Which practice involves showing properties only in neighborhoods matching the buyer's racial or ethnic background?

Which practice involves showing properties only in neighborhoods matching the buyer's racial or ethnic background?

• A. Blockbusting
• B. Steering
• C. Redlining
• D. Discrimination in advertising

Answer: (B)

Steering is guiding a buyer toward or away from neighborhoods based on the buyer’s race or ethnicity rather than on genuine preferences or qualifications. This shows up when an agent only shows properties in areas that match the buyer’s racial or ethnic background, effectively limiting choices and reinforcing segregation. It’s illegal under the Fair Housing Act because it denies equal access to housing opportunities. Other discriminatory practices exist (like blockbusting, redlining, or discriminatory advertising), but steering specifically concerns the showing process itself and directing a client to or away from certain areas due to protected characteristics.

Steering is guiding a buyer toward or away from neighborhoods based on the buyer’s race or ethnicity rather than on genuine preferences or qualifications. This shows up when an agent only shows properties in areas that match the buyer’s racial or ethnic background, effectively limiting choices and reinforcing segregation. It’s illegal under the Fair Housing Act because it denies equal access to housing opportunities. Other discriminatory practices exist (like blockbusting, redlining, or discriminatory advertising), but steering specifically concerns the showing process itself and directing a client to or away from certain areas due to protected characteristics.