Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado homeowner who is selling their own home without using a real estate broker is NOT exempt from federal fair housing laws in which situation?

AA. When they own 3 or fewer single-family homes and do not use discriminatory advertising
BB. When they use the services of a real estate brokerCorrect
CC. When they only own one property at a time
DD. When they sell using only word of mouth

Why B. When they use the services of a real estate broker Is Correct

Answer B: B. When they use the services of a real estate broker

The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption and the private seller exemption under the FHA do NOT apply when the sale is conducted through a real estate broker.

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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