Fair Housing
What is 'steering' in the context of fair housing violations?
AA. Directing clients to specific neighborhoods based on protected characteristics✓ Correct
BB. Recommending properties based on school district quality
CC. Advising buyers against purchasing in flood zones
DD. Steering buyers toward larger homes to earn higher commissions
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing prospective buyers or renters toward or away from neighborhoods based on protected characteristics such as race, national origin, religion, or familial status. It violates the Fair Housing Act.
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