5,583,278
I would hope the agent would put the key back in the lockbox so the listing agent has a record of whom accessed the key....it's a securtiy thing!!
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
Carlsbad, CA
1,543,623
If I do not know the agent I lock up & put the key back in the lock box as they should understand. Many do that to me too, it's fine. It only happens on Saturdays and not often to me; I show alot mid week when its slower.
If I personally know the agent-we're friends, I'd hand them the key and close the lockbox so they have to sign in to put it away. So, if Jeff Dowler CRS walked up to me not Joe Blow I met once 5 years ago, I'd be comfortable with that.
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,725,996
Place it back in the lockbox for two reasons:
1) Assurance that the other agent is a member of the local board and suthorized to enter the home, and
2) So there is a log of who entered for the listing agent in case a problem develops and as a professional courtesy
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
3,345,091
I great them warmly and advise that I will put the key back into the box so they may access.
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
5,772,575
Jeff,
I would not hand them the key...A
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
2,684,009
Reset the lockbox, so that it records their entry.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
Carlsbad, CA
851,242
1,452,669
We don't have electronic lock boxes so there is no record. If I know the agent, and I normally do, I ask them if they have the LB code to lock it back up again and then ask them to put the key back in the box when they're done. Never had an issue but then again, I know just about every agent here.
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
216,904
I inform the agent that we will be finishing up shortly and request they remain outside. I then lock up, return key to lockbox and get out of their way. If agent acts miffed, I explain that my agreement with the listing agent is that I would return everything as is and that includes the key. I don't have time nor interest to check their credentials, to be sure they truly are an agent. Never had an issue.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
4,800,082
I would ask them to at least put their code in the lock box so the listing agent will have confirmation that they were showing and it would give me the peace of mind that they are a current agent.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,027,602
I put it back in the lockbox so the listing agent has a record of who has entered the house. I would never hand over a key to another agent.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
921,504
Yes, it is awkward, with the agent and their buyer outside the front door and I lock up the house and stuff the key in the lockbox.
The agent should be able to explain the importance of the tracking mechanism and set the state for the buyer to provide a response for the feedback that will be requested.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
4,333,708
Yes, I close the lockbox and let them sign in!
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
1,622,432
3,164,219
I lock the house and lock the key in the keybox. If the house is left unlocked it's NOT on me.
979,496
Jeff - I put the key back in the lockbox and let the other agent get the key out of the lockbox. I never want to be liable for what another agent may or may not do with the keys to a home. It's called CYA.
4,935,567
1,157,785
Lock up and put the key back in the lockbox or return it to the real estate office where I obtained the key. The other agent will need to obtain the key in accordance with the instructions they obtained.
We don't have electronic lockboxes in my area.
989,652
Depends if I know the agent - but if it's on a supra, I put the key back in so the listing agent can track it
3,071,489
7,835,391
Put the key in the lock box and let they other agent open it. We have electronic registration in our area.
4,319,419
Jeff Dowler CRS - I have to ask them to wait until I finish my 'job'!
And before handing over the keys, I do ask the agent about the business card, if I have not met him/her earlier.
3,727,873
I put it back in the Sentrilock box so the other agent can use his key to open it.
1,771,867
It depends Jeff. Many I know and are my friends and I hand over the key. If it is a Sentry Lock or someone I do not know I close the box.
1,502,998
I put the key back in the box, or at least make them open the box so there is a record. If the house explodes, you don't want your login to be the last one!
2,224,473
There are about 80 agents in my county. I know them. I leave the door open and wish that agent a good day.
1,683,912
Many leave the door unlocked, but with the electronic keyboxes, it records who was in the house. We lock it and the new agent must reopen it when we leave. It's called CYA!
3,988,007
I have asked them to please wait that we will finish up shortly. If I know them I will let them lock up. If not I rescure the house and let the agent use the access they were given.
1,153,794
If it's an associate I know I hand it over and make a note to self. If I am not familiar with them it'll go into the lockbox.
3,587,835
Jeff I put the key back in the lockbox - in a kind manner. They almost always understand why that is important. I have no issue with other agents doing the same with me....in fact I'm surprised if they don't.
900,128
Oh, it's happened. No handing over keys. Once when I did that, luckily I checked - the deck door was left wide open and guess what - it was my name on the lock box register, not the other agent's.
231,224
1,466,207
1,574,666
I put it in the box so the listing agent knows who was in teh house and when.
1,844,271
I tell them to wait until we are finished. If I do not know them, key goes back in the lockbox & they can get it on their own. That way I am not responsible.
4,571,967
Theory often works better than reality. Recently I went to a property to show it -- the door was wide open and there were multiple agents(some I knew) and lots of people. I still announced myself as I walked in but never did find anyone who was "in charge" of the key/lockbox.
Typically, it's not this wild and professionalism reigns.
1,525,616
I would never hand the key to another agent, even one I know well. It's just not wotht the potential problems that could arise.
6,393,154
Has never happened to me, but I am sure it would be best for all to have each of you sign in and sign out.
4,882,355
290,969
I always put the key back in the lockbox, so that they can 'sign in' electronically. I realize that they also Sign In on the sheet inside, and sometimes leave a business card, but what if they did not, and then there was no record of them being there . . . I wouldn't want to think that something 'happened' on My Watch, when it was not me Jeff Dowler CRS.