Some Realtors® use designations following their names, ie. "GRI"
What is "GRI"?
First of all, we should explain that not all Real Estate Professional are Realtors®. A Realtor® is a Broker who solicited membership to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and because of his/her professional background and interest to improve himself or herself was accepted by the NAR, swearing to conduct himself or herself by a higher code of ethics. Once you have been accepted to the 'NAR", through a Local Board, in this case the San Juan Board of Realtors®, a member may choose to expand his or hers real estate levels of education, in this Case, "GRI".
Warren Rodriguez, President/Broker of Extra Realty, Inc. earned, several years ago, the "Graduate REALTOR® Institute "GRI" designation by attending a specific, intensive
series of a minimum of 90 hours of classroom instruction, covering a variety of
subjects including: contract law,
professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, and risk reduction.
In addition, he learned the fundamentals of brokerage
and other areas of real estate specialization. With this designation and through increased awareness of
current topics important to the real estate professional, such as legal issues,
these REALTORS® can
better serve prospective clients and customers.
The REALTOR®
Institute is designed to
educate practitioners about local, state and national real estate practices
that affect them, their clients and customers. The Institute is taught by leading real estate professionals
from around the country.
The GRI designation sets the individuals who have attained
it apart from other practitioners because it indicates to the public that the
individual has obtained a professional educational foundation on which to base
the services they provide and that they are a member of the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® .
Obtaining the GRI designation is a beneficial way for a REALTOR® to advance their professional
image. The extra measure of knowledge and prestige achieved by
completing this course work is a tool that will advance a career in real estate
on attracting and building new business.
The REALTOR®
Institute has been in
existence more than twenty-five years old and has graduated thousands of REALTORS® .
For more
information about the GRI designation contact your State Association.