Graduate, REALTOR® Institute Designation (GRI®)
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI®) is the premier, comprehensive real estate designation. GRI® is a lifetime designation with no renewal fees. The GRI curriculum includes coursework in technology, finance, client systems, and ethics.
All Core, Ethics, and e-PRO® courses you have taken through Illinois REALTORS® Licensing & Training Center within the past five years may be applied toward earning the GRI® designation.
Most GRI® courses provide CE credit and some courses also provide credit toward the CRS and e-PRO® designations.
See all GRI courses
Testimonials
“REALTORS® that have a high production level often have one thing in common – they have a GRI designation. Obtaining my GRI designation not only allowed me to fulfill my bi-annual CE credits for my broker’s license at the same time, but it also put me in a mindset of working better within my business. I enjoyed the online format and being able to schedule the study time when it worked best for my schedule.” – Ron Fields, Broker, e-Pro, GRI
“The GRI accreditation has prepared me in many ways. Mainly, sharpening my skill in advocating for the buying and selling clients I represent.” – Ryan Elwell, GRI
GRI® minimum requirements
- All courses except e-Pro® must be purchased from Illinois REALTORS® Licensing & Training Center.
- All courses must be completed within a five-year period. See the GRI Checklist.
- A total of 60 hours of credits must be earned, including minimum credit hours in the six areas detailed below.
When all coursework is complete, submit the GRI® Request form to request the designation.
GRI® courses
I. GRI® prerequisites = 30 hours
- 30 hours Broker Post-License OR
- 30 hours Managing Broker Pre-License Topics OR
- Proficiency Exam or Equivalency Application
II. GRI® mandatory courses = 12 hours
- Contract Law for Real Estate Professionals (RB 733 | 4 Elective CE credits | course #564003302)
- Mastering Real Estate Negotiations – (GRI 004 | No CE credit| course # 201950004)
- Any Illinois REALTORS® Core CE course (4 Core CE credits)
III. Ethics courses = 3 hours
- Any 3-hour Illinois REALTORS® Ethics CE course
IV. Client systems courses = 6 hours
- Successful Buyer Client Systems (RD 909 | 4 hour Elective CE credit | course # 564003301)
- Successful Seller Client Systems (GRI 001 | No CE credit | course # 201950001)
- Meeting the Needs of Buyers and Sellers (GRI 002 – No CE credit | course # 201950002)
V. Finance courses = 3 hours
- Property Taxes in Illinois (FI 1103 – 3 hours Elective CE | course #564003267)
- Real Estate Investment Made Clear (GRI 003 No CE credit | course # 201950003)
VI. Technology courses = 6 hours
- E-Pro® Designation course (6 hours) (3 hour Elective Credit | course # 564003169)
Requesting the GRI® Designation
When you have completed the coursework, submit the GRI® Request form to request the designation.
