 | 2009 GRI Course Descriptions |
| GRI 100 1-day | Environmental & Diversity Issues in Real Estate | The morning session addresses environmental issues which every REALTOR® must be aware, including: •Lead-based paint •Water quality •Radon •Asbestos The afternoon session is an analysis of: •Working with buyers and sellers •Advertising and promotion •Fair housing laws •Complaint procedures & penalties |
| GRI 101 2-day | Effective Buyer & Seller Representation | Just a few of the things you will learn: •To develop market share through listing •How to write a listing presentation •Communication skills for approaching sellers •Practical considerations when serving the needs of the buyer client Click on the link below to access a Financial Plan you will be using in the class. You are welcome and encouraged to complete this form with your personal budget figures prior to class or you will use the numbers provided as a general guideline. |
| GRI 102 2-day | Residential Construction | You will learn about residential construction from the inside out. After you complete this content-rich seminar, you will be able to speak with much greater authority on topics such as: •Site, structure, and style •Foundations •Carpets •Framing •Cabinets, doors, and windows •The impact of construction on value |
| GRI 103 1-day | Legal Consideration for the Real Estate Professional | This course provides all of the elective hours needed for salesperson license renewal. It also satisfies the new NAR Code of Ethics/Professional Standards requirement for all Association members. You will study: |
| GRI 104 2-day | Business Planning | After taking this course you will be able to: •List business plan components •Analyze your current business •Create a personal vision for your business •Determine objectives to achieve your vision •Create an action plan •Create a performance management plan |
| GRI 105 2-day | Investment | You will learn all aspects of buying and selling real estate investment properties including how to: •Build wealth by investing in real estate •Analyze rental property before you buy it or list it •Determine the correct value of rental property •Sell your rental property without paying tax |
| GRI 106 2-day | Today's Technology for Real Estate | Technology is playing an important role in virtually every field. Today's Technology is a practical discussion about the equipment and skills that are a must for every real estate professional. This course covers: •Internet •Antivirus This course also teaches you to get the most out of Microsoft Outlook as your primary contact manager. You will learn the best features and most efficient ways to: •Track correspondence And a great deal more! |
| GRI 107 1-day | Smart Business-Smart Money | This course explores home ownership and real estate investment options, as well as the basic principles of real estate tax laws, depreciation, capital gains, basic elements of individual income tax calculations (and will tell you how to keep more of the money you make), 1031 Exchanges and more. |
| GRI 108 1-day | Client Service: A Meeting of the Minds | This course is based on the Kolbe Concept which explains the unique instincts that determine how you do your best. It is not a personality profile and it is not an intelligence test. The only news you will get from this course is good news! •Learn how to empower your clients to make buying and selling decisions. •Activate communication and relationship skills with new technologies. •Learn how your individual instinct drives your success. •Discover how to be more productive. |
| GRI 109 1-day | Finance and the Real Estate Professional | This course explains financial calculators and how to best utilize them to meet your clients needs. You will discover some innovative financing techniques and also review various mortgage options available including: |
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