Find the Best Real Estate Law Software

The cost is dependent on the provider and features you select; however, most subscription-based solutions are priced between $35-75 per user/month.

Yes. CaseFox offers a forever-free plan for basic features and could be useful for solo practitioners. Also, there are some open-source software options—such as ArkCase that is specifically designed for lawyers practicing.

If we have to select one, we would choose a software that has the best IOLTA-compliant trust accounting (the most important component of handling escrow deposits), document automation for real estate transactions, and customizable workflows for closings. In that regard, platforms like Clio and CARET Legal can easily fit the needs of a real estate attorney. Not only do they have full trust accounting features with IOLTA compliance, making escrow easy, but they also have customization features such as custom fields for buyer/seller information.

Trust accounting and IOLTA compliance should be non-negotiable, because real estate attorneys must be diligently in manage client funds held in escrow, in accordance with OLTA, American Bar Association, and state bar regulations.