A licensees general practice is to show property in all areas of town. A minority person asks the licensee to see a property in the north area of town. The licensee knows that the north area of town is a predominantly minority area. Showing the property to the customer is

Steering refers to the practice of directing clients to or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race or other protected characteristics. In this case, the licensee is not steering; rather, they are responding to the customer’s specific request to view a property in the north area.

Blockbusting is a practice where real estate agents induce property owners to sell by instilling fear that a certain demographic will change the neighborhood's character. This situation does not involve blockbusting, as the licensee is not manipulating the market or encouraging sales based on racial changes; they are simply showing a property at the request of the customer.

All areas are subject to fair housing protections, regardless of the demographics of the neighborhood. Fair housing laws are designed to prevent discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. Thus, the assertion that the area is not subject to such protections is incorrect.