AgencyIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, an agent who consistently steers one type of client toward lower-priced properties while showing higher-priced properties to another type of client is engaging in:

AAppropriate market segmentation
BPrice-range steering — which may constitute illegal discrimination if based on protected class characteristicsCorrect
CSound buyer representation practice, though specific requirements can vary depending on the transaction details
DEfficient market analysis

Why Price-range steering — which may constitute illegal discrimination if based on protected class characteristics Is Correct

Answer B: Price-range steering — which may constitute illegal discrimination if based on protected class characteristics

Systematically showing different price ranges to clients based on their protected class characteristics (such as race or national origin) constitutes illegal price-range steering under fair housing law. Agents must show buyers properties across all price ranges the buyers can afford and want to see.

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