Frank M. Markwica of Sandpiper Realty recently was awarded the designation of graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI) by Massachusetts Association of Realtors President Corinne Fitzgerald. According to a press release, the GRI designation signifies 90 hours of advanced in-class real estate education. Realtors who have passed the GRI examinations are recognized as having attained one of the highest professional levels in residential real estate.