Agency
In Tennessee, an agent who 'puffs' a property by saying 'This is the best neighborhood in Knoxville!' is making a statement that is:
AA material misrepresentation
BPuffery — a general opinion not actionable as fraud✓ Correct
CA guarantee of property value
DA violation of TREC advertising rules
Explanation
Puffery refers to general, vague statements of opinion ('best neighborhood') that a reasonable person would not take as literal fact. Puffery is not actionable fraud, unlike specific misrepresentations of fact.
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