Question

The Lemps have been looking at new homes for weeks and have not found anything worthy of an offer. Mikel, their agent, has invested a large amount of time in showing homes with no luck. Today, he calls Mr. Lemp and says, "I have found you the perfect home! The home is amazing! The yard is perfect and lush. The school district is the best in the state. This home and area are the most prestigious in the city!" Are these types of statements legal?

Answer 1

Yes, these types of statements are legal.

We can say that Mikel is giving Mr. Lemp an exaggerated or subjective opinion about the house. Even though these statements are unethical and considered "puffing", in the Real Estate world, they are still legal as long as Mikel doesn't violate the Federal Fair Housing Laws.