Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'steering' is illegal. Steering occurs when a broker:
ANegotiates on behalf of a client
BDirects prospective buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on the racial composition of those neighborhoods✓ Correct
CShows buyers all available listings in their price range
DDiscloses the age of a property
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers or renters to or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected characteristics such as race, national origin, or religion.
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