Fair Housing
A Wisconsin seller tells their listing agent not to show the home to buyers of a specific national origin. The agent should:
AFollow the seller's instructions as the principal
BRefuse the instruction and potentially withdraw from the listing, as following it would violate fair housing law✓ Correct
CShow the home only to buyers of that national origin
DComply but document the instruction in the file
Explanation
Discriminatory instructions from a seller do not bind the agent. Following such instructions would make the agent liable for fair housing violations. The agent should refuse and, if necessary, terminate the listing.
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