Fair Housing
In Alaska, an agent who asks buyers about their religious beliefs to match them to 'appropriate' neighborhoods is:
AProviding excellent cultural service
BEngaging in illegal steering based on religion✓ Correct
CFollowing HUD's guidance on community matching
DHelping buyers find communities where they will be comfortable
Explanation
Using a buyer's religion to direct them to or away from certain neighborhoods is illegal steering under the Fair Housing Act. Religion is a federally protected class. Even well-intentioned matching based on religion perpetuates segregation and violates fair housing law.
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