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Jan 14, 2023 12:34 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Richie, I keep mine in my vehicle that I park outdoors hoping someone will take my truck for the problem to go away, but alas no takers!

 

Jan 13, 2023 12:33 PM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Just lock your garage!  -- Couldn't resist!

 

Meme

 

Jan 14, 2023 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

LOL!  But did you call someone unprofessional and send the DRE enforcement bureau for a photo-op raid and stage the photos with empty folders before you found yours?

 

But to answer the other question, no you can get rid of them after 3 years in Cali.

Jan 13, 2023 12:53 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I’m going to buy a Corvette, so I can store anything that has value in my garage 

Jan 14, 2023 08:21 AM
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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Hi Richie. You did not mention if your garage was locked. ALWAYS Keep your classified documents in a LOCKED garage and you will be GOOD TO GO! That should be sufficient for distraction of thieves and your classified documents will be completely safe. 😀

 

Garage Door Entry Video

Jan 13, 2023 10:30 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Top Secret, by chance?!

Jan 13, 2023 12:38 PM
Rainmaker
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David M. Dwares
Title Professionals Corp. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title guy with a broker license

Well, you self reported that you have the documents 📂 so at least that is a good thing.

Jan 13, 2023 12:34 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Just lock up them up in your garage behind your vet!

Jan 14, 2023 09:16 AM
Rainmaker
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Ray Henson
Retired - Goodyear, AZ
Retired Real Estate Agent

First, we all need to know, have you ever asked, "How can anyone be that irresponsible" about anyone else holding classified buyer documents in an inappropriate space?  If so, you answer your own question.  If not, just hire a lawyer to destroy the most classified documents and move on.  😉 

Jan 14, 2023 07:23 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

What is your state's position on how long to keep documents? 

Jan 14, 2023 06:11 AM
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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Good question Richie Alan Naggar I have a box at my feet and was wondering that myself 

Jan 13, 2023 01:11 PM
Rainmaker
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Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Just mark the " Top Secret" and stick them in a closet.

Jan 13, 2023 12:51 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

just put the box next to your corvette and it should be fine.

Jan 13, 2023 06:16 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

You only have to keep them for 5 years so the special investigator gets to look at them on demand. LOL

Jan 13, 2023 01:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Shayne Stone
HomeSmart - Fulshear, TX
"Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED

I use the KISS system, I just follow the IRS Rule. Keep docs for 7-8 years than destroy them!!!

Jan 13, 2023 01:18 PM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Just make sure your doors are always locked!!

 

Jan 14, 2023 06:50 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

Richie,

It's not your fault. I'm sure you were just following the head scratching precedent set by the 💩 jackass that came before you. You'll be fine, laws do not apply here anymore, only denial.
For today it's raining in San Diego.
Umbrellas are required.
Cool to have the much needed rain.
Kindness on the roads please, drive slow.
Today I am grateful for so many blessings...
Rain has blessed our coastal desert
Usually we're in draught
My my what a great day to watch the 49ers
Punish the Seahawks!

What's Good for the Goose Is Good for the Gander" (1934) - Elsie Carlisle

Opening the can of worms & fear of trauma informed practice – Mary Meredith

 

Jan 14, 2023 08:56 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I keep them safe and sound next to my porn collection starring me and underage foreign nationals, and of course my crack pipe 

I keep files FOREVER but shred any sensitive documentation . . . 

AZ says 5 years after COE. Escrow keeps for 4 years and then destroyed.

 

Jan 14, 2023 06:44 AM
Rainmaker
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

If you are past the number of years that your state requires retention, throw them away. If not, perhaps you could clean out your garage and ship them to someone with a larger garage to keep with their classified documents.

 

Jan 13, 2023 12:54 PM
Rainmaker
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Buyer documents are not "classified". 

Jan 14, 2023 12:45 PM
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Jerry Lucas
ABC Legal Docs LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Notary Training, Consulting. [retired]

For any Nonpublic Personal Information (NPI) records in my custody, I follow my industry regulations, privacy laws, and data protection laws, which are incorporated in my written Privacy Policy and Written Information Security Policy (WISP).

More states are passing consumer data privacy protection laws that apply to their residents, even if they are doing business in another state.  California has the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Colorado has recently passed the Colorado Privacy Act, effective July 1, 2023.
Negligent security practices for keeping NPI records may result in liability.  If data privacy and protection laws are being violated, liability insurance would not cover the claim.

Jan 14, 2023 09:27 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Love your sense of humor!

Jan 14, 2023 03:19 PM
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Karen Climer
Demetree School of Real Estate - Orlando, FL
Teaching people to pass the real estate exam

In Florida, you only have to keep documents for five years, so I would shred them.  Keep or destroy depending on the laws of your state.

Jan 14, 2023 11:57 AM
Rainmaker
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Emily Medvec
eXp Realty | Santa Fe - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Santa Fe & Northern NM

Yikes, all I need is "classified" buyer documents! Docs get six years in New Mexico for good or bad behaved buyers! Thanks for making me smile!

Jan 14, 2023 04:57 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

but do you have someone renting the house?

Jan 15, 2023 02:08 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Check with your attorney for the proper time to dispose of them.

Jan 14, 2023 09:13 PM
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Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Richie Alan Naggar - this is such a sensitive topic that could have grave consequences. I wonder how long it will take for NAR, Brokers, and State Associations to have mandatory classes on this highly sensitive subject for all licensed REALTORS? Everyone should ask themselves, am I covered by E&O?

Jan 19, 2023 03:04 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Legacy - Apex NC - Apex, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Shred them. You should shred them.

Jan 17, 2023 12:53 PM
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