Educated Realtors
Posted by Rebecca
This week I’m attending a continuing education real estate school called GRI (Graduate Realtor® Institute). Attending continuing education classes each year is required of all Realtors® in order to maintain their Georgia Real Estate licenses. There are many classes to choose from throughout the year, but this particular school earns the agent the GRI designation (after 1 week-long class every year for 3 years, each followed by a passed exam). The GRI designation will accompany the Realtor’s® name on his or her business cards and all advertisements.
What Does This Mean for You as a Buyer or Seller?
First of all, for the education requirements to apply, your real estate agent must be a Realtor®. Check out this page on Realtor.com for a more in-depth explanation of what a Realtor® is.
Sure, the designation next to an agent’s name makes her feel cool, but what does it do for you? It assures you that your Realtor® has learned about the Code of Ethics, Fair Housing Laws, Environmental Issues that affect real estate, and that she knows the ins and outs of the contracts you will be signing your name to.
For the rest of this week, I will be posting things that I have learned in class that apply to you. If you’re interested in becoming an educated buyer or seller, read on.