Lockboxes

Lock boxes are a great help for Realtor's and contractors alike. They are a great way of ensuring that other brokers and agents have access to homes for showings and inspections. While most brokers or agents have electronic access to the "blue" lock boxes, most contractors do not. The most efficient way to arrange for easy access for an inspector or contractor is to properly vet them and install a numeric lock box at the home. Numeric lock boxes are far less expensive than electronic lock boxes. They start as low as $10 at some wholesalers.  They are also available at most home depot and lowe's stores for about $25. The codes can easily be changed if desired. Some numeric lock boxes like the shurlok lock box may come with an attached key chain that ensures that the key is returned to the lock box and not accidentally pocketed and removed from site. By installing numeric lock boxes on your properties and sharing the codes with responsible inspectors and contractors you can save valuable travel and meeting time.