The all-new Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) is the foundation for your success. It is designed to: increase your productivity; reduce your risk; maximize your resources; provide solutions to your toughest challenges; and more.

If you’ve already started your GRI, don’t worry, the new program was designed to offer equivalency credit to continue on the path to completing this cornerstone designation.

Already an experienced REALTOR? Call NYSAR at 800.239.4432 to discuss testing out and transfer credit options.

To apply for your Graduate REALTOR Institute designation (GRI), once you’ve satisfied all the requirements, contact NYSAR directly at 800-239-4432. Please note that a $25 application fee applies.

Already a GRI? Take a refresher with the latest information for just $50 (includes CE).

Course descriptions and schedule:

GRI-1 Ethics
Capitalize on what sets REALTORS apart from real estate licensees. Satisfies NAR’s mandatory ethics training requirement and is a must for Professional Standards Committee members and local board leadership. Discover how to:

• Put the Code of Ethics to work for you.
• Maximize your REALTOR benefits.
• Enhance your professionalism and your career through community involvement.

Upcoming classes include:

• March 23 – Buffalo
• Oct 22 – White Plains

Register online or mail or fax our registration form.

GRI-2 Business
Take your business to the next level and gain market share. Provides the building blocks to:

• Create an effective business plan.
• Build support structures using assistants and teams.
• Prospect successfully and tap into niche markets.
• Develop policies to avoid risk.

Upcoming classes include:

• February 19 – West Babylon
• March 4 – Ogdensburg
• March 25 – Syracuse
• Oct 8 – Hudson

Register online or mail or fax our registration form.

GRI-3 Agency
Provide effective, legal and ethical client representation Offers in-depth coverage of:

• All forms of agency representation, associated issues and proper disclosure.
• How to avoid the risk of misrepresentation, vicarious liability and breach of fiduciary duties.

(Satisfies New York State two-hour agency coursework requirement.)

Upcoming classes include:

• February 20 – Albany
• February 25 – Utica
• Sept 15 – Woodbury
• Sept 24 – Canton
• Dec 3 – Rochester

Register online or mail or fax our registration form.

GRI-4 Legal
Reduce your risk of claims, fines and lawsuits. Gain a complete understanding of:

• Advertising that is legal and ethical.
• Contracts, forms, deposits, disclosures and record retention.
• Risk management strategies.
• Title insurance and settlement procedures.

Upcoming classes include:

• April 22 – Syracuse
• April 23 – Syracuse
• April 23 – West Babylon
• Nov 2 – Staten Island

Register online or mail or fax our registration form.

GRI-5 Buyers
Demonstrate your value to buyers from listing to closing. Satisfies NYS Fair Housing training requirement for license renewal. Learn strategies to:

• Secure more buyer clients.
• Guide buyers through the process from pre-qualifying to closing.
• Assure Fair Housing compliance.
• Keep you, your clients and customers safe.

(Satisfies New York State two-hour agency coursework requirement.)

Upcoming classes include: