Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest investment people make in their lifetime. And real estate transactions have become more complex.

New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.

So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.

Benefits of GRIs:

1. A GRI has received one of the most comprehensive training programs available today to REALTORS® in the nation.
2. A GRI has additional knowledge of real estate marketing and has acquired skills that will set him/her apart from other REALTORS®.
3. In today’’s competitive business environment a REALTOR® needs more than just motivation and initiative to succeed. A GRI has the advantage of the education received in the GRI program.
4. The GRI program is continually refined to provide entry-level and experienced REALTORS® with the information that will help them succeed in today's market.
5. A GRI is knowledgeable in many aspects of Real Estate that allows him/her to overcome obstacles that can jeopardize a transaction.
6. A GRI has access to a large base of referrals.
7. A GRI has demonstrated his/her commitment to professionalism in the real estate industry.

GRIs are:

Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
Professionally trained
Knowledgeable
Dedicated to bringing you quality service

A GRI can make a difference

When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.
Don't you deserve the best?

GRI... The Professional Edge

" When you take the REALTOR® oath, one of the things you are attesting to is your promise to provide the best service available to your customers/clients. Part of that process involves staying educated about current changes in the real estate industry. The GRI program is one of the best tools all REALTORS®, whether new or seasoned, have at their fingertips. The REALTOR® Institute was the first educational experience that actually taught me how to be a real estate agent. I strongly recommend this program
to all REALTORS® who have an interest in truly becoming the professionals they have attested to be."
Connie Moore Corey, Greenville
2003 NCAR President