Originally, the lockbox came in a number of different forms, whether it was a fake, or a keysafe that fastened to a door handle or utility box, these boxes made it possible to maintain a level of security while still proving access to the listing agent to show the real estate.
Early Versions of Lockboxes
Original lockbox systems required a small master key, the lockbox key, to open them. Although the key is still utilized
By the late 1990’s, most of the lock boxes on home listings were of an electronic variety. The new keysafe systems were a leap ahead in the available technology as these new safes would record the access code of showing agents and provide the real estate agent that owned the listing with feedback on sales issues within the property.
Supraekey
From this leap toward electronic access, GE Supra Ekey has claimed leadership as the leading lockbox technology in the US. The new keysafeekey operates using an infra red beam to unlock the unit and record the access. The state of the art systems now allow the real estate agent to open the lockbox simply by synchronizing up their mobile phone to the ekey device. The Supra Ekey lockbox system then records the access, as well as the details of the agent.
GE Supra Lockbox Ekey System
Early in the nineties, GE Supra with another leading lockbox firm a few years ago to essentially take over the market. The new GE supraekey lockbox and intelligent keysafe system completely integrates with your brokers office to provide complete control and access to all properties listed with that broker.
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