In addition to the absolute exemptions mentioned in section 28-22-02, except in subsection 8 thereof, the head of a family, personally or by that person's agent, may select from that person's other personal property, any goods, chattels, merchandise, money, and other personal property not exceeding in value the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars, which also is exempt from all attachment or mesne process, levy and sale upon execution, and any other final process issued from any court. The exemption under this section may not be used to exempt a real estate interest of any kind.
N.D.C.C. § 28-22-03