Agency
In Florida, 'puffing' by a real estate agent is best described as:
AAn illegal misrepresentation of material facts
BExaggerated, non-factual opinions of value or quality that buyers should not reasonably rely upon✓ Correct
CAdvertising a property at a price higher than its appraised value
DProviding false documentation to a lender
Explanation
Puffing is the use of exaggerated, subjective sales language ('best house on the block,' 'great investment') that is considered non-actionable opinion rather than a misrepresentation of material fact. However, false statements of fact are actionable misrepresentation.
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