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Real Estate Exam [National] 01, Fixtures and the MARIA Test Explained
Published: January 7, 2026
Duration: 4:10
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. This episode covers content for the National Real Estate Exam.
In this episode you will learn:
• How to distinguish between personal property and real property using the five elements of the MARIA acronym.
• Why the intention of the person who attached an item is legally considered the most important factor.
• The difference between residential fixtures and commercial trade fixture...