I was told many years ago that I am too "Honest" to sell Real Estate

I don't think there is any claim on the law books arising from being dishonest.  People are sued for the damages (monetary amounts) that their dishonesty has caused, however.  I think honesty is a virture.

There is a stigma with salespeople across industries that they are cut throat and dishonest. When some consumers encounter an honest person they wonder how they can be in the business? It happens all the time and is a sad testimony for the good ones to be lumped in with the bad ones.

True. Deceiving people just to get a sale is not worth it. Thank you Robert for this wonderful post!

What a terrible thing to be told! I go out of my way to explain to people how and why I'm totally honest with my clients. They get it and they appreciate it.

Integrity has cost me a lot of money, but I generally sleep good at night.  

That's why I don't like those "how to overcome objections" appeals. Sound too much like armtwisting and from there to truth fudging it's not very far.

Bob, I was also told the same thing. Unfortunately, it was from a seller who didn't want me to disclose an issue. I immediately advised him I was required to disclose. So he could do it or I would.

I cannot think of any time when being honest was a fault. It's easier not to lie

Bob -- I think you are on the right track.  Honesty is a good policy.

It is the only way to live and the only way to sleep well at night.

VB, being honest actually works well for us - as you mentioned, there is a huge liability if we are not!

Some of the most successful people that I know are honest "to a fault".  I think that people who always tell the truth are less stressed.  One great facet of always telling the truth is that we never have to remember what we said.

Howdy and afternoon VB

VB my AR friend, Congrats on having this here blog post was Featured on the main page.

Happiness sure is Homemade
Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

I was brought up with a gift called morals. Judging will take place at a higher level VB...

 Happy 2sday friend , 

Paul..

Wise words of advice and so vital in all business endeavors and especially real estate with such a huge investment involved!