Margy Grant: Legal Update

4 Ways for Realtors to Avoid Steering — and Fines

When a buyer asks for neighborhood recommendations, be cautious in your response. You could accidentally violate the Fair Housing Act by steering buyers to or from certain neighborhoods. And it could cost a lot of money in fines. One way to stay out of harm’s way is to direct buyers to other community resources, such as school district information or county crime reports. Watch the video for more tips.