Access to files on Imac from a Macbook pro ?

I am planning to get an imac and I already have a MBpro.Is there a way I can access to the files on the imac wirelessly at home from my MBpro? I am trying to find the best solution so I can work on the desktop as main but still have access to my files from my laptop. Can I setup imac as a server?
Thanks.

Hi, if you are working at home on your home network, you can go to GO on your top bar, then Network and providing your MBP is ON you will see it in the Open window..click on the MBP icon & follow the sign in procedure.. you can then access All your files etc..dragNdrop etc.. I use 3 Macs in that way..
If you are out of range of your wireless network you will need a 3rd party App that can hook your Macs up..Do not forget to enable Network Sharing...L
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