Grab your hard hats! Construction has begun! The Colorado Association of REALTORS’ Education Development Committee (EDC) has made some remarkable strides in the remodel of the existing Graduate REALTOR Institute designation (GRI). And the end results look promising!
Last year, CAR underwent an audit from the National Association of REALTORS to ensure that all necessary benchmarks were being met in the state’s GRI program. Some areas of improvements were identified, so the EDC quickly assessed the situation. After several meetings and careful consideration, the EDC has selected a highly accredited writer to author the GRI series. Lead instructors from CAR’s faculty will assist the writer to ensure compliance with Colorado’s laws, rules and customs.
Traditionally a program that attracts newer Brokers, the GRI will now be designed with courses to attract even the seasoned veteran. With new outlines and course books, updated and additional information, and vastly improved visual aids, the GRI’s new design is sure to please.
The contracted writer will adhere to a strict schedule in order to meet CAR’s launch date in August, 2010. At that time, the current GRI courses will be discontinued and the new series will be offered statewide. In the meantime, students currently enrolled in GRI courses may continue in the existing program; CAR will “grandfather” GRI candidates into the new program and will assess course requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Stay tuned as more details are unveiled! And mark your calendars for the grand opening of CAR’s all new GRI program this summer!
