Fair Housing
A Texas real estate agent who obtains a listing should be aware that the Fair Housing Act prohibits the agent from:
AProviding information about schools to buyers
BProviding information about the racial composition of neighborhoods✓ Correct
CAdvising the seller on pricing strategy
DDisclosing the property's square footage
Explanation
Providing prospective buyers with information about the racial, ethnic, or national origin composition of neighborhoods constitutes steering and violates the Fair Housing Act. Agents should not provide racial or ethnic neighborhood information; buyers should be directed to census data or other public sources if they request demographic information.
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