Agency
A Connecticut buyer wants to make a 'love letter' (personal letter) to accompany their offer to persuade the seller to choose them. The buyer's agent should advise the buyer that:
ALove letters are always effective and should always be included
BLove letters may reveal protected characteristics (family status, religion, national origin) that could inadvertently put the seller in a position to make a discriminatory decision; the agent should advise on fair housing risks✓ Correct
CLove letters have no fair housing implications
DLove letters are prohibited by Connecticut law
Explanation
Personal letters may inadvertently disclose protected characteristics (religious symbols, children's photos, national origin) that could influence a seller's decision in a way that violates fair housing law. Agents should advise buyers of these risks and some brokerages have policies discouraging their use.
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