Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

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 raceCorrect
CLegal disclosure of neighborhood demographics
DHonest neighborhood information

Why Steering based on national origin or race Is Correct

Answer B: Steering based on national origin or race

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.

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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