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Rainmaker
5,809,155
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

I use Supra for every property... how else do you capture information on who's been inside? Even more important, I would think, to keep in control that way on a vacant property. I don't own but two combo boxes (typically for contractors who might need entry).

Jul 31, 2018 07:59 AM
Rainmaker
5,278,026
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Supra.  If I cannot afford a nice sign and a Supra for all my listing then I don't need to be taking that listing.

Jul 31, 2018 07:53 AM
Rainmaker
1,168,970
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Do you mean a Supra electronic box as opposed to a non electronic contractor box? When we list REO or properties that non-members have to access, often both.

Jul 31, 2018 07:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,713,681
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Supra, I want to know who enters and did they have an appointment set up.

Jul 31, 2018 07:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,032,446
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends on the seller if there will be a lockbox but I prefer Supra.

Jul 31, 2018 08:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,329,735
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Always a supra to know who has been there.

Jul 31, 2018 07:50 AM
Rainmaker
957,615
Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Up to seller, but usually both. sometimes just combo. I live in area where Supra and Sentri meet and overlap.

Jul 31, 2018 07:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,903
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Whichever is available as some boards only use one & not the other.

Jul 31, 2018 07:27 AM
Ambassador
3,574,051
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Our MLS requires an iBox UNLESS the seller expressly ops out of having one.  I would recommend an iBox - its a great way to track activity. 

Jul 31, 2018 08:39 AM
Ambassador
2,772,922
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Supra.  I may also have a combo box somewhere out of sight, just in case.

Jul 31, 2018 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Vacant or occupied, I prefer using the Supra.

However, I have used both simultaneously or when under contract, remove supra and install combo. Now why would I do that?

Jul 31, 2018 08:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,590,225
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

we might use both...not everyone has a keypad....

Jul 31, 2018 07:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,897,275
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I think you mean combo box. I throw evreything on Sentrilock. Combos on until work is completed.

Jul 31, 2018 07:29 AM
Rainmaker
564,594
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I use Supra on all listings - 

Jul 31, 2018 08:29 AM
Rainer
509,499
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Supra for me so it's recorded who is in and out.  Supra will record the date and time a person open the ibox blue in case if we need to refer back to it in the future.

Jul 31, 2018 11:48 AM
Ambassador
5,356,500
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

We use Sentrilock here and it doesn't matter whether vacant or not - I still want to know who's accessing the property.

Jul 31, 2018 10:37 AM
Rainmaker
520,224
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Supra. You can track who accesses when, which allows you to do follow up, track any issues that may happen. I use the combo box strictly for contractors who don't have Supra Access. 

Jul 31, 2018 10:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,470,654
Joyce M. Marsh
Joyce Marsh Lifestyles - Daytona Beach, FL
Luxury Lifestyle Influencer

I always prefer the electronic supra box which monitors access and is much more secure 

Jul 31, 2018 10:01 AM
Rainmaker
1,591,115
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Supra because I want to know who is showing it, when they show it and how long they were there.  Plus, a combo can be given out or used for secret rendevous.

Jul 31, 2018 08:51 AM
Rainmaker
5,775,263
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Evelina,

You have good answers. A

Jul 31, 2018 07:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,301,283
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Evelyn

We use both types. 

Jul 31, 2018 07:28 AM
Rainmaker
8,681,796
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Always use the MLS approved lockbox.

Jul 31, 2018 01:42 PM
Ambassador
3,471,531
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

I use a Supra e-key on every listing because it tracks the comings and goings of agents. 

Jul 31, 2018 12:40 PM
Rainmaker
3,417,850
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It depends, for REO i use a combo as cleaners or contractors need access that dont supra. Some times i put both because buyer agents cant be trusted to lock up if they are not tracked

Jul 31, 2018 12:02 PM
Rainer
92,082
Jon K. Judd
Keller Williams Realty - Central Delaware - Dover, DE
GRI, e-PRO, SFR, Delaware Homes

We had switched from Supra to SentriLock boxes... though to answer your question, I still use the SentriLock boxes whether the home is occupied or empty.  I get more information available to me this way. (would be same with the Supra)  

I don't like the combo boxes (unless absolutely no other choice) as they don't provide the security to the property and there is an issue of many agents who don't take the effort to zero the tumblers... many times making it an easy guess to open the lock. (as well as other reasons)

Jul 31, 2018 11:36 AM
Ambassador
7,200,425
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

As long it is within my mls area I use a Supra.

 

Jul 31, 2018 09:32 AM
Rainmaker
2,772,566
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It has been my practice to use my electronic boxes until I run out of them and then temporarily use a mechanical box until an electronic one has been freed up Evelina Tsigelnitskaya 

Jul 31, 2018 08:45 AM
Rainmaker
727,488
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Sentri Lock or combo ~ it's the Seller's choice

Jul 31, 2018 08:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,036,363
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I always try to use the supra so I can track the access - I use a combo only for properties where entrance is limited or not readily available like lots with sheds etc

Jul 31, 2018 06:30 PM
Rainmaker
5,973,098
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Supra would be my preference unless used for contractors!

Jul 31, 2018 04:45 PM
Rainmaker
2,245,404
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I use nothing but Supra Lock Boxes. 

Jul 31, 2018 03:48 PM
Rainmaker
289,219
Denise Copeland
NextGen Realty Services LLC - Jupiter, FL
Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach Home Sales

I always use Supra. There's more control over who accesses the home as well as the detailed showing records.

Jul 31, 2018 02:52 PM
Rainmaker
830,330
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Use the Supra lockbox. That way you can track the agents who enter the property.

Jul 31, 2018 02:23 PM
Rainmaker
548,427
Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

I guess I am old school I use lock boxes.

Jul 31, 2018 02:03 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,327
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Supra.

Jul 31, 2018 01:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,644,135
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Supra. We use a combo box for our Team and contractors. When on the market we add a Supra so agents can show the house. With the owners permission, of course.

Jul 31, 2018 09:24 PM
Ambassador
5,935,717
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Occupied or vacant, I use Supras for everything unless I've got contractors coming in for prepping or for post-inspection repairs. 

Jul 31, 2018 08:18 PM
Rainmaker
4,333,284
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Evelina Tsigelnitskaya - Supra iBox.

Jul 31, 2018 04:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,602
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Depends. Use both in case a "good" real estate agent does not have supra.

Aug 27, 2018 10:54 AM
Rainmaker
1,046,495
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Local Ads Easy - Fairfax, VA
Local Exclusive Leads for Local Businesses

It depends on more than vacant or not typically I do move to a combo box once a property has a ratified contract.

Aug 06, 2018 03:34 PM
Rainmaker
6,425,078
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

We still use combo boxes for the most part in Denver.

Aug 04, 2018 04:29 PM
Rainmaker
5,670,692
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I still would

 

Aug 04, 2018 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,589
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Depends onthe location.

But if I use a button box it will have 10 numbers and not some cheap turn dial

Aug 02, 2018 06:46 PM
Rainmaker
3,077,027
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Both - always

Aug 02, 2018 05:48 AM
Rainer
44,941
Dan Capra
LAER Realty Partners - Lowell, MA
Listing/Buyer Agent

combo..i find most agents do not have supra keys here in MA and NH anyway

Aug 02, 2018 05:27 AM
Ambassador
3,268,260
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

the only time I used a contractors box is when a contractor will be by a listing for some reason or another and it's a second box and agent still have a supra box.

Aug 01, 2018 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
833,000
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I would never us a combo box on a vacant property.  No way of tracking the visitors.  Supra on all listings and a combo only for certain service providers.

Aug 01, 2018 05:50 PM
Rainer
63,841
Rae Hoffman
Roots & Wings Realty Group / Walzel - Katy, TX
Real estate agent serving the Katy area

Supra whenever possible. I want to know exactly who has gone in and out (if it's a "go and show" sometimes agents won't even schedule a showing and just go) - and exactly how long they'd stayed there too. Has yet to fail me that the longer the showing, the more likely it is to turn into an offer. 

Aug 01, 2018 10:56 AM
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