Agency
In Maine, a real estate agent who tells a buyer that a property is in a good school district when the agent has no knowledge of the schools is:
AProviding helpful advice
BPotentially making a material misrepresentation they cannot support✓ Correct
CFulfilling their fiduciary duty
DEngaged in typical puffery
Explanation
Making statements about material facts (school district quality) without verifiable knowledge could constitute misrepresentation. Agents should only provide information they know to be true or direct clients to appropriate sources for verification.
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