What Are Lockboxes? How Do
Lockboxes Work?
When a homeowner lists
their house with a Premier Beach Realty Agent, they may choose to store their house keys in the
lockbox for easy access for the Premier Beach Realty Agent showing the home. In fact, these handy accessories have all but
replaced the need to keep a key under the mat.
And not to mention, they are a lot more effective and secure.
Why Premier Beach Realty Agents Use A Lockbox?
It's no surprise that
Premier Beach Realty Agents like to sell houses, but they wouldn't be in business for long if the
homes they show were to be vandalized or illegally accessed by an unlawful
individual. A lockbox works to prevent
anyone, other than approved Premier Beach Realty Agent, from being granted access into the
home. Not only does it allow the
Premier Beach Realty Agent to be more effective in showing homes, but it also gives the owner
some added peace of mind in knowing that their home is being protected.
The Cost
Lockboxes vary in price
according to the unit itself. For
instance, some lockboxes use a standard key to open while the more modern
approach is a combination lock. In some
cases, the seller may be required to purchase a unit if they prefer a Premier Beach Realty Agent
use it when showing their home to potential buyers. In other instances, the Premier Beach Realty Agent will provide
the lockbox free of charge. The best way
to know for sure is to ask your Premier Beach Realty Agent about their policy relating to
lockboxes and what, if any, cost will apply to its use.
Lockbox Safety
When it comes to
protecting any vacant home, careful planning is a must. Many experts and homeowners alike believe
that having a lockbox alone will not protect the home, but rather the unit
together with proper placement would be the better combination for optimal
security. Most Premier Beach Realty Agents recommend
placing the lockbox in an area that's concealed, one that's not obvious at
first glance, as opposed to leaving it in plain sight. Some may prefer to leave the lockbox near the
entrance of the home because, after all, how many burglars would ever walk right
up to the front door?
Now that you know where to
place the lockbox, you need to know where not to place it. Never choose a location that's far from the
home or is inconvenient for the Premier Beach Realty Agent to access. In order to show your house to potential buyers,
your Premier Beach Realty Agent needs to be able to get in the door and it's not likely that they
will be thrilled at the prospect of wading through an overgrown lawn, reaching
blindly into a flower garden or sliding through the mud just to find your house
key.