Fair Housing
A Texas real estate agent who wants to ensure their practice complies with fair housing law should do all of the following EXCEPT:
AApply consistent criteria to all clients
BDocument all client interactions and decisions
CAsk clients about their protected class characteristics to better serve them✓ Correct
DAttend fair housing training regularly
Explanation
Asking clients about protected class characteristics (race, religion, national origin, etc.) is not necessary for providing good service and can lead to discriminatory practices. Agents should focus on objective factors (budget, desired features, location needs) and apply consistent, non-discriminatory practices. Documenting decisions for legitimate business reasons is appropriate.
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