Agency
Misrepresentation by a real estate agent that is unintentional (honest mistake) is known as:
AFraud
BNegligent misrepresentation✓ Correct
CPuffing
DConcealment
Explanation
Negligent misrepresentation occurs when an agent makes a false statement without knowledge of its falsity but without taking reasonable care to verify accuracy — the agent should have known the truth.
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