REALTORS® who hold the GRI designation...

I was reading an interesting article today on Realtors who hold the GRI designation. This article can be found on the National Association of Realtors website. I find this interesting because I am in the process of earning my GRI designation and wanted to provide valuable information to the public. Not all Realtors are on the same level, this article discusses the reasons why the GRI is important for today's business world. It shows the reader that the GRI designation takes many hours and a lot of money to achieve. Realtors with the GRI also keep up with changing trends and issues in the real estate industry, as well as technology, local and national markets, and ideas. So please read on to learn what it takes to become a GRI. "Have dedicated their time and money on real estate education to bring you quality service. Graduate REALTOR® Institute designees have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The GRI curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. A REALTOR® who possesses the GRI designation has not only completed a course of study required by the program, but also subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Have taken at least 90 hours of specialized real estate related courses. Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) is the designation awarded by state associations to members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who successfully complete a predetermined course of study. Are up to date on the latest real estate trends and issues. Any person awarded the GRI designation must be a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and must maintain that membership to retain the designation. The GRI Designation was established by the Education Committee of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and approved by the NAR Board of Directors on February 12, 1974. It was amended and approved by the Education Committee in January, 1992." If you are interested in learning more about the GRI designation please visit the National Association of Realtors website. You can also find this article on my website at www.LiveInBendOregon.com Keep an eye out for future blogs on why it's important to work with updated Realtors.