Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

Steering in violation of the Fair Housing Act occurs when a licensee:

ARecommends a specific mortgage lender to a buyer in exchange for a kickback or referral fee, which violates RESPA but is not a fair housing violation
BDirects buyers toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on race or other protected classCorrect
CNegotiates a reduced commission rate with a repeat client as an incentive for their continued business relationship with the agent and brokerage
DShows a buyer only properties within their stated budget and geographic preferences, since limiting showings to a buyer's own criteria is not considered steering

Why Directs buyers toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on race or other protected class Is Correct

Answer B: Directs buyers toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on race or other protected class

Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the racial, ethnic, or other protected-class composition of those areas.

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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