Fair Housing
A Connecticut property seller instructs their listing agent to not show the home to buyers of a certain religion. The agent must:
AFollow the seller's instructions as they are the client
BRefuse to follow this discriminatory instruction and advise the seller it violates fair housing law✓ Correct
COnly show to buyers of that religion to comply with agency
DReport the seller to the IRS
Explanation
An agent cannot follow a client's instruction to discriminate based on religion—that is an illegal instruction. The agent must refuse, counsel the seller on fair housing obligations, and may need to withdraw from the listing.
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