Professional Development

Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI)

Realtors® who earn the Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation report increased earnings, improved customer service, and the ability to attract more clients. Well versed in all-things real estate, GRI grads wield a competitive edge with their deep knowledge of:

  • Sales Process
  • Marketing
  • Business Skills
  • Legal & Regulatory Issues
  • Risk Management
  • Technology
  • Professional Standards

Join the thousands of Realtors® in Minnesota who transformed their careers by earning this elite designation. GRI training is offered exclusively by Minnesota Realtors®.

GRI Scholarships Program!

If you have been a member of Minnesota Realtor® for 2-10 years, you are eligible to apply for one of 12 GRI Scholarships. Awarded annually, each scholarship provides partial tuition reimbursement and other related costs for qualified candidates. 

The application process for this year is currently closed. Applications for 2025-2026 GRI scholarships will open in June of 2025.

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General information on the GRI Designation is available from the National Association of REALTORS®.

Earn 2X More With a Designation

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Are you ready to become a GRI and elevate your business? Get started today.

For additional information, contact Amy Vannurden.

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2024 GRI Scholarship Recipients

Danielle Burton-Haselrig

Realty Group
St. Paul Area Association of Realtors®

Darisha Hill

RE/MAX Results
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors®

Douglas Kman

Coldwell Banker Realty
Lake Superior Area Realtors®

Peter Sullivan

Greenberg Realty
Grand Forks Area Association of Realtors®

Jennifer Edminson

eXp Realty
St. Paul Area Association of Realtors®

Alia Issa

RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors®

Sam Leverson

Edina Realty
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors®

Yua Thor

Home Guide Realty
St. Paul Area Association of Realtors®

Andres Gonzalez

Heirloom Realty, LLC
Lake Superior Area Realtors®

Shawna Joyce

RE/MAX Results
St. Paul Area Association of Realtors®

Meghan Rudnitski

Century 21 Moline Realty
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors®

Becky Zincke

Counselor Realty of Rochester
Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors®