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What is the GRI? GRI stands for Graduate, REALTOR® Institute. The GRI designation is recognized throughout the nation as the standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge. GRI programs provide sound training in the critical skills of the real estate business and provide education in current real estate topics and issues. The GRI designation signifies a dedicated and knowledgeable agent. Wearing the GRI pin, displaying the GRI certificate, putting the logo on business cards and stationery. "GRI" after the name are ways REALTORS® communicate their professional achievement. The GRI designation is granted through state associations whose Institute courses of study meet the standards established by the National Association of REALTORS®. Colorado's GRI ranks as one of the country's top Institute programs. Students of the Colorado GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute) program saw some exciting changes that started in January 2005, with the rollout of the first phase of a more "user-friendly" program. For the first time in the history of the Colorado program, students are able to choose their own courses based on their personal goals and interests of study through the selection of "Elective Courses" in addition to some of the required topics. Day long courses are six hours and it takes only 90 course hours to complete the program. The purpose for the changes is to bring Colorado's program more inline with the National Association of REALTORS® guidelines; deliver course topics in more manageable segments that add to the learning process versus complicating students' normal course of business. Tuition for the GRI program is $80 per course. Who should earn the GRI? Agents, brokers, office managers, new REALTORS® and seasoned professionals all benefit from the up-to-date information offered by the REALTOR® Institute of Colorado. Additionally, GRI courses offer state and nationwide networking possibilities. Why earn the GRI? The GRI increases your earning potential. ( GRI courses teach you the latest farming, listing, financing and other techniques. The GRI broadens your career horizons. Statewide GRI courses introduce you to colleagues for referrals and networking. The GRI ranks you among the top performers. The GRI advances your professional image with the public and with other real estate agents. Which classes are offered for the GRI Designation? Ethics and Professional Practices - 6 Hours - this course is required to earn the GRI designation Property Management 6 Hours (online only) Law I - What you don't know can hurt you - 6 Hours Law II - What you don't know can hurt you II - 6 Hours Residential Appraisal - Is the Price Right - 6 Hours Housing Construction - Building a Solid Foundation - 6 Hours Agency and Disclosing Brokerage Relationships - One is not good without the Other - 6 Hours Listing Contracts - Basic Training - 6 Hours Selling Contracts - Back to Basics - 6 Hours Risk Reduction - Risky Business - 6 Hours Technology Applications - Servicing the Cyberspace Customer - 6 Hours Real Estate Finance - Financing the Deal - 6 Hours At Home with Diversity - 6 GRI Credit Hours Taxation in Real Estate - Getting the most out of the Investment - 6 Hours Basic Residential Investments - Turning Home Ownership into an Investment Strategy - 6 Hours Marketing and Selling New Homes - Selling a New Home is Different - 6 Hours Listing and Selling Techniques - Service: It's about what they want - 6 Hours Water Owning - Colorado Style - 6 Hours (classroom only) Working with Buyers - 6 hours (4 hours of CE Credit) Working with Sellers - 6 hours (4 hours of CE Credit) The ABR: Accredited Buyers Representative program will substitute for GRI Agency and Disclosure and count 6 hours toward the GRI The e-PRO Certification course (www.vaned.com/epro) will substitute for Technology Applications and count for 6 hours of credit toward the GRI The SRES: Senior Real Estate Specialist course will substitute for Listing and Selling Techniques and count for 6 hours of GRI credit How much are GRI clases? Each 6 hour GRI classes costs $80. There is also a Designation application fee that is paid directly to CAR when you apply to earn the GRI designation. How do I apply for the designation? Print, sign and fax or mail the application below to CAR. You may begin taking courses even before the application process is complete! CLICK HERE to open the GRI application (PDF format). Colorado REALTORS® for Education Charity Grant Program Students in the GRI program are also helping Colorado teachers when they take an online GRI course! VanEd and CAR teamed up to create the REALTORS® for Education Program, funded by online GRI course sales, that awards grants directly to teachers throughout the state to help offset the cost of new and exciting classroom programs. The program has its own board of directors, members from all across Colorado, who manage the program and award the grants. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Colorado REALTORS® for Education Program!

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