South Dakota GRI Courses

The Graduate REALTOR® Institute is designed primarily for agents whose main business activity is residential real estate. The course of study helps members increase their knowledge and skills in a broad array of technical subjects and in the fundamentals of real estate. The program also provides opportunities to develop important business contacts.

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Obtaining your GRI designation

To obtain the GRI designation in South Dakota you must take the following steps:

1.  Be a REALTOR® in good standing. REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS®.
2.  Complete all of the courses in the GRI Program.
3.  You may complete the courses in any order you wish. When you complete all of the courses in the program, you will need to submit a "Designation Application" to SDAR.

CLICK HERE to open the South Dakota GRI application. (PDF file)

South Dakota GRI Courses

Title	Description	Credit	Cost
GRI 201: Real Estate Finance #3637E813	Learn about the different ways to finance real estate purchases and the associated government rules and regulations Course Details	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
GRI 202: Residential Construction & Environmental Issues #3638B813	Students will gain an understanding construction techniques and be able to identify and describe environmental issues in real estate Course Details	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
GRI 203: Ethics and Professional Practice (Part 2) #3639R1613	Content Update 2011! Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This course is the second module of the GRI 203 -16 hour combination course in Legal Issues in Real Estate in South Dakota Course Details	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
GRI 203: Legal Issues in Real Estate (Part 1) #3639R1613	The purpose of this class is to alert licensees to those situations that may cost them large amounts of money, or their license, or both. The course will help protect the public by educating licensees to recognize bad business practices while making them aware of the ongoing legal issues in real estate. Course Details	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
GRI 204: Home Inspections and Appraisal #3640E813	This course will examine the advantages and pitfalls for clients and REALTORS® working with home inspectors, review the function of appraisers and the difference between assessed and appraised values. Course Details	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
GRI 206: Technology #3641B813	Learning where real estate related information is and then how to deliver it to clients using the latest in technology resources Course Details	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
GRI 102: Contract Law	Live Classroom Course offered by SDAR The purpose of this course is to provide REALTORS® with tools and strategies to successfully complete and present contracts under South Dakota Law.	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
GRI 103: Agency Law	Live Classroom Course offered by SDAR Learn about the different agency relationships available and the implications of each on a real estate transaction.	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
GRI 207: Introduction to Real Estate Investment	Live Classroom Course offered by SDAR Students will gain an understanding of investment strategies and will be able to identify and describe those to clients and customers.	15 CE 15 GRI	$200
GRI 208: Planning a Real Estate Career	Live Classroom Course offered by SDAR Students will be introduced to business planning and goal setting. The students will also learn about tools and resources that can assist them in their day to day business and communication with customers.	8 CE 8 GRI	$110
At Home With Diversity	This outstanding course is provided by NAR through the REALTOR University. Click to vist NAR for Details & Purchase	4 GRI	$24.50 Subject to change.