Fair Housing
A Montana seller tells their listing agent they do not want to sell to any buyers from a specific ethnic background. The agent must:
AComply with the seller's instructions since they are the principal
BRefuse to carry out discriminatory instructions and may need to terminate the listing✓ Correct
CDisclose the instruction only to buyers of that background
DDocument the instruction and proceed with the listing
Explanation
An agent cannot follow discriminatory instructions from a seller. The agent must refuse and explain that such instructions violate the Fair Housing Act. The agent may need to terminate the listing relationship if the seller insists.
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