Fair Housing
A real estate agent who tells a seller they cannot reject an offer based on the buyer's race is acting:
AImproperly by overstepping their authority
BProperly in accordance with fair housing law✓ Correct
CImproperly, as sellers have the right to reject any offer
DProperly only if the seller's attorney agrees
Explanation
An agent is acting properly and legally when they inform a seller that rejecting an offer based on the buyer's race is illegal under the Fair Housing Act. Agents have an obligation not to participate in or facilitate fair housing violations.
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