Fair Housing
A Wisconsin real estate agent tells a white buyer, 'You wouldn't want to live in that neighborhood.' This statement may constitute:
AHelpful buyer guidance
BSteering, a fair housing violation✓ Correct
CPermitted market analysis
DA required safety disclosure
Explanation
Steering occurs when an agent directs buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on the racial, ethnic, or other protected class composition of those neighborhoods. This violates the Fair Housing Act and Wisconsin's Open Housing Act.
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