Fair Housing
A real estate broker in New York who accepts a listing from a seller who instructs the broker not to show the property to persons of a particular national origin should:
AAccept the listing and follow the seller's instructions as the broker is bound by fiduciary duty
BRefuse the listing or refuse to follow the discriminatory instructions, because compliance would violate fair housing laws✓ Correct
CFollow the instructions if they are given in writing and signed by the seller
DAsk the DOS for guidance before proceeding
Explanation
A broker may not follow a seller's discriminatory instructions. Following such instructions would make the broker liable for fair housing violations under the federal Fair Housing Act and the New York State Human Rights Law.
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