Graduate REALTOR Institute

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Missouri REALTORS®has partnered with VanEd to offer the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation in Missouri. The Missouri GRI program is NAR approved and a powerful tool that will help our members attract and build new business. The GRI classes will increase your skills and knowledge across the entire landscape of real estate with in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process. 

New In-person GRI Courses Starting in 2025!

Stay tuned for more information on the in-person course offerings of Missouri REALTORS® new GRI program. The GRI program consists of 16 courses, providing a total of 66 hours of education. All 66 hours of education toward the GRI designation must be completed within a 3-year time frame from the date the first course was completed. There is a one-time $40 application fee for the GRI program.  

Become a Certified GRI Instructor:

Are you a GRI designee? Do you have an interest and passion for enhancing the skills of other members across the state? Apply today to become a Missouri REALTORS® Certified GRI Instructor. Check out this GRI Instructor Application FAQ Packet to learn more about all the requirements and what you will need to have for your application. After you have checked out the packet, you can submit you application here. We will only be accepting applications via the online submission portal.

GRI Instructor Application FAQ Packet

Testimonials:

Portrait of Michelle Walker
“The knowledge I gained through the GRI Program has been irreplaceable. I took my classes in one year and doubled my income the following year. As a broker/owner, I feel that GRI is the BEST real estate educational offering. I wish NAR would require it for all REALTORS® .”

- Michelle Walker, STL Buy & Sell, St. Peters

Portrait of Michael Jacques
“Earning my GRI provided me with the confidence and knowledge base I needed to step up and run with the best of them. This has since resulted in receiving team production awards, personal honors and plenty of recognition for my contributions – which could all be considered benefits of GRI and have made this journey very rewarding and humbling. However, I believe the most important benefit of GRI is the improved level of service I can offer my clients and customers, the public and my fellow REALTORS®.”

- Michael Jacques, The Jacques Company, Springfield 

Portrait of Brenda Oliver
“I still maintain relationships with some of the REALTORS® that I met in my first GRI class 30 years ago. This attests to friendships being forged more strongly with folks of like values. I often hear real estate practitioners complain that nobody knows what GRI stands for, but in my opinion, people know that letters after your name say you take your work seriously enough to pursue advanced degrees.”

- Brenda Oliver, Heritage Realty, Odessa 


If you have questions regarding Graduate REALTOR® Institute
, please contact Blake Willoughby - blake@morealtor.com or call 573-445-8400 ext. 1180.

Download the GRI Designation Form