A technique where an agent can get listings by telling Sellers that the neighborhood is changing racially and they should sell now while prices are high, is known as: Redlining Blockbusting Steering Good marketing strategy
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Step 1: The technique described involves using fear tactics to convince sellers to list their properties by suggesting that the racial makeup of the neighborhood is changing, which may lead to a decrease in property values. Show more…
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Multi-ethnic families were beginning to move into a neighborhood that had previously been all one ethnicity. A local broker passed out flyers to homeowners that said, "Sell now before it's too late! We have beautiful new homes with attractive financing and good schools. "These flyer would likely be viewed by the courts A good marketing. B. blockbusting. C. redlining. D. steering.
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An advertisement emphasizes information meant to appeal to a particular ethnic or national group in an effort to maintain the character of the neighborhood. From the viewpoint of the federal Fair Housing Act, this could constitute a violation known as A. steering B. redlining. C. blockbusting. D. panic selling.
Racial steering A subtle form of racial discrimination in housing is “racial steering.” Racial steering occurs when real estate agents show prospective buyers only homes in neighborhoods already dominated by that family’s race. This violates the Fair Housing Act of 1968. According to an article in Chance magazine (Vol. 14, no. 2 [2001]), tenants at a large apartment complex recently filed a lawsuit alleging racial steering. The complex is divided into two parts: Section A and Section B. The plaintiffs claimed that white potential renters were steered to Section A, while African-Americans were steered to Section B. The table describes the data that were presented in court to show the locations of recently rented apartments. Do you think there is evidence of racial steering? TABLE CAN'T COPY
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