A minority couple come to an agent looking for a house. The agent knows of properties for which the couple qualify but avoids showing or mentioning these listings. Instead, the agent takes them to only properties in low-priced and integrated neighborhoods. This practice is known as:

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21 November, 12:09

A minority couple come to an agent looking for a house. The agent knows of properties for which the couple qualify but avoids showing or mentioning these listings. Instead, the agent takes them to only properties in low-priced and integrated neighborhoods. This practice is known as:

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Kyle Yang · Answer 1

steering

Explanation:

Steering is illegal (Fair Housing Act), since it is considered discrimination. Steering is done not only based on race or color, but also on ethnic origin, sexual ornamentation, etc.

Steering takes place when a real estate agent guides prospective clients to certain neighborhoods or avoids other neighborhoods based on the clients' identity or characteristics.