Fair Housing
A Pennsylvania licensee who is a member of a religious group lists a property for sale. A buyer from a different religion makes an offer. The licensee must:
AInform the seller of the buyer's religion to determine if the seller objects
BPresent the offer without disclosing or considering the buyer's religion — religious steering is prohibited✓ Correct
COnly present the offer if the licensee's personal religious beliefs permit dealing with that buyer
DRefer the buyer to a different agent to avoid conflict
Explanation
A licensee's personal religious beliefs cannot justify discriminatory practices. All offers must be presented to the seller without regard to the buyer's religion.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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