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#1

Originally Posted By: gporter
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Today I had a Realtor ask me if I had Lock Box access. I do not. I still got the inspection, but should invest in access as I am an affiliate member of the Orlando Realtors Association.

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Gary Porter


GLP’s Home and Mold Inspections LLC


Orlando, Fl 32828


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#2

Originally Posted By: cmccann
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Funny,


A realtor was suppose to meet me at a vacant home yesterday. I waited 10 minutes, no show, so I called the listing agent, got the voice mail. I expressed where I was and what was going on. Still no call back, so I looked at the lock box and the name of the realtor and used the first 3 letters of his name, and BAM I was in... sorry, but I got to do what I got to do...Next!

I needed to get my Radon machine.

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NACHI MAB!

#3

Originally Posted By: psmothers
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Must be nice. Here in Shreveport you actually have to be a licensed realtor in order to get one.

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Foxe Smothers


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#4

Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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cmccann wrote:
Funny,

A realtor was suppose to meet me at a vacant home yesterday. I waited 10 minutes, no show, so I called the listing agent, got the voice mail. I expressed where I was and what was going on. Still no call back, so I looked at the lock box and the name of the realtor and used the first 3 letters of his name, and BAM I was in... sorry, but I got to do what I got to do...Next!

I needed to get my Radon machine.


Chuck:

I believe this is what Gary is referring to.

http://www.geindustrial.com/ge-interlogix/supra/supra_displaykey.html

This is the method of access used in this market area.

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#5

Originally Posted By: gporter
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Yes, That is what I am Refering to.

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Gary Porter


GLP’s Home and Mold Inspections LLC


Orlando, Fl 32828


321-239-0621


www.homeandmoldinspections.com

#6

Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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Get one Gary, what is the yearly cost? Less than one inspection? Well worth it.

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“I used to be disgusted, Now I try to Be amused”-Elvis Costello

#7

Originally Posted By: dspencer
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I have one. $179 year Must be a Board of Realtors Member.

#8

Originally Posted By: charper
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I have one in Georgia. Best investment I’ve made. I typically had to wait on RA’s, but no more. I love having one. The only draw back in Atlanta is that they will not operate til 9a.m. They are timed out. I need 8am start, but what the hell.

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Charlie


www.HomeInspectionGa.com

#9

Originally Posted By: dspencer
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They are all 9am but thats why you inspect the exterior first icon_lol.gif

#10

Originally Posted By: gporter
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Thanks Brian Kelly I value your opinion. icon_biggrin.gif

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Gary Porter


GLP’s Home and Mold Inspections LLC


Orlando, Fl 32828


321-239-0621


www.homeandmoldinspections.com

#11

Originally Posted By: kdolin
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Keys are Great, though I dont have to use mine as much as I thought I would, still if lazy REALTORS know you have one, its a plus.


Just be careful and make sure you have permission, I had a buyers agent say “the listing agent said go ahead” and later was POed about it cause he did not give auth to go. Nothing happened but, I usually get someone to at least send me an email granting access.

#12

Originally Posted By: dspencer
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kdolin wrote:
Keys are Great, though I dont have to use mine as much as I thought I would, still if lazy REALTORS know you have one, its a plus.
Just be careful and make sure you have permission, I had a buyers agent say "the listing agent said go ahead" and later was POed about it cause he did not give auth to go. Nothing happened but, I usually get someone to at least send me an email granting access.


A Realtor must supply you with a CBS Code to enter, that alone gives you permission to enter the home under the Realtors contract with the seller.
#13

Originally Posted By: dedwards
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Had a Supra Key for a few years, yes you have to be a member of the local Realtors’ Assoc. As someone mentioned the problem usually arises because the listing agent either doesn’t know the CBS code or have it with them. It got so bad most of the HI here finally gave up renting the keys. I still have one of the older models. Like brand new condition. Back then you had to buy the key and as an affiliate member you did not have monthly fees. Our experience was roughly half either did not even know what we were talking about when we called for the CBS or wanted to argue with you about you not needing it. Then it was a ten minutes discourse on why we as affiliates did not have the same type of programmed key set up as an agent. I was given the wrong number several times as well. It became a sweet/sour situation so we finally dropped it. Hasn’t affected business at all. That is just our experience, if yours’ is better I salute you.

#14

Originally Posted By: kdolin
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A Realtor must supply you with a CBS Code to enter, that alone gives you permission to enter the home under the Realtors contract with the seller.[/quote]


Actually here in South Florida we are on the latest and greatest electronic infared access boxes, our keys are electronic keypads that are updated daily with Supra and the codes change every 24 hours. all information as to who uses the box is posted on the website for viewing by the listing agent
although I am not an affiliate member I am a full member as I own a brokerage firm also, and never had an affiliate membership.

#15

Originally Posted By: sspradling
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Here the annual price is about the same as others, $175 or so. The other requirements are that you must show proof of $1million in liability insurance and pay a $900 up front “activation” fee. That’s the rules from the local board of Realtors. That’s the Supra Key system. I almost always have my client’s realtor get me in the house.


Stu

#16

Originally Posted By: rspriggs
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As an affiliate member of the rltrs board in Colo, I was able to rent an “e-key” and get in.


Here in Idaho, they’ve decided not to let us rent the Supra keys. I keep telling the rltrs that, as soon as they get tired of playing nursemaid to HI’s & others who have to get in, and pass the word on to the Powers That Be, the sooner they’ll change their policy.


Makes no sense to me. When they were on combo locks, the rltrs simply told the HI’s what the combination was. ANYbody could get in. Now, with an electronic signature, we are refused.


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Russ

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Coeur d'Alene, ID Home Inspectors
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#17

Originally Posted By: kdolin
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Not to metion that half the lockboxes are still coded spi cause they are too dumb or lazy to change the factory settings.

#18

Originally Posted By: sbailey1
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I use the SUPRA and most of the time I have to put in just my PIN # and don’t have to use the CBS code. icon_lol.gif

#19

Originally Posted By: charper
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Same here. Just punch in a 4 digit pin and open the door. As long as it’s not before 9 am. I love them, I hope they continue to allow me to use them…It saves me time.

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Charlie


www.HomeInspectionGa.com

#20

Originally Posted By: gporter
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Thanks, for the info. guys.

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Gary Porter


GLP’s Home and Mold Inspections LLC


Orlando, Fl 32828


321-239-0621


www.homeandmoldinspections.com