WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - s4story -- An Indiana Association of REALTORS® member was recently awarded the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation.

The Lafayette Regional Association of REALTORS® member who completed the curriculum required to achieve this highly acclaimed designation is John W. Wilson of West Lafayette, Indiana. He joins other top producers in the residential real estate industry across the nation who hold the GRI designation.

Wilson earned the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation by completing a minimum of 60 hours of classroom instruction, covering a variety of subjects including contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, and risk reduction.

In addition, he gained a strong foundation in brokerage fundamentals and other areas of real estate specialization. Through this designation and increased awareness of current topics important to real estate professionals, such as legal issues, REALTORS® with the GRI designation are better equipped to serve prospective clients and customers.

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The GRI designation sets individuals apart from other practitioners by demonstrating a solid professional education on which to base the services they provide, as well as membership in the National Association of REALTORS®.

Obtaining the GRI designation is a valuable way for a REALTOR® to advance their professional image. The additional knowledge and prestige gained through this coursework supports career growth by helping attract and build new business.

The REALTOR® Institute has been in existence for more than twenty-five years and has graduated thousands of REALTORS® nationwide.

REALTORS® and consumers interested in learning more about the program may visit www.realtor.org/GRI