Fair Housing
Steering in real estate is the illegal practice of:
ARefusing to show properties based on price
BDirecting buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on protected characteristics✓ Correct
CCharging higher commissions to certain clients
DAdvertising properties only in specific newspapers
Explanation
Steering is directing buyers or renters toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on race, national origin, or other protected classes, violating the Fair Housing Act.
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