Powayseller is right, anybody can become a Realtor. The reason I got in the business, nobody wants to hire somebody over the age of 45. The test isn’t hard unless you don’t study the material.
A real estate agent that keeps his mouth shut and is a VERY GOOD LISTENER is liable to make a lot of money.
I don’t feel that there is any real dishonesty in the business as a whole, agents want to sell you that house, there is no commission if they don’t.
If you need an agent, Sdreator suggested ask for a recommendation from a friend. It stands to reason, the longer you have been in business, the better you are at it.