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Graduate REALTOR Institute
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Gain the competitive edge with GRI

The GRI designation, one of the most widely recognized designations available, will set you apart from your competition; giving you the tools to provide high-quality service and enhance your earnings potential.

Requirements:

The GRI is available to REALTORS who complete all nine REALTOR Institute courses (90 hours) within five years. Transfer credit may be granted for previous course work and you may test out of up to two courses.

 

SPECIAL! Register for all 9 courses and save!

NYSAR offers a 20-percent discount for those who register for all 9 GRI courses at once! Download, complete and return this form to register for all 9 courses and save.

 

Course Descriptions (Two-Day Courses):

RI401 - Effective Real Estate Practices - Skills to Put You on Top
15 hours CE

Discover new methods of marketing and how to integrate technology into your business to increase your listings, sales and profits. You’ll learn: techniques to get quality listings; tools to find and convert FSBOs and expireds into exclusive listings; how to help motivated buyers buy now; and how to work with builders more effectively to sell new construction.


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

It's a great course for experienced agents as well as new ones. Being in the business for several years this is a great re-charge! Simplifies the qualifying and keeps basic info fresh in mind. Great valuable info. I wish I had taken this years ago. I walked away with 63 great ideas.

Great material, great instructor, great class participation - relevant to my needs in our agency.

  • September 8-9, LIBOR - West Babylon - 346 Sunrise Highway, W. Babylon, NY 11704
  • September 23-24, Gtr. Rochester Assn. of REALTORS - 930 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

Cost: $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($225/$250)

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.

 

 

RI402 - Real Estate Legal Issues - Not Knowing Can Be Dangerous
15 hours CE

Limit your liability by developing a clear understanding of agency practice and policy issues, and learning to avoid misrepresentation, antitrust and fair housing violations.


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

This course will ensure that I keep my license for many years to come.

Very informative. One of the best courses I've ever taken.

  • October 15-16, Nanuet Hilton Garden Inn - 270 Route 29 West, Nanuet, NY 10954
  • October 27-28, LIBOR - Jackson Heights - REALTOR Service Center, 75-35 31st Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11370
  • November 13-14, Albany-Gtr. Capital Assn. of REALTORS - 451 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205
  • November 17-18, Gtr. Rochester Assn. of REALTORS - 930 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
  • November 17-18, Westchester Co. Bd. of REALTORS - 59 South Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601

Cost: $250 Members/$275 Non-Members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($225/$250)

 

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.

 

 

Course Descriptions (One-Day Courses):

RI403 - Financing to Increase Homeownership
7.5 hours CE

Close more transactions by learning how to effectively counsel clients on financing options and how to guide them through to closing.  HP10BII calculator provided for class use.


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

Very beneficial to all agents!

  • October 29, Albany-Gtr. Capital Assn. of REALTORS - 451 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205

Cost: $150 Members/$175 Non-Members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($125/$150)

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.

 

 

RI404 - Serving Real Estate Investors
7.5 hours CE

Expand your client base by gaining an understanding of investment terms, concepts and calculations.  Use this knowledge to guide your clients through the real estate investment process. HP10BII calculator provided for class use.


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

Provided easy to read and refer to information.

  • October 30, Albany-Gtr. Capital Assn. of REALTORS - 451 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205

Cost: $150 Members/$175 Non-Members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($125/$150)

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.

 

 

RI405 - Construction & Environmental Issues - Helping Your Clients Achieve Their Goals
7.5 hours CE

Learn how structural, mechanical and energy options, as well as land use and zoning considerations can impact desirability and salability.  New construction, home inspection and warranties are covered and special attention is focused on environmental issues such as radon and mold.


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

Timely information for today’s real estate market.

Very good - should be mandatory to all licensed real estate professionals.

  • October 2, Ithaca Hilton Garden Inn - 130 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • October 16, Dutchess Co. Assn. of REALTORS - 301 Manchester Rd., Suite 201, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
  • October 16, LIBOR - West Babylon - 346 Sunrise Highway, W. Babylon, NY 11704
  • October 20, LIBOR - Woodbury - 100 Crossways Park Drive West, Suite 106, Woodbury, NY 11704

Cost: $150 Members/$175 Non-Members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($125/$150)

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.

 

 

RI406 - Price it Right - Close More Deals
7.5 hours CE

Expand your knowledge of basic appraisal principles, USPAP Standards, approaches to valuation and economic factors that affect housing prices.  You’ll learn to analyze data to develop and present a CMA.


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

Learned things that were helpful. It will help with CMAs.

An excellent overview for REALTORS as well as a review for appraisers.

  • September 10, Canton Best Western University - 90 East Main Street, Canton, NY 13617
  • September 22, Putnam Co. Assn. of REALTORS - 155 E. Main Street, Suite 302, Brewster, NY 10509
  • October 3, Ithaca Hilton Garden Inn - 130 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • October 17, LIBOR - West Babylon - 346 Sunrise Highway, W. Babylon, NY 11704
  • October 21, LIBOR - Woodbury - 100 Crossways Park Drive West, Suite 106, Woodbury, NY 11704

Cost: $150 Members/$175 Non-Members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($125/$150)

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.

 

 

RI407 - Building Your Real Estate Practice
7.5 hours CE

Increase your productivity and reduce risk with tips from the nation’s top producers.  Topics include business plans, tax considerations and managing priorities. 


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

Good course for beginner or pro.

Very interesting. It will help me use my time more efficiently.

  • September 25, Gtr. Rochester Assn. of REALTORS - 930 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
  • September 25, LIBOR - Woodbury - 100 Crossways Park Drive West, Suite 106, Woodbury, NY 11704
  • October 21, Manhattan Assn. of REALTORS - 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 4711, New York, NY 10118
  • November 13, LIBOR - West Babylon - 346 Sunrise Highway, W. Babylon, NY 11704
  • November 17, Putnam Co. Assn. of REALTORS - 155 E. Main Street, Suite 302, Brewster, NY 10509

Cost: $150 Members/$175 Non-Members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($125/$150)

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.

 

 

RI408 - Real Estate Service Strategies in the Information Age
7.5 hours CE

Learn to guide clients through their transaction by remotely accessing data, using mobile presentations, interpreting information and matching client needs with inventory.


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

Very informative and fun. Useful for our everyday business.

Made the course simple enough for me and others to understand. I learned a lot to enhance my business.

  • October 15, Buffalo Niagara Assn. of REALTORS - 100 Sylvan Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228
  • October 16, Gtr. Rochester Assn. of REALTORS - 930 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
  • October 17, Gtr. Syracuse Assn. of REALTORS - 1020 7th North Street, Suite 140, Liverpool, NY 13088

Cost: $150 Members/$175 Non-Members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($125/$150)

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.


 

RI409 - Equal and Ethical Service for Today's Consumer
15 hours CE

As our demographics rapidly change, get the skills you need to treat all clients equally and ethically while, at the same time, understanding and respecting their cultural differences. This course fulfills the Code of Ethics training requirement for REALTOR members.


What REALTORS are saying about this course:

The best decision I've made so far this year about the future of my company (attending this class).

Interesting - I learned many things that will enable me to elevate the level of service in my business.

  • September 22-23, LIBOR - Jackson Heights - REALTOR Service Center, 75-35 31st Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11370
  • September 25-26, Gtr. Binghamton Assn. of REALTORS - 317 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
  • October 2-3, Gtr. Rochester Assn. of REALTORS - 930 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
  • October 14-15, Westchester Co. Bd. of REALTORS - 59 South Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
  • October 29-30, LIBOR - Woodbury - 100 Crossways Park Drive West, Suite 106, Woodbury, NY 11704

Cost: $250 Members/$275 Non-members
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days prior ($225/$250)

To register via mail or fax, click here for a registration form in PDF format

Register online by clicking here.

Call 800/239-4432 or e-mail educate@nysar.com for more information.