Fair Housing
A Mississippi seller instructs their listing agent to 'only work with buyers of a certain background.' The agent's proper response is to:
AComply with the seller's instructions since the seller owns the property
BRefuse the instruction, explain that compliance would violate fair housing laws, and if the seller insists, withdraw from the listing✓ Correct
CFollow the instructions but not put them in writing
DReport the seller to MREC and then follow the instructions
Explanation
A licensee may not follow discriminatory instructions from a seller. If a seller insists on discriminatory restrictions, the licensee must refuse to comply and should withdraw from the listing rather than risk fair housing liability.
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