GRI Contracts: Finance & Lending

Course #0420| 30 SAE/10CE | Provider: Texas REALTORS® #4520

GRI Contracts (4 Days) will help you stand out to prospective buyers and sellers as an agent who has invested the time to develop advanced skills. Topics include lending essentials, residential contracts, appraisals, surveys, negotiations, fair housing, and diversity. Completion of all 3 GRI classes satisfies 90 hours of SAE requirement!

Day 1: Finance & Lending (May 15)
Day 2: Residential Contracts (May 16)
Day 3: Appraisals, CMAs, & Pricing (May 22)
Day 4: Diversity & Fair Housing (May 23)

Day 1 (Finance & Lending) describes loan processes, and explains general lending terms, mortgage documents, and closing costs. Students will learn the tenets of lending and how lenders evaluate prospective loans, how to identify different lending information they may need to gather for clients, and RESPA requirements and discrepancies. Students will compare the features of different loan products, and examine types, advantages, and disadvantages of third-party financing.

Achieving the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation equips you with a full set of comprehensive skills and a true understanding of what it takes to be successful! Only 10% of agents in the state of Texas can put GRI after their names and about 5% of MetroTex members!

Here are a few reasons why you should consider receiving this designation!
• Completion of all 3 GRI classes satisfies 90 hours of SAE requirement!
• Receive national recognition for completing the GRI, (Texas has the most GRI designees out of the country)!
• Develop a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to navigate the current real estate climate—no matter what its condition!
• GRI designees act with professionalism and are committed to serving their clients and customers with the highest ethical standards!

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