| Graduate REALTOR® Institute |
"GRI" is the symbol of the Graduate REALTOR® Institute professional designation series. This symbol is recognized nationwide, and is authorized by the National Association of REALTORS®. It shows your clients and peers that you are a professional, and have a solid grasp of real estate fundamentals. The GRI series is the foundation for NAR and the California Association of REALTORS® real estate advancement programs. Highly skilled State Faculty Members teach each course in a live lecture format. Generally, a different instructor is employed each day of the course exposing attendees to a variety of professionals dedicated to upgrading your profession through education. GRI consists of 14 courses. Courses may be taken and completed in any order. Because GRI is a national program, reciprocity may be granted from another state for one or more segments of the GRI taken there. |
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| The GRI Program |
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Mandated Courses #100 and #101 as well as courses #102 and #104 are taught on the same day The CEU categories are: A=Agency, E=Ethics, TF=Trust Funds, FH=Fair Housing, RM=Risk Management. All other courses are CP=Consumer Protection except #106 which is CS=Consumer Service and #108 which is RM=Risk Management. |
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| Eligibility to Participate in the GRI Program |
| Any licensee or non-licensee student who is working toward their license is eligible to participate in the GRI program; however, because this is a National Association of REALTORS® educational designation, only REALTORS® and REALTOR ASSOCIATES® may use the GRI designation. Non NAR members who wish to take GRI courses for continuing education credit can do so, but may not use the designation, or receive college equivalency credit, and may not use the designation unless they join the local, state, and national associations. |
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| Registration Guidelines |
- Pre-registration is required.
- Classes do fill; therefore, it is advisable to register early to ensure a position in class.
- Students may take the GRI Program at any location PRI offers courses.
- Walk-ins are not permitted.
- For current course locations, please visit www.edesignations.com/locations
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| Class Orientation |
- Classes are 100% live lecture.
- Each GRI course is a stand-alone course
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| Class Size |
- Maximum class size is 45 students.
- Class size is limited according to space available at each course facility in accordance with requirements as determined by the host location.
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| Wait Listed Students/Closed Classes |
- Once a class reaches capacity, the class will be "closed" and students may be placed on a Wait List pending cancellations.
- As cancellations occur, students will be called from the wait list in chronological order to fill the open position.
- Students placed on a wait list are asked NOT to call for their status on the wait list; they will be notified if space becomes available for them to attend.
- Walk-ins for "closed" locations are not permitted. Students may not show up for a class unless they have been notified of an available space by PRI, registered for the class and received written confirmation of their registration.
- Students registered from a "last minute" cancellation may not appear on the class roster and must bring their written confirmation to be admitted into class.
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| Cancellation Policy |
- Notification of cancellation must occur a minimum of 48 hours prior to the start of the class to receive a refund or transfer of payment.
- The student must contact Professional Realty Institute to make any cancellations at 888.785.4800 or 626.229.9900.
- A "no-show, no-call" will result in a forfeit of payment for the course.
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| Transfer Policy |
- Any student enrolled in the GRI program may transfer between any of the California locations where Professional Realty Institute offers GRI courses.
- A list of locations and course schedules can be found at www.edesignations.com or contact the Professional Realty Institute office for information.
- Students must contact Professional Realty Institute to make any schedule changes at 888.785.4800 or 626.229.9900.
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| Refund Policy |
- The student is eligible for a refund if they meet the requirements stated in the cancellation policy.
- A refund check or credit card refund will be issued within 15-20 working days.
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| Attendance Guidelines |
- To receive Continuing Education credit, students must be physically present during at least 90 percent of the class time.
- Students arriving later than the allowed DRE absence time: 40 minutes for an 8 hour course, and 15 minutes for a 3 hour course, will not be permitted to take the course.
- PRI will give an opportunity to make up the course at another time or location if the DRE allotted time is not met.
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| Proof of Identification |
- Students must bring some type of identification with picture and signature to each course to be shown to the Faculty Member or course monitor.
- Examples of an acceptable photo identification would be:
- Driver License
- DMV Identification Card
- Passport
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| Class Procedures |
- Student must sign in on the class roster provided upon arrival
to the class.
- Faculty Member will record all other time for the student throughout the course of the day.
- To receive Continuing Education credit, students must be physically present during at least 90 percent of the class time. (See
Attendance Guidelines)
- Proper Identification must be shown to the Faculty Member or course monitor. (See Proof of Identification)
- A written examination is required at the end of each course.
- Only students who have met attendance requirements may proceed with exam.
- All course examinations are either True/False and/or Multiple Choice questions and consist of 25 or 35 questions.
- Students must successfully complete courses with a passing grade of 70 percent or better on each course exam.
- Students must use the Scantron answer form provided to record answers to the examination.
- DO NOT PUT YOUR ANSWERS ON THE EXAMINATION ITSELF.
- A # 2 pencil is provided to fill in the Scantron answer form.
- Upon completion of the exam, the examination form, Scantron answer form, faculty evaluation form, and pencil are turned in to the Faculty Member.
- The student may NOT keep the examination.
- The Faculty Member will send the course materials to Professional
Realty Institute for grading.
- Once it is determined that the course is successfully passed, Continuing Education Certificates will be mailed to students within 15 days.
- If the Exam is not successfully passed, the student will be notified within 15 days.
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| Re-taking Exam |
- The GRI program offers a one-time re-exam option for the GRI/CE exam if the student does not receive a passing grade.
- The GRI/CE re-exam must be successfully completed within one year from the date of registration for the course.
- A student may not retake the College Equivalency exam since this test is a "final exam," similar to a college level final exam.
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| Credit Received from GRI Program |
There are three types of credit that can be received from the GRI program:
- GRI Designation credit
- Continuing Education credit
- College Equivalency credit (for C.A.R. members only)
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| GRI Designation Credit |
Students must successfully complete all fourteen courses and a written examination at the end of each course to receive the GRI designation.
- Students must receive a passing grade of 70% or better on each written examination.
- The GRI program must be completed within 5 years from the date of the first course taken.
- Time limit is subject to change.
- Only REALTORS® and REALTOR® ASSOCIATES may use the GRI designation.
- Designee must be a member of a local Association of REALTORS®, as well as C.A.R. and NAR.
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| Continuing Education Credit |
Students can receive 92 hours of continuing education credit by successfully completing the entire GRI program and fulfilling the California Department of Real Estate requirements.
- The 92 hours of continuing education include:
- 64 hours of Consumer Protection Credit
- 8 hours of Consumer Service Credit
- 8 hours of DRE mandated Risk Management Credit
- 3 hours of DRE mandated "Agency" Credit
- 3 hours of DRE mandated "Ethics" Credit
- 3 hours of DRE mandated "Trust Fund" Credit
- 3 hours of DRE mandated "Fair Housing" Credit
- To receive Continuing Education credit a student must be physically present during at least 90 percent of the class time and successfully pass an examination. (See Attendance Guidelines)
- Students must receive a passing grade of 70 percent or better on each written examination.
- The GRI program was submitted to the California Department of Real Estate with an examination requirement for all courses.
- Effective July 1, 2003, final examinations are required on the mandated courses in order to receive continuing education credit.
- If the student elected to take the Mandated Courses prior to July 1, 2003, for CE credit only, the courses will not qualify toward the GRI designation.
- Continuing Education Certificate will be mailed to the student within 15 days after the successful completion of the course, which includes both 90% attendance and passing the exam(s) with a grade of 70% or better.
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| College Equivalent Credit |
Members of C.A.R. can apply to take a final examination for each of the two college level courses after completion of all of the GRI courses.
- Completion of the GRI program and taking an additional 200 question examination will provide students with the equivalent of six units of college credit for the two college level courses.
- Students can receive the equivalent of three units of Legal Aspects of Real Estate and three units of Real Estate Practice.
- Students must notify Professional Realty Institute of the decision to obtain College Equivalency credit.
- Student must complete the two, 100-question exams within one year of GRI series completion.
- The examination is 200 multiple-choice questions. 100 questions cover Real Estate Practice and 100 questions cover Legal Aspects of Real Estate.
- Both segments must be taken at student’s local association. Both segments must be completed within 180 minutes.
- Students must successfully complete each exam with a passing grade of 70 percent or better to receive college equivalency credit.
- Students may not re-take the College Equivalency exam since this test is a “final exam,” similar to a college level final exam.
- Students who successfully complete both exams will receive a Statutory Certificate indicating successful completion of two College Equivalency courses.
- College Equivalency credit provided may be used to lift the 18-month condition placed on the conditional salesperson license.
- Students accumulating college courses to fulfill the requirements for their broker’s license may use the two College Equivalent courses.
- Attendance and credit guidelines for C.A.R. courses approved for college equivalent credit follow the policies for DRE-approved continuing education credit.
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| GRI Certificate and Lapel Pin |
- REALTORS® and REALTOR ASSOCIATES® who complete all 14 courses and successfully pass the appropriate exams and course requirements will receive a GRI Certificate and lapel pin within 60 days of completing the program.
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| Proper use of the GRI Designation |
According to the National Association of REALTORS® policy statement:
- The GRI designation should immediately follow your name separated by a comma.
- Examples: Name, GRI or Name, Graduate REALTOR® Institute
- Since you have earned it, you are strongly encouraged to use the GRI designation anytime your name is printed, and especially when you are being recognized for achievements.
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| Notice to Students |
| Courses presented and course materials distributed are intended to assist REALTORS® by providing current and accurate interpretation concerning the subject matter covered. However, no assurance is given that such information is comprehensive in its coverage of such subject matter or that it is suitable in dealing with a client’s particular problem or related circumstance. Accordingly, information published or provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent research to original sources of authority. No accounting, legal or other professional advice is rendered nor is any responsibility assumed for updating or revising any courses or course materials presented, distributed or sponsored. |
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