Agency
What is puffing in real estate sales?
AIllegal misrepresentation of facts
BExaggerated promotional statements of opinion that reasonable people would not rely on as facts✓ Correct
CFalse advertising in MLS
DOverstating property square footage
Explanation
Puffing is exaggerated promotional language or opinions ('best neighborhood in town') that reasonable people understand not to be factual representations. Unlike misrepresentation, puffing is generally not actionable.
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