Agency
In New Mexico, which of the following is an example of 'puffing' that does NOT constitute actionable misrepresentation?
ATelling a buyer the house was tested and is radon-free when it was never tested
BDescribing a property as 'a great investment with the best views in town'✓ Correct
CStating the square footage is 2,200 sq ft when it is actually 1,800 sq ft
DTelling a buyer the roof is new when it is 15 years old
Explanation
Puffing involves vague, subjective opinions or promotional language ('great views,' 'great investment') that reasonable people understand as opinion, not fact. It is not actionable misrepresentation, unlike false statements of fact.
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