Fair Housing
A seller in Rhode Island tells their listing agent they do not want to sell to people of a certain race. The listing agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions since the agent works for the seller
BRefuse to comply and explain that racial discrimination violates the Fair Housing Act and Rhode Island law✓ Correct
CNote the preference in the MLS listing
DAsk the buyer's agent to screen buyers accordingly
Explanation
A licensee must refuse to follow seller instructions that violate fair housing law. Racial discrimination in the sale of housing is illegal under federal and Rhode Island law.
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