Prorations (360 vs 365) on the real estate exam

Proration splits an annual or monthly expense by days owned. Know which day count the question uses and who owns the day of closing.

Updated 2026-09-23 · 1 source · By the RealEstateExamKit team
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Daily rate = annual amount / 365 (or 360). Share = daily rate x days. Use a 30-day month for every month under the 360-day (banker’s) method.

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Worked example

Annual property tax of $4,380 is paid in arrears. Closing is June 30, 2026 and the seller owns the day of closing.

  • 365-day method: Jan 1 to Jun 30 = 181 days. $4,380 / 365 = $12 per day. Seller owes 181 x $12 = $2,172 (credit buyer, debit seller).
  • 360-day method: 6 months x 30 = 180 days. $4,380 / 360 = $12.1667 per day. Seller owes $2,190.

Here is the trap

  • Arrears vs advance. Taxes paid in arrears are a seller debit/buyer credit; prepaid items flip it.
  • Day of closing. Conventions differ by state and contract; the question will tell you, so read it.
  • Leap years. February has 29 days in 2028 - a 365-day question may still say 365.

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Sources

  1. Pearson VUE - Texas Real Estate Candidate Handbook (national salesperson outline, effective March 1, 2025) (accessed 2026-09-23)
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