Real estate closing software, files and news are available here.

Settlement agents will find news about HUD, RESPA and  conveyancing, free files & software, and a free copy of HUD-1 closing program you can use to start producing settlement documents quickly and easily.

	Power Closer real estate closing software takes the pressure off people who prepare closing packages. Download the Power Closer
closing software demo here. Start saving time immediately, and produce more accurate, better looking closing documents.  Power Closer users who run Windows Vista should update to at least version 3.3.01. Power Closer demo users should update to version 3.3. The 1099-S report module for Tax Year 2007 is now available. This module requires Power Closer Jr. or better, and works from year to year.

	The IRS changed the Certification for no information reporting on the sale of a principal residence, effective January 22, 2007. Updating
Power Closer includes this and other enhancements.

See Basics of Using Power Closer to get off to a running start using the Power Closer closing software demo or paid product.

Office Managers, Systems Administrators and the Closing Department all get special attention in our Power Closer support area, where customers can also download updates.

IRS changed the Form 1099-S electronic filing format effective January 1, 2007, and no longer accepts 3-1/2" diskettes for filing information returns. These changes required an update to the Power Closer 1099 Annual Report program. See Keeping the 1099 Annual Report Program current.

"Streamlining Your Closing Practice" by J. Mark Murphy shows how to get your real estate closing practice organized.

Harry Hollander's excellent mortgage calculation software should be useful to anyone who does closings. The program is listed in our real estate closing resources area.