.What is the GRI?

The Graduate REALTOR® Institute, (GRI), is a nationally recognized designation. The designation sets the standards for real estate professionalism, knowledge and productivity, by providing sound training in the critical skills of the real estate business. The GRI designation signifies a dedicated and knowledgeable professional within the industry.

The GRI designation is granted through state associations whose Institute courses of study meet the standards established by the National Association of REALTORS®. Colorado’s GRI ranks as one of the country’s top Institute programs and cutting edge in technology with the full curriculum available on-line.

Who should earn the GRI?

Agents, brokers, office managers, and new REALTORS® all benefit from the up-to-date information offered by the REALTOR® Institute of Colorado. Additionally, GRI courses offer state and nationwide networking opportunities. The program provides a strong foundation for other national and state designations.

How to get started

1. Click here to login and complete the online GRI application and submit the $75 non-refundable fee. Click here for a faxable PDF GRI application.

2. Begin taking GRI curriculum classes. Click here to search and register for a course. The course tuition varies, check with the association where you register for a course for specific pricing. Please make special note of the start times for each class as they will vary between Education Centers.

3. All course work must be completed within 4 years of the completion of the first class.

4. Upon successful completion of the curriculum a pin and certificate will be awarded along with information on using the GRI designation in advertising and on business cards. Visit the National Association of REALTORS® website http://www.realtor.org/griclear.nsf for information on using the GRI designation in advertising and on business cards.

Colorado Association of REALTORS® GRI Requirements
Effective Monday, August 2, 2010
The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute is an esteemed institution of the National Association of REALTORS®. Only 20% of all REALTORS® nationwide hold the GRI Designation. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® and CAR Education Services take great pride in offering top notch curriculum and instructors to help you attain the GRI Designation.

To receive the GRI Designation the following requirements must be met:

1. Be an active REALTOR® in good standing at your local association.

2. The GRI application must be submitted with the one-time $75 fee. (No annual dues)

3. Complete the 15 required courses within 4 years.

4. Notify CAR of any approved courses completed as a substitution for a required course.

Required Courses (15 courses, 90 hours)

G01 The Ethical and Professional Practices of REALTORS®

G02 Real Estate Technology

G03 Taxation and Investments in Real Estate
G04 Finance in Real Estate

G05 Pricing in Real Estate

G06 New Homes and Construction in Real Estate
G07 Sales Contracts

G08 Listing Contracts

G09 Brokerage Relationships and Risk in Real Estate

G10 Law I

G11 Law II

G12 Water Issues in Real Estate

G13 Environmental Issues in Real Estate

G14 Working with Buyers

G15 Working with Sellers

Eligible Courses for Substitution

Due to the National Association of REALTORS® requirements for the GRI, no other substitutions will be accepted unless listed below. In certain circumstances, CAR may review a GRI course taken in another state for substitution. Any courses submitted for substitution must be taken within the same 4 year time period in which a student is trying to achieve their GRI Designation.

CRS: Certified Residential Specialist http://www.coloradocrs.com/
CRS 201 – Listing Strategies will substitute for GRI G15 Working with Sellers
CRS 202 – Sales Strategies will substitute for GRI G14 Working with Buyers
CRS 206 – Technologies to Advance Your Business will substitute for GRI G02 Real Estate Technology.

e-Pro Certification http://www.epronar.com/
This program will substitute for GRI G02 Real Estate Technology.

Please contact cares@ColroadoREALTORS.com for more information on course substitutions.

Continuing Education Credits

All GRI courses are six (6) hours in length and offer offer six (6) hours of Continuing Education (CE) credit with the exception of G14 - Working with Buyers and G15 - Working with Sellers. Both of these courses are six (6) hours in length and offer four (4) hours of Continuing Education (CE) credit. For questions on the Colorado Real Estate Commission's rules about CE credits, please visit the following link:

http://www.dora.state.co.us/real-estate/licensing/education/broker/ContinuingEd/CEReq.htm

GRI Courses Online

Many of the GRI courses are also available through our online education partner, Van Education Center. GRI courses completed through VanEd are reported to CAR and posted on your transcript within 45 days of completion. Please visit http://www.VanEd.com to begin classes online now!

Completion of the GRI

If you believe you have completed all requirements for the GRI Designation. An email must be sent to cares@ColoradoREALTORS.com. Please include your name, NRDS identification number, certificates for any substitutions, and the address you would like your completion certificate to be sent. Completion certificates are processed and should arrive within 10-14 business days of your email.

GRI Applicants prior to August 2, 2010:

If you applied for and started your GRI courses prior to August 2, 2010, please send an email to CARES@ColoradoREALTORS.com for a review of your transcripts. CAR Staff will evaluate your transcript, you may qualify under previous requirements to achieve your Designation.

What is the MRE?

MRE is the Master of Real Estate. The MRE designation is awarded through Colorado Association of REALTORS® Education Services. The MRE program is designed to provide advanced training beyond the GRI designation. It provides critical skills of the real estate business and provides education on current real estate topics and issues. The MRE designation signifies a broker dedicated to professional development.

The MRE designation is granted through CAR Education Services (CARES).

Who should earn the MRE?

Licensees, brokers, office managers, and seasoned professionals all benefit from the up-to-date information offered by the MRE designation. Additionally, MRE courses offer statewide networking possibilities. In short, REALTORS® who want to advance their competitive edge earn the MRE. All MRE courses provide continuing education for real estate license renewal unless otherwise noted.

Master of Real Estate Program Requirements:
1. Active membership in the National Association of REALTORS®
2. Submit the MRE Candidacy Application and the $100 candidacy fee to the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, Education Division. Online MRE Designation Application
Click here for a faxable PDF MRE application
3. Successfully complete 90 classroom hours of approved courses and have either a GRI or CRS designation.
4. Courses taken through colleges, universities or other real estate schools may be submitted for MRE accreditation to the Education Division and will be considered on a on a case-by-case basis.
5. Complete the requirements within five (5) years of the date of the first MRE course taken. Candidates for the Commercial Education Certificate offered through the Denver Metro Commercial Association of REALTORS® who are also taking the MRE program will be granted MRE accreditation for completion of similar courses.

MRE Program Update – April 2009

The work group assigned this task has been working hard on changes to the program to make the MRE Designation the best designation in the country! We will be rolling out a new structure and new courses in the coming months. Keep watching for more information coming soon! The MRE program is available online and in limited classroom opportunities. Please visit www.VanEd.com for a complete list of online MRE courses. Additionally, other advanced designation course can be credited to the MRE designation. Check the list below for details!

What classes are offered for the MRE Designation?
For Online MRE courses, visit our official online provider Van Education Center http://www.vaned.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/MREGen/Tab/CE/CEState/CO

Use of the MRE Designation

Upon completion of the requirement, the candidate will receive notification from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® that they have approval to use the MRE designation. The candidate may not use the designation until that time. The designee will receive the MRE pin with the letter of completion and will receive an MRE plaque at the annual State Convention and Exhibition.

Course Substitutions and Credit Equivalency
Substitutions of previous course work may be granted on a case by case basis. A letter and course completion certificate must be presented, in addition to a detailed course outline or course objectives, when students request a course substitution. Please see specific course credit equivalency below.

The following courses will be accredited toward the MRE Designation:

Candidates for the Commercial Education Certificate offered through the Denver Metro Commercial Association of REALTORS® will be granted MRE accreditation.

All courses under the CCIM designation.

All courses offered by the REALTOR Land Institute (RLI) for the Accredited Land Consultant designation (ALC).

All courses in the curriculum for the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation.

All courses in the curriculum for the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation.

All courses in the curriculum for the Performance Management Network (PMN)

All courses in the certification program for the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS)

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