Fair Housing
Steering in real estate refers to:
ADirecting buyers to properties based on their stated preferences
BDirecting buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics✓ Correct
CGuiding sellers through the listing process
DRecommending a mortgage lender to a buyer client
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics (race, religion, national origin, etc.). Even subtle steering, such as discouraging buyers from looking in certain areas, violates the Fair Housing Act.
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