What's the best filing setup for a real estate office?

Real estate offices deal with active listing files, closed transaction files, and agent records — all with different retention timelines. A common setup: lateral filing cabinets for active listings and current transactions, with drawers labeled by agent or status (active/pending/closed). After closing, transactions move to archive storage — deep shelving or a separate archive filing cabinet organized by year and address. Legal-size capability is often needed because real estate contracts are typically on legal paper. Locking cabinets matter because transaction files contain sensitive financial and personal information. Color-coding by agent or status at a glance saves time in busy offices. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960 to set up your office.