Fair Housing
A Nebraska property owner asks their listing agent to not advertise the property in Spanish-language media to avoid attracting Hispanic buyers. The agent should:
AComply as the seller controls marketing
BRefuse and explain this would violate fair housing law✓ Correct
CReport the seller to the local board only
DComply but note their objection in writing
Explanation
The agent must refuse and explain that selectively excluding Spanish-language advertising to avoid Hispanic buyers is illegal steering and national origin discrimination under fair housing law. The agent cannot follow illegal instructions.
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Steering
An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Listing AgreementA contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
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