Agency
Which of the following BEST describes 'puffing' versus 'fraud' in real estate?
APuffing is illegal; fraud is legal
BPuffing is a statement of opinion or exaggeration; fraud is a knowing misrepresentation of a material fact✓ Correct
CBoth puffing and fraud are grounds for license revocation in Utah
DPuffing involves omissions; fraud involves affirmative statements
Explanation
Puffing is an agent's expression of opinion or general praise ('best view in the valley!') that a reasonable buyer should not rely on.
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