More than 120 Minnesota real estate professionals earned their Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation in 2020. That number reflects a 35% increase over 2019. Offered by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), the curriculum is designed to help agents become more competitive by increasing their professionalism and expertise. In Minnesota, GRI training is administered exclusively through Minnesota Realtors®.
“Of the 24 residential real estate designations offered by NAR, the GRI is the most comprehensive, providing a broader scope and depth of training,” said Laurie Ganz, director of Professional Development at Minnesota Realtors®. “Using materials that go beyond real estate licensing courses, GRI instructors help agents gain confidence and work more successfully with buyers and sellers alike. That’s why more Realtors® are entering the program each year.”
GRI training in Minnesota includes state-specific material with key national topics. During 60 classroom hours Realtors® explore legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, marketing, business skills, the sales process, and risk management. To date, 2,055 Realtors® in Minnesota have earned the designation. Graduates report increased earnings, improved customer service, and ability to attract more clients. For more information on the GRI please visit https://www.mnrealtor.com/gri
About Minnesota Realtors®
Minnesota Realtors® (MNR) is the membership organization supporting all 21,000 Realtors® in the state of Minnesota. MNR is dedicated to helping Realtors® succeed in providing comprehensive and informed guidance to their customers seeking to buy or sell a home. MNR provides Realtors® with a code of ethics, continuing education, real estate transaction forms, legal services and dispute resolution, as well as lobbying and advocating for homeownership rights and the real estate industry. MNR works in partnership with the National Association of Realtors, as well as more than 15 affiliate regional associations within Minnesota. MNR is a non-profit organization founded in 1919, with headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and a branch office in St. Paul, Minnesota. Find us at www.mnrealtor.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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