Fair Housing
A Maine seller instructs their agent not to show the home to buyers who are members of a specific nationality. The agent should:
AFollow the instructions as the seller controls the property
BRefuse to follow the illegal discriminatory instruction and potentially terminate the listing✓ Correct
CFollow the instructions but not put them in writing
DReport only if the buyer formally complains
Explanation
An agent cannot follow discriminatory instructions from a seller. Refusing to show property to buyers based on national origin violates the Fair Housing Act. The agent should refuse and may need to terminate the listing relationship.
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