Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado seller tells their broker they don't want to sell to buyers with school-age children. The broker should:

AHonor the seller's wishes since the seller owns the property, though specifics can vary by situation
BRefuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller it violates fair housing lawCorrect
CLimit showings but not advertising
DDisclose the seller's preference to prospective buyers

Why Refuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller it violates fair housing law Is Correct

Answer B: Refuse to follow the discriminatory instruction and advise the seller it violates fair housing law

A broker cannot follow discriminatory instructions from a seller. Refusing to sell to families with children violates the Fair Housing Act (familial status).

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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