The GRI designation after your name shows that you mean business.

The GRI is the nation’s #1 residential real estate designation. It signifies your dedication, knowledge and professional achievement.

The GRI is granted by state associations whose courses of study meet standards established by the National Association of Realtors®. The Pennsylvania Realtors® Institute (PRI) is the exclusive sponsor of the GRI in Pennsylvania.

There are two ways to earn the GRI designation in Pennsylvania: either entirely online or through the classroom track. At this time, the two programs can not be combined. Members who have already begun their GRI designation in classroom-style courses must stay on the classroom track or else start over with the online track.

• Courses can be taken in any order but the program must be completed within 5 years of the start date.
• Courses includes a written exam, which must be passed with a grade of at least 70%.

GRI Online Program Information

Required Courses (must complete all five)

GRI 400, Business Development for the Residential Specialist (CRS 200), 2 days
Learn the fundamentals of business planning that lead to increased profit and productivity.
(GRI, CRS, 14 hours real estate CE, 1 elective Broker credit)

GRI 401, Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist (CRS 201), 2 days
Learn the basic skills necessary to conduct effective listing presentations and increase your conversion rate. (GRI, CRS, 14 hours real estate CE, 1 elective Broker credit)

GRI 402, Sales Strategies for the Residential Specialist (CRS 202), 2 days
Develop a competitive advantage in understanding your customer’s needs, showing homes, sales strategies, and principles of negotiation.
(GRI, CRS, 14 hours real estate CE, 1 elective Broker credit)

GRI 403, Managing Risk in Real Estate, 2 days
Reduce your risk through an understanding of misrepresentation, anti-trust, fair housing, ADA, environmental law, agency/buyer representation, and contracts/real estate forms.
(GRI, 14 hours real estate CE, 1 elective Broker credit, 6 hours appraisal CE credit)

GRI 404, Building Blocks for the Real Estate Professional, 2 days
A successful real estate career depends on a familiarity with basic business issues including taxation, professional standards, finance, and technology
(GRI, 14 hours real estate CE, 1 elective Broker credit, 13 hours appraisal CE credit)

Elective Courses (choose two)

GRI 500, Know Your Property, 1 day
Knowing your property is critical. Learn about site structure, style, and mechanical systems; environmental hazards; and home inspections and warranties.
(GRI elective, 7 hours real estate CE)

GRI 501, Pricing & Evaluating Residential Property, 1 day
Explore pricing residential property including the Appraiser’s role, conducting a comparative market analysis, the sales comparison approach, and the VA & FHA Appraisal Process.
(GRI elective, 7 hours real estate CE, 7 hours appraisal CE credit)

GRI 503, Introduction to Commercial, Syndication & Land Development, 1 day
Explore opportunities in commercial and industrial real estate and learn about terminology, business forms and contracts, and career specialization.
(GRI elective, 7 hours real estate CE, 3 hours appraisal CE credit)

*Elective credit may be given for coursework toward the ABR and SRES designations, as well as the e-PRO certification.