The "Graduate, REALTOR Institute" (GRI) signifies mastery of an intense training program via classroom instruction. The GRI is a nationally recognized professional designation. The curriculum and standards for GRI are governed by the National Assocation of REALTORS, the nation's largest Trade Association with a membership of over 800,000. On a national level only 10% of the REALTORS hold this prestigious designation.
The REALTOR Institute is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Real Estate Educational Foundation and the North Carolina Association of REALTORS. It was the first of its kind in the United States and has served as a model for numerous other states.
"The REALTOR Institute is the first level of formalized advanced education beyond licensing and provides REALTORS and others associated with the real estate industry an opportunity to study the latest methods and proven practices for success in their business," noted William C. Bass, President of the Foundation. Graduation from the program requires completion of ninety hours of course work and twelve examinations on various aspects of the courses taken.
Frances graduated from this program in 1988 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The designation as GRI is just one of many education programs that Frances has completed to insure she provides you with the best service possible.
