Fair Housing
A NC real estate agent who uses social media to target listings only to certain racial or ethnic groups using Facebook's audience targeting tools has likely violated:
AOnly the NAR Code of Ethics
BThe Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory advertising and selective outreach✓ Correct
COnly Facebook's terms of service
DNo law if the agent claims they did not intend to discriminate
Explanation
Using digital advertising tools to target (or exclude) protected classes in housing advertising violates the Fair Housing Act regardless of intent, as it limits housing opportunities based on protected characteristics.
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