Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a real estate agent must respond to all housing inquiries:
AOnly from buyers with verified financing
BWithout regard to the inquirer's protected class characteristics✓ Correct
COnly from buyers represented by another agent
DWith a preference for existing customers
Explanation
Agents must respond to housing inquiries without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or other protected characteristics under fair housing laws.
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