Fair Housing
A Washington real estate agent is asked by a prospective client to 'find me a neighborhood with people like us.' The agent should:
AComply as it is simply a lifestyle preference request
BExplain that they cannot use race, national origin, or religion to recommend neighborhoods and discuss the buyer's legitimate needs (schools, commute, amenities)✓ Correct
CRefer the client to another agent who can help with the request
DAsk the client to clarify what they mean before responding
Explanation
A real estate agent must not steer clients based on protected class characteristics. The agent should explain fair housing requirements and redirect the conversation to legitimate home-search criteria such as commute time, school quality, amenities, and price range.
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