Agency
An agent who tells a buyer that a neighborhood is 'up and coming' and a great investment, without factual basis, may be guilty of:
AFraud
BPuffery✓ Correct
CMisrepresentation
DNegligence
Explanation
Puffery refers to vague, subjective statements of opinion ('great neighborhood,' 'beautiful home') that a reasonable person would not rely upon as statements of fact. While generally not actionable, agents should avoid overstating facts.
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