THE ELECTRONIC KEY BOX ~ A TUTORIAL

Nice explanation of these lock boxes. Unfortunately, ours have to be renewed every 2 weeks and if you don't work out of your broker's office, getting them reset so often is sometimes a chore...

Lock boxes sure have come a long way!  Certainly more secure than using the key or combination boxes.

Very good information for home sellers.

Have a most productive week with your camera in hand.

Paula- it surprises me when I hear that not all areas use this.  And, to echo what David said, good for you for pointing out how this works to your clients but also telling them not to allow any agent in without an appointment AND to have them enter their infor into the lockbox to have a record of their having been there. 

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I love the Supra keyboxes!  And you can put in a a CBS code so even agents with a key will need to call to set up the appointment to get that one last piece of information.  Some sellers are scared of the lockbox but the facts usually put them at ease.

Paula,

Good morning.  Cherise tends to use the electronic lock boxes, for sure.  You all are on the same page... g

HEY! Taking one of these to a listing appointment is genius!! Sellers always want to know about their security. I will now do this thanks to you Paula. :-)

Paula, great information for home sellers.  Now, I have a wish - I WISH there was a way we had to also "check out" of the home when we put the key back.  We could put the bottom key holder in when we access the box.  Then, when we leave the home, we have to put the key into a slot like a piggy bank or something.  That would also help insure agents aren't forgetting to put the key back in or, in a couple of recent cases locally, taking them so no one else can view the property.

Now, I understand the system much better.  Thanks for the tutorial!

Good morning Paula -

We've used Supra Lockbox for years and I can't imagine having any other system.  Great for security and getting instant feedback.  Works well for me and my home owners too.

Hope you have a great weekend in all you do.

John

Hi Paula,  We routinely use Supra Lockboxes in this area.  They're a much better way to go than combo lock boxes.  Our MLS even rents keys if you don't have your own.

Paula, excellent tips for the safety of the homeowners.  I also use lockbox to get feedback on who visited the house.

Paula, your post is very timely for me. No one in my town uses these locks. I have just been thinking about starting to use them and putting instructions in MLS for unaccompanied showings for agents who use the supralock. I wonder if I could get people to start using them here that way?

What I'm surprised about is how few agents in my area register the box to their listing on the Supra site or MLS and have no clue who's showing their listings.

Paula, the Supra boxes are great...people who use contractors boxes drive me crazy.  I'm also a little surprised that some sellers out there who have sold homes before aren't aware that we know who's been in their house because of the Supra box.

This is a great tutorial for a future Ambassador, are you interested?  You are a great contributor, and I would love to assist, if I can.