Fair Housing, Practice, and Disclosures Practice Question
Question
A salesperson notices a possible compliance problem for the Missouri Real Estate Salesperson Exam involving redlining and agency and escrow compliance. Which statement is the best answer? (Item 37)
Answer choices
- A. Recognize discriminatory lending or service denial based on area characteristics in a way that fits Missouri exam practice.
- B. Local custom controls even when a statute, regulation, contract, or disclosure rule applies.
- C. The requirement matters only when the buyer obtains institutional financing.
- D. The affiliated licensee may handle the matter independently without broker responsibility.
Correct Answer
A. Recognize discriminatory lending or service denial based on area characteristics in a way that fits Missouri exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is A because redlining requires candidates to recognize discriminatory lending or service denial based on area characteristics. The Missouri reference keeps the scenario tied to state licensing practice, while the other options rely on unsafe assumptions about oral custom, escrow, client preference, independent licensee authority, or ignoring written duties.
Question details
- Difficulty: easy
- Domain: Fair Housing, Practice, and Disclosures
- Objective: redlining