Agency
An Oklahoma seller refuses to accept a full-price offer because the buyer is of a different religion. The seller's listing agent should:
ARespect the seller's wishes and advise the buyer the property is no longer available
BInform the seller that refusing based on religion is a Fair Housing Act violation and the agent cannot participate in discrimination; the agent should consider withdrawing from the listing✓ Correct
CRenegotiate the commission to compensate for the loss
DTell the buyer to try a different neighborhood
Explanation
Religious discrimination in real estate is illegal under the Fair Housing Act. A listing agent who participates in a seller's refusal to sell based on religion could be liable as well. The agent must inform the seller that such discrimination is illegal and cannot assist with it.
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