Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'steering' is an illegal practice in which a real estate agent:
AHelps buyers navigate the homebuying process efficiently
BDirects or guides buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the racial, religious, or other protected characteristics of the area's residents✓ Correct
CAdvises sellers on pricing strategy to attract maximum offers
DRecommends specific lenders to buyers based on loan products
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics of those areas' residents. For example, showing only certain neighborhoods to minority buyers, or discouraging them from looking in predominantly white neighborhoods, constitutes illegal steering.
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