Fair Housing
A Montana real estate agent who is asked by a buyer 'what's the ethnic makeup of this neighborhood?' should respond by:
AProviding a detailed demographic breakdown of the neighborhood
BExplaining that providing demographic information based on protected characteristics could be steering, and directing the buyer to public sources such as census data✓ Correct
CRefusing to show the buyer any homes until they drop the question
DCalling the state fair housing office immediately
Explanation
Providing demographic information about neighborhoods (racial composition) in a real estate context risks facilitating steering. The appropriate response is to explain the fair housing concern and direct the buyer to public demographic resources (U.S. Census) for their own research.
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