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NAR'S GRADUATE REALTOR INSTITUTE - the designation

By Jill Sackler

Real Estate Agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 NRDS ID#641625055

March 21, 2012 07:24 AM

NAR'S GRADUATE REALTOR INSTITUTE - the designation

This week, I completed my first of the nine classes necessary for NAR's GRI designation. We're given up to five years to fulfill the requirements and it's one of the few designations that has no annual fee. The first class consisted of two full days (8:30 - 5:30) and a small multiple choice test at the end. The days were long but the content was interesting.

As a real estate agent, I'm used to flexibility as part of my workday and it's been a while since I've had to sit for that many hours straight. No problem. I always enjoyed attending school before and I'm sure I can get used to it once again.

Actually, in an attempt to elevate our jobs to a profession, I'm a fan of making additional education a requirement. In the future, I hope real estate will garner more respect.

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Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Jill, good for you...I'd love to continue my Ed, however in the next 2 years we will have 3 kids in college...thats a big investment! and then I have a mix of interests....design, marketing or Real Estate? Oh, I can and do all!

Mar 21, 2012 11:53 AM

Jill Sackler

Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY

LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I know exactly what you mean. We'll have 2 in college. My oldest already finished. NAR actually gives out scholarships not necessarily based on income.

Mar 21, 2012 12:07 PM

Pam Miller

Realty Associates - Conroe, TX

Broker Associate - Water Crest on Lake Conroe

Jill - Congratulations! The GRI designation is one that is highly respected by the real estate community,

Mar 21, 2012 12:10 PM

It certainly sounds like a good one to earn, Pam. I'm excited about it.

Mar 21, 2012 12:14 PM

Cindy Westfall

Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR

ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Jill, Congrats! I actually learned quite a bit while earning the GRI designation. I'm with you, I think furthering our education is always a good thing!

Mar 21, 2012 12:56 PM

Maria Gilda Racelis

Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT

Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Hi Jill: It is the first leg of the three but it is well worth it. Give yourself a pat on the back. Congrats.

Mar 21, 2012 09:09 PM

Cindy, I know you have yours and I think it's great. Education standards are not only good for ourselves but a first step in having the industry recognized as something more than what you get into if you want to make a quick buck. Because as everyone who's lasted through the depression recession knows, it's anything but quick and sometimes, it's not even a buck.

Maria - Help me out here. There are two more legs?

Mar 21, 2012 10:34 PM

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

In Minnesota, Realtors are required to get 15 hours of education a year. I think that that makes most of them better.....

Mar 22, 2012 04:32 AM

Ron, In New York, it's 22 1/2 hours of CE every 2 years. It acts as a refresher for things we already know and keeps us abreast of all new developments. Designations are optional but a few key ones can be helpful in the industry.

Mar 22, 2012 05:38 AM

Andrew Capelli

Troy, MI

Jill: Good for you! It shows personal, as well as professional, dedication to seek out educational opportunities. Good luck with the classes- With increased respect should come increased success!

Mar 23, 2012 05:39 AM

Hi Andew - Thanks for stopping by. I'm counting on it.

Mar 23, 2012 05:59 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Jill,

Congrats, I love continuing education and any that allow me to better serve my Clients.

Mar 26, 2012 01:12 AM

Mike Carlier

Lakeville, MN

More opinions than you want to hear about.

Jill, you picked a good way to broaden your knowledge and skills. One attribute of the GRI is that it is one of the few designations that does not require you to annually send money to NAR for the right to continue having it.

Mar 26, 2012 01:44 AM

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