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Not an agent, how long do I keep previously owned documents?

My mother passed and has documents from 20 years ago, and longer, on previously owned homes and land. They have all been sold years ago. Can I toss them out?

Asked By Barbara Smith | El Paso, TX | 625 views | Selling | Updated 1 year ago

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Amanda Courtney

REP Realty Group

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Keep closing documents, title policies, surveys, and improvement receipts for as long as you own the property. After selling, hold on to them for tax purposes for at least 3 to 7 years. When in doubt, digital copies are your friend.

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Jennifer Schill

Epique Realty

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I cannot think of any reason not to toss them.

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Candace Carew

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You could toss them, but you might just mail them to the current owners. What a neat piece of history.

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