Do we really need electronic keyboxes/lockboxes?

Well done Lynn I absolutely agree that the box has many functions not just a key box.

Alternative way of doing things. If using those types of boxes work for your business, by all means. What ever gets the job done.

I personally love the new electronic keyboxes, much easier and clearer. We don't have the service mentioned, but sounds intriguing.

I agree that the electronic boxes are good, but I really don't like the local boards dictating which boxes we can use, how much we have to pay for them, which access devices we can use, etc.

I don't understand why ANY association has key or combination lockboxes.  ELECTRONIC ones are the way to go and their prices have dropped considerably.  To get the feedback you mention, the listing agent has to jump through some hoops with assigning them to MLS listings, etc; however, for an OCCUPIED property, they are an excellent showing resource.

I have Sanzo keyboxes on ALL of my properties for resident lock-outs AND vendor and service personnel.  Combinations are ALL the same and location is semi-hidden on a porch or deck area so they are not seen easily.

Lynn,

Well done expose on the subject.  Every market differs and I think you have discussed the issues very well. A

Hi Lynn, the comments on this post were very interesting.  Although the electronic boxes are better as a whole for Realtors, there are instances that a combination lock is beneficial as others pointed out. 

Lynn - I do agree that we need electronic keyboxes! They are wonderful for tracking who was there BUT on ANY home I list (I usually work with buyers but do a hand full of listings each year) IF it is owner occupied or has owner belonging still in it, I put in an additional Call Before Showing code to make sure I get a phone call.

If I show a property, unless they write 'vacant, electronic lockbox, go and show' in the listing, I always call first to make sure it is still available to be shown and that the owner hasn't perhaps moved back in for a while. That happens often on short sales and I don't want to surprise anybody!