
The GRI program is run on a pay-as-you-go plan. You have the ability to customize your modules and the order in which you complete them.
Single-Module Tuition | Early-Bird | Regular |
| VAR Members | $90 | $105 |
Non-VAR Members | $140 | $155 |
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