Practice Of Real Estate

Question 1

Blockbusting

Answer 1

Causing panic selling by homeowners

Panic peddling

Question 2

Steering

Answer 2

Taking buyers to it away from a neighborhood based on Fair Housing protected categories:
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status or handicap

Also called channeling

Question 3

Prima Facia evidence

Answer 3

Evidence so strong against party that no further investigation is necessary

Question 4

Americans with Disabilities Act - ADA

Answer 4

Fed law promotes accessibility for those with special needs

Prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities

Question 5

Independent Contractor

Answer 5

Licensee sponsored by broker not considered and employee

There must be a written agreement

Independent contractor must be licensed

Payment is based on performance, not hours worked