WHAT IS A GRI ?

GRI, which stands for Graduate REALTOR® Institute, is a recognized nationwide as the standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge and is considered the nations number one real estate designation. The GRI symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients and only about 25% of REALTORS® qualify for this prestegious designation.

The GRI designation is a real estate industry designation similar to various industry designations such as:

• CPA - Certified Public Accountant, an accounting industry designation
• CFP - Certified Financial Planner, a financial industry designation
• CLU - Charter Life Underwriter, an insurance industry designation

This designation may only be earned after successfully completing a rigorous educational program. This program requires 92 hours of live course instruction and is available only to members of the local, state and National Association of REALTORS®

Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation?
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated.

New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.

So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.

GRIs are:

• Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
• Professionally trained
• Knowledgeable
• Dedicated to bringing you quality service

A GRI makes a difference
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.

Don't you deserve the best?