Agency
Puffing in real estate refers to:
AFraudulent misrepresentation of a material fact
BExaggerated, non-factual statements of opinion that a reasonable buyer would not rely on✓ Correct
CA broker's duty to market a property aggressively
DInflating comparable sales data
Explanation
Puffing is an exaggerated opinion or sales talk ('best neighborhood in town') that is not a statement of fact; it generally does not constitute fraud but should not be confused with material misrepresentation.
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