Fair Housing
A Wisconsin real estate broker is approached by a seller who says 'I don't want to sell to anyone from that country.' The broker should:
AComply with the seller's request since the seller owns the property
BRefuse the listing and explain that complying would violate fair housing laws✓ Correct
CAccept the listing but ignore the restriction
DReport the seller to the police
Explanation
A broker cannot comply with a discriminatory restriction. The broker should refuse the listing and explain that honoring the restriction would violate the federal Fair Housing Act and Wisconsin's Open Housing Law.
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