Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
Earning your GRI designation is a way to stand out to prospective homebuyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth knowledge on technical subjects as well as the fundamentals of real estate.
It is recognized and respected nationally as a significant accomplishment and a clear indication of one’s dedication to excellence.
KANSAS GRI PROGRAM SUMMARY
All licensed REALTORS® are eligible.
The program is approved by the National Association of REALTORS®.
The program consists of 80 credits.
Some courses are online, and others are in live classrooms.
EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
GRI designees increase their expertise and value, provide a higher level of service, and generate more business by building new skills in a wide range of subject areas.
During the program you will learn how to:
- Design a powerful business plan for increased productivity and higher-quality service
- Negotiate more effectively on behalf of buyers and sellers
- Avoid legal pitfalls through an understanding of contract law
- Utilize systems to meet the full range of buyer and seller needs
- Provide more value to real estate investment clients
- Structure business practices based on tax opportunities and obligations
- Explain basic tax implications of home ownership (but not give tax advice)
- Speak more knowledgeable about structural features and routine issues found in homes
- Improve communication and relationships with clients and other real estate professionals
- Employ current technology to serve today’s consumers
- Conduct day-to-day business with an increased understanding of legal and ethical considerations
HOW TO EARN THE KANSAS GRI DESIGNATION
1. Complete the GRI Application Form
2. Pay the $25 Initiation Fee
3. Purchase and complete the required courses (GRI 101 – 114)
FINAL STEPS
4. When you complete the courses, submit the Kansas Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Program – Course Tracking Form (sent with your program registration receipt and also available here)
5. KAR will invoice you for the $50 Program Completion Fee (due when all course requirements have been met)
You will receive a certificate, a GRI pin, press release, and you will then be allowed to display “GRI” after your name in all business communications and advertising.
COURSES AND INSTRUCTORS
Click here for a full list of courses and instructors.
All courses in the GRI Program are approved by the National Association of REALTORS® and are taught by subject matter experts who empower REALTORS® with knowledge and skills that directly benefit buyer and seller clients while also helping REALTORS® achieve their business goals.
Many of the courses in the GRI Program offer continuing education credit and/or CRS credit.
The Kansas GRI program consists of 80 hours of coursework, both online and in a live classroom.
REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION
- All licensed REALTORS® are eligible to earn the designation.
- There is no requirement for years of experience, income, or number of transactions.
- There is a Program Initiation Fee of $25 and a Program Completion Fee (due when all requirements have been met) of $50.
- There are no annual fees to maintain the designation.
- Graduates of the GRI Program will receive a certificate, a GRI pin, and a press release.
Click here to apply for the GRI program.
For questions about the program, contact Rod McIntyre or Jackie Hovey at (800) 366-0069
