Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
Elevate your definition of success.
The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation helps you stand out in the crowd as a REALTOR® who is well-versed in all fundamentals of real estate. This highly coveted designation shows your commitment to excellence, professionalism and exceptional customer service.
To earn the GRI in Wisconsin, you must complete a combined total of 60 hours of On Demand and live/virtual training:
- 30 online hours are fulfilled by mini courses.
- 30 live/virtual hours are fulfilled by WRA live/virtual course offerings.
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Training Details
GRI curriculum is the most comprehensive real estate training available, providing a broader scope and depth of training. Each state establishes its own curriculum based on NAR requirements, providing students with the most relevant content available.
1) On Demand core courses
On Demand education provides instructional videos and supplemental reading materials in one hour topics that you can access anytime at your own pace and schedule.
- Course credit: The On Demand coursework counts as 30 hours toward the GRI designation.
- Time frame: Students have six months from the date of purchase to complete the On Demand coursework.
- Course fee: $15 per course; one hour topics.
- Note: Completing the On Demand portion is not required prior to taking the live portion.
2) WRA live/virtual elective courses
A combination of WRA live/virtual courses are required to fulfill 30 hours toward the elective course requirements. Only WRA live or virtual classroom courses qualify for GRI credits.
- Course credit: The live/virtual zoom coursework counts as 30 hours toward the GRI designation and must be taken through the WRA.
- Course fee: $125 – $250 per course.
- Note: Completing the On Demand portion is not required prior to taking the live portion.
Qualifying elective courses (must total 30 hours) 1-day course = 6 hours, 2-day course = 12 hours
- ABR designation core course (12 hours)
- ABR electives: Real Estate Investing (6 hours), Marketing Strategy (6 hours)
- AHWD: At Home With Diversity (6 hours)
- CRB: Performance Leadership — Coach, Manage and Mentor (6 hours)
- CRS: Converting Leads into Closings (6 hours)
- SRES designation core course (12 hours)
- GREEN: Green designation — two-day course (12 hours)
- MRP: Military Relocation Professional (6 hours)
- RENE: Real Estate Negotiation Expert (12 hours) as of 2022
- PSA: Mastering the CMA (6 hours)
- RSPS: Resort & Second Home Property Specialist (6 hours)
The list above is a partial list of qualifying courses and must be taken in person live or virtually with the WRA to qualify for GRI credit. To confirm additional course credits, contact the WRA professional development department at 800-279-1972.
3) Membership standing
Membership must be in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS®.
Course topics
Market knowledge
- Property types and value
- Financing options and homebuying programs
- Inspections and appraisal valuations
- Diversity and fair housing
Business skills
- Buyer services
- Seller services
- Creating a brand/niche market
- Negotiations
- Safety
- Systems and tools
Risk management
- Avoiding setbacks, fines and lawsuits
- Environmental issues
- Agency relationships
- Advertising