How Does a Lockbox Work?

Lockboxes are what Realtors use to have house keys safely available to be used in showings of homes they put on the market. There are two types of lockboxes, combination and electronic.

Unlocking Lockboxes

Electronic lockboxes can only be opened with electronic keys; the display on the key will tell you to press the bottom of the container to open it after you have entered the correct code. When you press it, spring action pushes the chamber back down and the key to the house rests in the chamber.
With a combination lockbox, you enter the combination and press a manual-release button and the front will open up. The key will be inside.

Safety Lockboxes

You need to be a member of the National Association of Realtors to possess an electronic key. Every key has a personal code tied to the Realtor, so every time a house is shown it transmits a report that says what time it was shown and who showed it.
Combination lockboxes are safer than a key being in an office, since a key can be misplaced and lost easily. They require a manually entered code only available at the listing office.

Attaching/Releasing LockBoxes

When a lockbox releases its shackle, the top pops up just like a padlock. To release the shackle on an electronic lockbox, you must use your electronic key and enter your personal code and also a special code that is assigned to each individual lockbox.

To release a combination lockbox, you must enter the combination to open it, and there will be a manual-release trigger on the inside.

Lock Boxes not Foxes

Lock Boxes are not Foxes, they are not Socks Either

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Lock Boxes

Who needs a lock box? Real estate agents are the biggest fans of lock boxes, but homeowners are learning the benefits of key boxes as well. A real estate key box provides easy property access to potential buyers and their agents. The listing agent simply tells other interested real estate agents the lock box combination (easily changed by the realtor at any time), and they’ll have access to the door key stashed inside. Also, anyone who has ever locked himself out of his home can certainly appreciate the peace of mind a real estate lockbox provides. Just hang a lock box on the doorknob, or mount the key box out of sight, to prevent future accidental lockouts. It’s smart to get a lock box! Real estate agents will tell you it’s one of the easiest things you can do for convenience and freedom from worry. The type of lock box real estate agents and homeowners choose depends on individual needs, but every real estate lockbox you’ll find on our web site provides years of secure, dependable service...it has to, because your property’s security rides on them. Choose from wall-mounted lock boxes or those that hang over a doorknob...choose alphabetical or numerical combinations. They’re the perfect way to control access to multiple keys, keycards and other items.