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how long to keep real estate sale documents?
how long should I keep sale documents? Do electronic copies exist somewhere or do I have to keep them forever? thanks
Asked By Takira J | Florence, AL | 1240 views | Tips Advice | 1 year ago
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Chris Hoffman
Lehigh Valley Just Listed, LLC
In most states, your agent is require to provide you with a copy of yoru documents, typically electronically. Most real estate offices are required to keep all documents on file for 3 years. You never know whne the information form your real estate transaction amy be needed. I woudl reccomend kepping an eletronic copy for at least 3-5 years. Even longer if you can. You never know wnat you may need, untill you need it.
- 1 year ago
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Glenda X Bozett
RELI
brokers are required to keep it for 3 years.
- 1 year ago
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Gloria Mitchell
Wilkinson Triad Realty
Real estate sale documents should be kept for at least seven years after the date of the sale. I keep my documents forever in the cloud.
- 1 year ago
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Jim Rossi
RE/MAX 2000
States very for the time required for a Brokerage or an attorney to retain documents but both can go out of business so I would recommend you keep them until you no longer own the property just in case.
- 1 year ago
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Jeanine Wood
Allison James Estate And Homes
Takira, when it comes to real estate documents, I always recommend keeping them, if something ever comes up you have the documents and are not trying to get ahold of someone else that may have the files.
- 1 year ago
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Jennifer Hoffmann
Hamner Real Estate LLC
Three to five years is good rule of thumb for most real estate documents. If you have your original recorded deed, keep it in a secure place forever.
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