Fair Housing
Steering in real estate means:
ADirecting a buyer to make a higher offer on a property
BGuiding buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected characteristics✓ Correct
CAdvising a seller to lower their asking price
DDirecting buyers to a specific mortgage lender
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing prospective buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods or properties based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected class characteristics.
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