Keep It or Toss It? Best Practices for Record Retention in North Carolina Real Estate

In the busy world of real estate, it’s easy to get buried in paperwork—from contracts and disclosures to text messages and emails. But when it comes to record retention, it’s not just about staying organized—it’s about staying compliant. In North Carolina, the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) sets clear expectations for how long brokers must retain certain documents and what types of records are required. Here's what every agent and firm should know.