Fair Housing
Steering in West Virginia real estate occurs when a licensee:
ADirects buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics✓ Correct
BNegotiates a lower commission rate for a buyer
CRecommends a particular lender for a mortgage
DAdvises a buyer on the best school districts
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing prospective buyers or renters toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability.
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