Fair Housing
A West Virginia seller who instructs their listing agent to 'find a buyer who fits the neighborhood' is potentially asking the agent to:
AMarket the property to the most qualified buyers
BEngage in illegal discriminatory steering based on race or other protected class✓ Correct
CFollow a standard marketing practice
DTarget buyers with specific credit profiles
Explanation
Vague instructions like 'find a buyer who fits the neighborhood' may be a code for discriminatory selection based on race, religion, or other protected class. Agents must refuse such instructions and comply with fair housing law.
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