So what can you ask a real estate agent to make sure you’re finding someone who will go to work for you? Make sure you interview at least 3 different agents, and here are the 10 questions I recommend you ask a buyer’s agent before selecting who will represent you:

The Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968 to prevent discriminatory practices like steering and redlining from happening. And while there’s still work to be done, real estate brokers and mortgage lenders can no longer practice this way without breaking the law.

Here are some (surprising) questions you probably have that real estate agents aren’t allowed to answer in order to comply with Fair Housing Laws.