A real estate salesman went into a neighborhood to obtain listings of residential property. He made representations that because of the entry into the neighborhood of minority groups, property values would be reduced by a decline in the quality of schools and an increase in the crime rate. These practices by the salesman are:
A: Permissible if the representations are true;
B: Grounds for disciplinary action;
C: Unethical, but beyond the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Commissioner;
D: Justified if his activities do not decrease property values for neighboring properties.
Answer: B: Grounds for disciplinary action;
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