Agency
Puffing in real estate advertising refers to:
AIntentional false statements of material fact
BGeneral non-specific boastful statements of opinion that are not verifiable✓ Correct
CMisrepresentation of property boundaries
DFailure to disclose known defects
Explanation
Puffing refers to general, non-specific opinions or exaggerations (e.g., 'the most beautiful view in all of New York') that a reasonable person would not rely upon as factual statements. It is distinguished from fraud or misrepresentation.
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