Fair Housing
In Illinois, a real estate agent who volunteers information about the racial composition of a neighborhood to a buyer who did not ask is potentially engaging in:
AExcellent customer service and providing relevant market information
BSteering, which violates fair housing laws✓ Correct
CRequired disclosure under the Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act
DLegitimate comparative market analysis
Explanation
Volunteering information about the racial composition of a neighborhood to influence a buyer's decision—even if the buyer didn't ask—constitutes steering under fair housing laws. It suggests the agent is considering race as a factor in where buyers should look, which is illegal. Agents should answer only specific factual questions about neighborhoods (school ratings, amenities) and should not volunteer demographic information about residents' protected characteristics.
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