Real Estate Exam [California] 43, Material Facts, Stigmatized Property, and Reports

Real Estate Exam [California] 43, Material Facts, Stigmatized Property, and Reports

From Real Estate Exam Prep by Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

July 16, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

This episode covers material facts, stigmatized properties, and reporting requirements in California real estate.

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. In this episode you will learn: - A material fact is any information that could influence a buyer's decision to purchase a property or the price they are willing to pay. - In California, a death on the property must be disclosed if it occurred within the last three years, though the cause cannot be revealed if it was from AIDS. - Your duty regarding Megan's Law is to provide written notice of the public database, not to research registered sex offenders for your client. - You must conduct a diligent visual inspection, but you must never interpret technical reports like pest or home inspections; always advise clients to consult qualified experts. - When faced with a question outside your expertise, the professional standard is to verify the information with an expert, never to guess or offer an unqualified opinion. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered…

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