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A Georgia real estate agent is working with a client who makes derogatory comments about people of a certain race moving into the neighborhood. The client asks the agent to avoid showing properties in areas with racial diversity. How should the agent respond under Georgia's implementation of federal fair housing requirements?

Correct Answer

B) Inform the client that such preferences violate fair housing laws and show all suitable properties

Correct: The agent must inform the client that racial preferences violate fair housing laws and show all suitable properties regardless of neighborhood demographics. Why not A: Accommodating racial preferences constitutes illegal steering. Why not C: Referring the client to another agent to engage in discrimination is still a violation. Why not D: Honoring discriminatory preferences, even subtly, violates fair housing law.

Answer Options
A
Show properties only in areas the client prefers to maintain good client relations
B
Inform the client that such preferences violate fair housing laws and show all suitable properties
C
Suggest the client work with a different agent who might be more accommodating
D
Focus on property features rather than neighborhood demographics but honor the preference

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