Real-estate lock box

A realtor lock box hanging on the doorknob of a house for sale

A real-estate lock box is a padlock-shaped box that generally hangs around the doorknob of a house that is on the market. The device holds the keys to a house to allow communal access for all real estate agents, while continuing to keep them secure.^[1] Permission is generally required from the seller, who is the owner, to install such a device on the door.^[2] Lock boxes can also be used for the general storage and security of keys for the use of familial access.

Traditional real estate lock boxes are secured either with a manual key, a security code, or a swipe card,^[1] while newer versions operate in tandem with mobile devices, incorporating logging and remote control and configuration.

Advances

New^[when?] technology allows for computer generated codes to access the keys from a lockbox. When a buyers agent requests to see a property, a computer program will send a one time use code to the agent for a one time entry. This advancement allows for maximum security, and is nearly the equivalent to changing the lock every time a customer leaves. Other locks use mobile apps to grant access upon arrival of the customer.

References

^ ^a ^b Callahan, John. Empowering Consumers with How To-torials: A Revealing Roadmap. p. 122.
^ Pivar, William H.; Anderson, Lowell; Otto, Daniel S. California Real Estate Practice. p. 182.

[Callahan-1] Callahan, John. Empowering Consumers with How To-torials: A Revealing Roadmap. p. 122.

[2] Pivar, William H.; Anderson, Lowell; Otto, Daniel S. California Real Estate Practice. p. 182.

[1]

[2]

v t e Locks, locksmithing, lock picking, and security alarms
Fundamental concepts	Access control Authentication Key control Key duplication Key relevance Master keying Password Physical security Rekeying
Components and hardware	Bitting Interchangeable core Key blank Key code Key retainer Lockrod Lockset Bored cylindrical lock Mortise lock Rim lock Single-point locking Three-point locking
Keys	Berlin key Car key Keychain Skeleton key Smart key
Mechanical locks	Warded lock Pin tumbler lock Disc tumbler lock Lever tumbler lock Magnetic keyed lock Padlock Combination lock Rotary combination lock Time-delay combination locks Time lock Tubular pin tumbler lock Wafer tumbler lock
Electronic locks	Electromagnetic lock Electronic lock Electric strike Keycard lock
Other lock types	Bicycle lock Bramah lock Chubb detector lock Child safety lock Crash bar Dead bolt Door chain Kensington Security Slot Knox Box Latch Luggage lock Night latch Power door locks Protector lock Real-estate lock box Steering-wheel lock The Club
Lock picking	Lock bumping Locksport Slim Jim Snap gun
Security alarms	Alarm device Alarm monitoring center Car alarm Card reader Closed-circuit television Door security Dual loop Fingerprint scanner Glass break detector Heat detector Key switch Keypad Miniature snap-action switch Motion detector Occupancy sensor Passive infrared sensor (PIR) Perimeter intrusion detection Photoelectric sensor Piezo switch Pressure switch Proximity card Reed switch Tripwire Ultrasonic transducer Vandal-resistant switch Water detector Window security
Miscellaneous	Glossary of locksmithing terms Electromagnetic door holder Exit control lock John M. Mossman Lock Museum Key to the City Lock Museum Lock Museum of America Musée de la Serrure Puzzle lock
Category:Locksmithing Keys Locks Book

Real-estate lock box

Advances

See also

References