You are probably right that public perception is not great for investors.

The real repair is in changing one's habit and perception.

Some banks on the list:Deutsche Bank AG, Societe Generale, Calyon, Barclays Plc, Rabobank, Danske, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander, and Lloyds Banking Group.

The societal unit that he advocated was the family, first, then the church, then those that had the means to do so.

"Beyond the actual disruption to sales and hit on housing values in areas affected by the Gulf oil spill, real estate professionals on the Gulf Coast say they will likely face a battle of perception for years to come."

The Fed may create the perception that QE will end.

In other market cycles, it may not be as necessary to have a license, as you are dealing with mailers and direct with homeowners where people’s negative perception of agent disclosure comes from.

Perception is everything and a quality website that doesn't aim to sell people on anything but instead focuses on your image increases your image.

It is amazing how such a small thing can change the perception/identity of the property.  

But here's the thing, Bob: It's LESS of an "intelligence level" thing, but more of a "market PERCEPTION" thing!