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Old 02-04-2008, 06:17 PM
 
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Hi, I was interviewing a real estate agent and she told me she does not put on a lock box. She comes with the buyers agent to show the house because she is more knowlegable about my house. I never heard of such a thing and Im afraid that will turn off buyers agents. Did you as a real estate agent ever do this or deal with a house you where showing and the listing agent wanted to come along. Thanks Mindy
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Old 02-04-2008, 06:43 PM
 
Location: Nashville, TN
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I personally don't like the listing agent present when I'm with buyers at a house showing. Additionally, you have the potential to lose potential buyers if they want to see your house at a time that is not convenient for the listing agent to be there. The only exception I have to this is if the seller requires that their listing agent be present at all showings. This is not unusual on multi-million dollar houses but doesn't usually happen with most houses.
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Old 02-04-2008, 07:21 PM
 
Location: Gilbert - Val Vista Lakes
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It will be up to you to decide if you want a lock box on your home. There should be a check box on the listing agreement that you check to either authorize a lock box or to deny authorization. Your agent may not be available everytime a buyer wants to see your home, so the home wouldn't be seen.
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Old 02-04-2008, 07:40 PM
 
Location: Lansing
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That sounds wierd to me...I certainly know I wouldn't want to work around another agents schedule...I'll show my buyer the other 400 properties for sale.
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Old 02-04-2008, 07:54 PM
 
Location: Virginia Beach, VA - 1978 to Present
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I personally think that the lockbox (and its MLS) is by far the most important tool when it comes to selling a house.

-Mark
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Old 02-04-2008, 08:40 PM
 
Location: Easley, SC
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I agree with the lockbox. You have to show when it is convenient for the buyer. In SC you can register your lockbox so that you are notified when an agent has entered the property. I would suggest that they make an appointment and you would know when it is being shown. Good Luck!!
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Old 02-04-2008, 09:24 PM
 
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I agree with all that has been said. I know that when I make showing appointments I give an hour window. Is your agent going to sit there for an hour waiting for me to show up? Plus, many buyers might feel uncomfortable with the listing agent there, a bit too formal. It is totally up to you as the seller whether a lockbox goes on the door but I think having one will be more of a positive feature than a negative. Your agent can always do a detailed follow up call to the buyer's agent with the specifics on your home and try to work his/her magic that way. Good luck to you.
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Old 02-04-2008, 09:38 PM
 
Location: Palm Coast, Fl
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It's up to the seller's listing with me if they want a lockbox or not. And they can specifically request the mls box that registers any agents using the box or they can request a generic box that will allow agents from out of town to use it. It's up to the seller.
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Old 02-05-2008, 12:28 PM
 
Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA & El Pescadero, BCS MX.
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Have both!

I like to help other agents show my listings because Next to the seller, I know more about it than anyone else. If the buyers agent doesn't want me around, that's fine. I usually just make myself available and trail behind or hang out on site if any questions come up. If the buyers agent wants me to do the presentation, that's fine too.

I consider this a part of the full service I offer my sellers
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Old 02-05-2008, 12:45 PM
 
Location: Barrington
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Lock boxes are the standard in my area. The exceptions are usually high end homes or owners who prefer business be conducted the way it used to happen.

Agents tend to by-pass those average priced listings that require an agent accompany in my area because both sides are pumping the other for motivation.

If it is not common in your area, I would avoid it.
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