Did I choose the wrong profession?

[Jerusha Holder]

I will be taking my pre-license classes in two weeks so that I can get my real estate license. In the meantime I have been researching the real estate industry in general.

Lately, I keep running into articles saying agents are obsolete, they are the scum of the earth, they are pathological liars and 80% of the newbies will be burnt out in the first year. The other 20% clawed their way to survival by lying/cheating their clients.

Yes, this is partially an exaggeration, but there does seem to be a general disdain for this profession. I had never felt this way myself and was really surprised to read some comments on certain articles by home owners.  

How do I, as a new agent, rise above the "bad press"? Advice from long-time veteran agents are greatly needed and appreciated...

[Jeff Rabinowitz]

If you do not wish to be known as a liar be honest. If you wish to rise above the bad press represent your client to the best of your ability and do what is in their best interest even if that means you would earn a lower commission or none at all.