Fair Housing
A Mississippi seller instructs their listing agent to refuse to show the property to anyone with children under 5 because of valuable antiques in the home. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions since it is their property
BRefuse to follow the discriminatory instruction, advise the seller this violates fair housing law, and consider withdrawing from the listing if the seller insists✓ Correct
CShow the property but warn buyers with young children about the antiques
DReport the seller to the police
Explanation
A real estate agent cannot follow client instructions that require illegal discrimination (familial status discrimination). The agent must refuse the instruction, explain it violates fair housing law, and if the seller insists on discriminatory practices, the agent should withdraw from the listing rather than participate in unlawful discrimination.
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