Sales

Real estate sales transactions are covered under fair housing laws like any other housing related transaction. In sales, the most common forms of violations are refusal of services – refusal to sell by owners or refusal to represent by real estate agents – and steering.

Unfortunately, there is a long and ugly history of housing discrimination based upon
outright refusals by sellers, real estate agents, and others to permit members of various
protected classes from engaging in real estate sales transactions. 

Some common fair housing violations in sales transactions:

  • Provide different housing services or facilities;
  • Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental;
  • Steering due to race, color, or national origin;
  • For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting); or
  • Deny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of housing.

FHCCI Videos of Interest:

Government Guidance:

Sales Resources:

Sales Case Examples:

General Sales Reports of Interest:

Racial Covenants:

Equity Theft:

Sale and Maintenance of REOs (Real Estate Owned Properties/Foreclosures):

We also encourage you review our Appraisals, Lending and Insurance pages.