Professional Development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Why Get a GRI Designation in Real Estate?

By: Denise Ricciotti, RASM Professional Development Manager

Are you a real estate agent who wants to earn more money, advance in your career, and stand out from the competition? The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation is the perfect place to start, as you’ll master the knowledge you need to succeed in today’s market. New technology, laws, procedures, and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. GRI Designation is a great way to expand your real estate expertise, win over clients, and boost your selfconfidence.

According to NAR, Realtors® who earn the GRI designation make $30,000 per year more on average than those without a GRI designation. Here’s a quick overview of the GRI 100 Series offered at RASM South in August:

GRI 100 SERIES: STANDARDS OF PRACTICE ƒ August 1 & 2 - GRI 101: Realtors®: Professionalism and the Law ƒ August 15 & 16 - GRI 102: Starting Your Business ƒ August 29 & 30 - GRI 103: Maximize Your

Profitability

The entire GRI 100 Series (101, 102 and 103) taken consecutively) offers 15 credit hours per module and will satisfy the sales agent’s 45-hour DBPR requirement for post-licensing credit. Find out more at myrasm. com/education/training-requirements/gri/.

REALTORS® NEWLY DESIGNATED & CERTIFIED

Accredited Buyer’s Representative® (ABR®)

ƒ Dianne R Altieri, Keller Williams Classic Group ƒ Kristin Barbara Bruce, EXP Realty LLC ƒ Frank Frederick, Coldwell Banker Realty ƒ Carolina Hernandez-Ron, Bright Realty ƒ Elizabeth Pratt, Fine Properties ƒ Joselyne A. Suazo, Preferred Shore ƒ Jeanine Wood, Allison James Estates & Homes

At Home With Diversity® (AHWD)

ƒ Faith Elizabeth Michael, Berkshire Hathaway

HomeServices Florida Realty

ƒ Roger Reed, Nexthome Casa Bella Elite

C2EX

ƒ Rebecca L. Brewer, Medway Realty ƒ Gregory John Burney, Gregory Burney License

R.E. Broker

ƒ Darlene D. Phillips, Wagner Realty ƒ Helen F. Wiegman, Helen Wiegman, Broker ƒ Cassandra Gene Yeager, Barrett Realty, Inc.

CWS

ƒ Dianne R. Altieri, Keller Williams Classic Group ƒ Jessica Bow, RE/MAX Platinum Realty ƒ Amanda Bray, EXP Realty LLC ƒ Robert Leroy Burks, Compass Florida, LLC. ƒ Cassidy Calman, Fathom Realty, LLC ƒ Jordan D. Chancey, RE/MAX Alliance Group ƒ Jacqueline de Manio Eberley, Coldwell Banker

Realty

ƒ Colleen M. Finnegan, RE/MAX Alliance Group ƒ Diane Fogo Harter, Michael Saunders & Company ƒ Lisa Garcia, Preferred Shore ƒ Kristen Marie Haines, Coldwell Banker Realty ƒ Heidi Johnson, Realty By Design LLC ƒ Richard Johnson, Realty By Design LLC ƒ Pamela German Modisett, Michael Saunders & Co. ƒ Ashley Nicole Nevadomski, William Raveis Real

Estate

ƒ Pamela S. Pileggi, RE/MAX Platinum Realty ƒ Linda Ren, Coldwell Banker Realty ƒ Rebecca Samler, Wagner Realty ƒ Fred Sassen, Michael Saunders & Company ƒ Eugene Smith, Weichert Realtors® Hallmark

Properties

ƒ Christa Lynn Spalding, Coldwell Banker Realty ƒ David L. Stasney, Coldwell Banker Realty ƒ Julianna Kovacs Tremblay, Keller Williams Realty

Select

ƒ Alexander Walker, Coldwell Banker Realty ƒ Marian Walsh, Medway Realty ƒ Lorna Michelle Yankee, Fathom Realty FL, LLC ƒ Frank Zeckel, Coldwell Banker Realty

Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

ƒ Deanna Leigh Bosschaert-Gruhl, Fine Properties ƒ Anna Reyes, Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. ƒ Joseph M. Suarez, Berkshire Hathaway

HomeService Military Relocation Professional (MRP)

ƒ Jessica N. Bellin, Town & Country Properties of FL

Resort & Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS)

ƒ Christina Michelle McNaught, Vacasa Florida, LLC ƒ Karianne Rose, Preferred Shore ƒ Patricia A. Tan, Coldwell Banker Realty

Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource® (SFR®)

ƒ Glenda Allene Lucero, Coldwell Banker Realty • myRASM.com | 33