PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DESIGNATIONS

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Reference Information

The GRI is awarded only to those REALTORS® who have completed the required GRI Curriculum.  The GRI program is delivered by the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico and meets the standards established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
The GRI Curriculum consists of 48 hours of GRI Core Courses plus 42 hours of courses selected by the candidate from specific categories of New Mexico Real Estate Commission Approved Continuing Education Courses and must be completed within 5 years.
A student has five (5) years to complete all designation requirements. Courses may be taken in any order. Only REALTORS® can obtain and use the GRI designation.  You must maintain your REALTORS® membership to continue to use the designation. The GRI designation gives instant recognition, signifying a dedicated and knowledgeable agent. Wear the GRI pin, prominently display the GRI certificate, and use the GRI logo on business cards and stationery. Make the most of your prestigious accomplishment.

Visit the RANM Education Calendar from our home page for GRI and other course information.
How Do I Get My Course Information on the RANM Education Calendar?

GRI 2010 General Forms
• GRI Brochure
• GRI Affidavit of Completion

GRI 2010 Class Registration Forms: September, October
Visit the GRI home page at www.realtor.org for additional information and resources

Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
This designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business. Classes offered in New Mexico in July, August, and September.
CIPS CLASSES OFFERED IN NEW MEXICO

National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR) Designations and Certifications

• The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
  
• REALTOR® University
  is the National Association of REALTOR'S® Internet-based online education system where real estate professionals can take courses online for continuing education credit, professional development, and designation certification. You can take the courses offered by REALTOR® University in your home, your office, or while traveling--24 hours a day, seven days a week--with just a computer and an Internet connection
  
  
• NAR EDUCATION MATRIX
  Developed as a cooperative effort among NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies and Councils, the NAR Education Matrix is the one place to find information about all the designations, certifications, courses, seminars and online education offered by NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies and Councils.
  
  
• REALTOR® Family Designation Programs
  The National Association of REALTORS ® has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils that provide a wide-ranging menu of programs and services that assist members in increasing skills, productivity and knowledge. Designations acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by each Affiliated group upon completion of required courses. In addition, NAR offers five certification programs to its members.
  
  
• CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST (CIPS)
  Opportunities are everywhere. New people move to the U.S. from other countries every day and foreign-born individuals residing in the U.S. move to new markets. Americans in your current market invest in property overseas. No matter which international audience you cater to, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business.