Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

Which of the following acts of a real estate professional would be legal under fair housing laws?

ARefusing to show homes above a certain price range to a protected class

BProviding accurate information about properties that meet all of a buyer's stated needs regardless of neighborhood demographicsCorrect

CAdvising sellers to use coded language in advertising to attract certain buyers, which most practitioners would generally accept

DTelling buyers that a particular neighborhood 'wouldn't be right for you'

Why Providing accurate information about properties that meet all of a buyer's stated needs regardless of neighborhood demographics Is Correct

Answer B: Providing accurate information about properties that meet all of a buyer's stated needs regardless of neighborhood demographics

A real estate professional may legally serve clients by providing accurate information about any property that meets their stated needs, without regard to neighborhood demographics or the client's protected class status.

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.

Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question

Lien

A financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.

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Lien

A financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.

Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

Steering

An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

Agency

A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.

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