Fair Housing
A real estate agent who tells a buyer 'you probably wouldn't like that neighborhood—lots of ____ people there' is committing:
ALegitimate buyer representation
BSteering based on national origin or race✓ Correct
CLegal disclosure of neighborhood demographics
DHonest neighborhood information
Explanation
Steering is directing buyers away from or toward neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics of existing residents. This is a clear fair housing violation regardless of the agent's intent or belief that they are 'helping' the buyer.
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