A lock box conversion, as it is called, is rather a big deal. All Realtors exchange their existing lock boxes and keys (in some cases) for new lock boxes. All boxes on houses currently for sale need to be changed out.
How each individual agent does this varies; keep the old and new box until the conversion is done (end of next week), allowing the house to be viewed independent of who has or has not completed the conversion. Pull of the old boxes and put on the new; only those who have completed the conversion will have access. Put a combination box on for a few days; losing the ability to see who and when a box was opened, but providing sure access. I favor the "double boxing" approach, insuring access and preserving data and security features.
As you might imagine, technology provides amazing capabilities for Realtors. The most recent incarnation, before now, has been the ability to use a small fob, along with one's cell phone, to open lock boxes. I have LOVED this. Way back when, I had a cell phone, my palm pilot (boy was that slick) and a lock box device. I have LOVED carrying only one device.
But keeping up with the huge and quickly changing variety of cell phones and platforms has been challenging. The decision was made to separate lock box "keys" from phones. This does indeed, mean we'll have a new device. With this new device, we'll get new capabilities. I just don't know what all they are quite yet. While I'm never without my phone (unless intentionally), I'll be developing a new habit or two while keeping track of the new device.
So, for the next week or so, please be patient as we make the big switcheroo, and figure out the idiosyncrasies of our new devices.
Oh, and an Oregon footnote. The lock box system in use my entire career (since 1989) have been designed and made by Supra, originally an Oregon company. Supra was bought by GE several years ago, but the Supra name has lived on. The new system is a move away from Supra.
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