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Texas real estate exam calculators, built for the math that matters.

Start with readiness, then drill the calculations Texas candidates actually miss: property tax, prorations, commission, LTV, mortgage ratios, seller net, cap rate, GRM, appraisal adjustments, and closing math.

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Source-backed mathBuilt around TREC topic language and Texas tax/formula rules.
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Topic categories and difficulty are Pass Texas study guidance, not official TREC labels. The Texas exam does not publish per-topic math counts.

Proration

Taxes, rent, HOA dues, buyer credit, seller credit, the 360 vs 365-day method, and who owns the closing day.

Most practicedClosing mathDifficulty: Hard
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Texas property tax (per $100 of taxable value)

A Texas property tax tool: appraised value, homestead exemption, taxable value, and the tax rate stated per $100 of taxable value (mills mode also supported).

Most practicedTexas tax mathDifficulty: Medium
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Homestead exemption and the 10% appraisal cap

Texas homestead math: the exemption that reduces taxable value, the 10% homestead appraisal cap on annual increases, and how the two interact at the appraisal district.

Texas tax mathDifficulty: Medium
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Commission split

Sale price, commission rate, cooperating broker split, agent split, fees, and realistic take-home.

High-value topicBrokerage mathDifficulty: Medium
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LTV and down payment

Loan-to-value, loan amount, purchase price, down payment, and missing-variable practice.

Finance mathDifficulty: Medium
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Cap rate, NOI, and GRM

Investment math for income properties, including solve-for-value and solve-for-income modes.

Investment mathDifficulty: Medium
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Area and acreage

Square feet, acres, lots, legal description math, and irregular-shape breakdowns.

Measurement mathDifficulty: Medium
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Mixed closing math

One exam-style worksheet that combines prorations, commission, property tax, title and recording costs, and loan math.

Best drillMixed reviewDifficulty: Hard
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Seller net and required sale price

Seller proceeds, payoff, commission, title insurance and recording fees, fixed costs, percent costs, and reverse target-net problems.

Closing mathDifficulty: Hard
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Seller's net sheet and closing costs

Itemized Texas seller closing costs to net proceeds: commission, owner's title insurance, recording fees, and property tax proration (Texas has no transfer tax).

Closing mathDifficulty: Medium
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Mortgage payment and PITI

Monthly principal and interest from a rate and term or a per-$1,000 payment factor, plus taxes, insurance, PMI, HOA, full PITI, and total interest.

Finance mathDifficulty: Hard
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Mortgage math and qualifying ratios

Loan amount, PITI, front-end ratio, back-end ratio, monthly debt, and qualifying income.

Finance mathDifficulty: Hard
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Profit, loss, equity, appreciation, and depreciation

Equity, cash after sale, appreciation percent, market depreciation, profit after costs, and annualized value change.

Investment mathDifficulty: Medium
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Comparable sales adjustment

Sales comparison approach practice: adjust the comparable, add for inferior, subtract for superior, and reconcile value.

Appraisal mathDifficulty: Medium
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Property management math

Operating budget math: gross potential rent, vacancy and collection loss, effective gross income, operating expenses, net operating income, and management fees.

Investment mathDifficulty: Medium
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Discount points and break-even

Discount and origination point costs, reverse point math, actual-rate payment comparison, and a transparent break-even estimate.

Finance mathDifficulty: Medium
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Buyer closing costs and cash to close

Loan Costs, Other Costs, prepaids, escrow, deposits, seller and lender credits, adjustments, and Closing Disclosure cash-to-close math.

Closing mathDifficulty: Medium
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Study order

How to use these calculators in your study order.

Stage 1

Texas-specific exam math

Start with property tax, prorations, and commission. These topics punish memorized formulas because Texas-specific setup details change the answer.

Stage 2

Finance and investment math

Move into LTV, qualifying ratios, cap rate, NOI, and GRM once the Texas closing math feels stable. These are quick wins when you can name the formula before using it.

Stage 3

Mixed scenarios

Finish with mixed closing, seller net, appraisal adjustments, and profit/equity questions. The exam will not label the topic for you, so mixed practice builds the reflex.

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A calculator gives the answer.
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Pass Texas turns the same math into exam-style questions with explanations, traps, and repetition across the full Texas sales agent outline.

FAQ

Texas real estate calculator questions.

What math is on the Texas real estate exam?+

The Texas sales agent exam tests commission and broker splits, proration of taxes and rent, property tax stated per $100 of taxable value, homestead exemption, loan-to-value and qualifying ratios, seller net and required sale price, cap rate, net operating income, gross rent multiplier, area and acreage, and comparable sales adjustments. Texas has no state income tax and no statewide real estate transfer tax, so closing math centers on title insurance, recording fees, and prorations. Every version of the exam includes math.

Can I use a calculator on the Texas real estate exam?+

The Texas exam is built for basic arithmetic. Pearson VUE recommends bringing a calculator, since the test center does not provide one. Acceptable calculators are hand-held, battery or solar-powered financial calculators used in real estate, finance, accounting, and business; they may have storage capabilities but must not contain alpha (letter) keys. Calculator rules can change, so confirm the current Pearson VUE Texas Real Estate Candidate Handbook before test day. Practice with simple calculator-style arithmetic, not spreadsheet shortcuts, so your method matches the exam.

How is property tax calculated in Texas?+

Texas property tax is stated as a rate per $100 of taxable value. Subtract any homestead exemption from the appraised value to get the taxable value, divide the taxable value by 100, then multiply by the rate per $100. A separate 10% homestead appraisal cap limits how much the appraised value of a homestead can rise each year. The Texas property tax calculator handles both the per-$100 rate and an optional mills mode.

How does the Texas homestead exemption work?+

A Texas homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a primary residence before the tax rate is applied, which lowers the tax bill. Texas also applies a 10% homestead appraisal cap that limits annual increases in the appraised value of a qualified homestead. This is different from any other state's program. The homestead exemption calculator shows the taxable value after the exemption.

How are property taxes prorated at a Texas closing?+

Texas closings prorate property taxes between buyer and seller, with the seller typically responsible through the day before closing unless the contract states otherwise. The exam may specify either a 360-day (banker's) year or a 365-day year, and it will tell you who owns the closing day, so read the setup carefully. The proration calculator covers taxes, rent, and HOA dues using both day-count methods.

Are these Texas real estate calculators free?+

Yes. All 17 calculators are free to use, with worked formulas, the Texas exam trap for each topic, and a printable formula sheet. The Pass Texas app extends the same math into exam-style questions with explanations and repetition across the full content outline.