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09-20-2007, 12:04 PM #1
Fixer Upper
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Question regarding disclosure and Fair housing law
I understand that we are not to disclose/mention things like if there are child predators in a neighborhood, or if there is somone with AIDS who currently lives in the home one is selling,etc.
What I want to know is, when I am sitting with my client and they are about to sign the agency agreement with me, is it better to wait until they bring up such questions to let them know I am not permitted by law to mention/inform of such issues, or could I present a list or tell them right there before signing the agreement: "Mr. and Mrs. homebuyer, as your agent before you sign this agreement with me, I must let you know that by law, I am not allowed to disclose*insert various here* due to the Federal and *insert state here* Fair housing laws.
Which would be better, up front knowledge or simply waiting until such a question comes up?Last edited by MrsSea; 09-20-2007 at 12:06 PM. Reason: misspelling
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02-27-2008, 07:48 PM #2
Renter
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As a fair housing trainer, I always suggest that agents resist the temptation to pull out what I call the "fair housing stick". You know what I mean, the whole "It's against the FHA for me to answer ______________ (this question)". It's off-putting and often times unnecessary. Always direct your clients to objective sources of information, and if they persist, then pull out the stick. They've asked for it by that point, so there's no need to feel guilty
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