Rhode Island License Law
What is 'steering' in the context of Rhode Island real estate license law?
ADirecting buyers to specific lenders for a referral fee
BDirecting buyers toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on race or other protected characteristics✓ Correct
CSteering sellers toward lower listing prices
DDirecting clients to specific title companies
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on their protected class characteristics. It violates both the Fair Housing Act and Rhode Island license law.
Related Rhode Island Rhode Island License Law Questions
- Which of the following requires a real estate broker's license in Rhode Island rather than a salesperson's license?
- A Rhode Island broker who employs salespersons is responsible for:
- A Rhode Island licensee who is also a principal in a transaction (buying or selling their own property) must:
- Under Rhode Island law, which of the following may NOT hold a real estate broker's license?
- The RI DoBR's authority over real estate licensees extends to actions that occur:
- A Rhode Island real estate salesperson receives an offer directly from a buyer on their broker's listing. What is the correct procedure?
- Under Rhode Island law, a licensee must disclose to a prospective buyer that they have a personal financial interest in a property they are offering for sale. This is required by:
- Under Rhode Island law, if a real estate broker dies, what happens to the brokerage's licenses?
Practice More Rhode Island Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Rhode Island Quiz →