From the GCAAR Classroom

Attention GCAAR members! GCAAR is relaunching the District of Columbia Graduate, REALTOR ® Institute (GRI) program in 2020!

What is GRI?

The GRI Designation is a National Association of REALTORS ® nationally recognized designation that is administered through state associations.

The GRI symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made a commitment to providing a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation.

Who is it for? GRI is for you! Earning the GRI designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a REALTOR ® who has gained in-depth market knowledge and increased their expertise in a broad array of subjects to enhance their professionalism and business success.

What you gain Higher earnings: The national median income of GRI designees in 2012 was $61,000, compared to the median income of non-designees of $33,500.

You will be better able to serve and protect your increasingly sophisticated clients through an understanding of new technology, laws, and procedures.

The details The D.C. GRI program is a total of 90 hours of education, divided into 3 modules of 30 hours each. You have up to five years to complete the GRI program. Designees who are interested in obtaining the D.C. broker’s license also have the option of completing the program’s Post-Graduate Module 400.

Only licensed in Maryland? No problem! GRI is a nationally recognized designation, so a Maryland licensee who completes the D.C. GRI program will still earn the designation.

The 2020 schedule is in the works. Look for the class listing on www.gcaar.com/GRI or contact education@gcaar.com.