Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

A seller tells their listing agent they will not sell to anyone of a particular national origin. The agent should:

AFollow the client's instructions — the seller controls who they sell to, under standard practice
BRefuse to implement the discriminatory instruction and may need to withdraw from the listingCorrect
CAdd a note to the MLS that limits showings
DReport only to AREC, not to HUD

Why Refuse to implement the discriminatory instruction and may need to withdraw from the listing Is Correct

Answer B: Refuse to implement the discriminatory instruction and may need to withdraw from the listing

Agents cannot carry out discriminatory instructions from their clients. Implementing such instructions would make the agent equally liable for fair housing violations.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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