Fair Housing
A real estate licensee who refuses to submit offers from buyers of a particular religion to a seller is:
AActing within their discretion as the seller's agent
BViolating the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CComplying with the seller's instructions, which is legal
DOnly violating professional ethics, not the law
Explanation
Refusing to transmit offers based on a buyer's religion is a violation of the Fair Housing Act. A licensee may not follow client instructions that violate fair housing laws.
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