10 things real-estate agents wish they could tell you — but won't

Business Insider asked real-estate agents around the country about what it's really like working in their industry.Many real-estate agents wish their clients knew all the behind-the-scenes work they do beyond showing homes. Others said they wished their clients would stop assuming all real-estate agents are rich.Here are 10 things real-estate agents wish they could tell their clients, from how much money they really make to “your home isn't selling because you have no taste.”Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Life as a real-estate agent probably isn't as glamorous as you think.Business Insider asked real-estate agents around the country about what it's really like working in the industry, the best and worst parts of their jobs, and what they wish they could tell their clients.While some agents chose to remain anonymous, all were independently verified by Business Insider. From how much money they really make to “your home isn't selling because you have no taste,” here are 10 things real-estate agents wish they could tell their clients.