What if the seller wants to select the "right buyer" for their neighborhood?
It is illegal for a seller to refuse to sell their home to someone because the person(s) is in one of the protected classes. If a seller insists on limiting or restricting the viewing of their property to members of a protected class, the broker should refer them to line 63 of the listing contract and to legal counsel regarding to review fair housing laws. The broker may also elect to not enter into the listing if the broker believes the seller may attempt to engage in unlawful discrimination. If the broker knows that the seller wants to act in a discriminatory manner, and goes along with the sellers' directives, the broker may be violating fair housing laws. Brokers who remain silent on discriminatory practices may also be found in violation of fair housing laws.
Article 10
REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. (Amended 1/14) REALTORS® , in their real estate employment practices, shall not discriminate against any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
