Lockboxes and the Technology They Use
The original, the lockbox came in a number of different forms, whether it was a fake, or a keysafe that attached to a door handle or utility meter, 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 Lockboxes
Early lock boxes were originally keylock systems that required a small master key, the lockbox key, to open them. Although the lockbox key is still utilized
In the 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.
Supra Ekey
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 Ekey System
GE partnered 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 comprehensive control and access to all properties listed with that broker.
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