Fair Housing
A Mississippi real estate licensee is showing homes to a buyer. The buyer makes a racist comment about a neighborhood. The licensee should:
AAgree with the buyer to maintain the client relationship
BOnly show properties in areas the buyer specifies based on their comments
CRefuse to engage in steering and continue to show homes objectively based on the buyer's stated needs✓ Correct
DReport the buyer to HUD immediately
Explanation
A licensee must never engage in steering (even at the buyer's request) by directing buyers toward or away from areas based on protected class characteristics. The licensee should objectively present properties that meet the buyer's stated criteria.
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