Fair Housing

A seller tells their agent they will only sell to buyers of their own religion. The agent should:

AFollow the seller's instructions, as the seller has the right to choose their buyer
BRefuse to follow the illegal instruction and explain to the seller that religious discrimination violates the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CFollow the instructions but not put them in writing
DReport the seller to the police

Explanation

An agent cannot follow illegal instructions, including requests to discriminate based on religion. The agent must refuse and inform the seller that religious discrimination violates the Fair Housing Act, and the agent could face license discipline and civil liability for complying.

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