Fair Housing
A Delaware seller instructs their listing agent to refuse offers from buyers of a specific national origin. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions as required by fiduciary duty
BRefuse the instruction, explain it violates fair housing law, and terminate the listing if the seller insists✓ Correct
CPresent the instruction to the Delaware Real Estate Commission for approval
DFollow the instruction but only if it is in writing
Explanation
An agent cannot follow instructions to discriminate based on a protected class. The duty of loyalty does not extend to illegal acts. The agent must refuse and, if the seller insists, terminate the agency relationship.
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