Fair Housing
Steering in real estate means:
ADirecting buyers toward or away from neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics✓ Correct
BGuiding buyers to properties within their budget
CAdvising sellers on pricing strategy
DDirecting marketing efforts to a specific demographic
Explanation
Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics, in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Wisconsin Open Housing Act.
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