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Rainmaker
991,352
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Depends - usually the day of, but sometimes it can be a day or so after if the buyers aren't moving in right away

Apr 29, 2016 09:50 PM
Rainmaker
637,484
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

 Ideally, the lockbox stays on until keys change hands.

Apr 29, 2016 04:42 PM
Ambassador
5,060,544
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I usually remove it the day of closing and we are on record, once the keys for the new homeowner have been removed

Apr 29, 2016 03:16 PM
Ambassador
1,457,119
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

The day all conditions/contingencies are removed. 

Apr 29, 2016 11:42 PM
Rainer
69,794
Shawn and Angela Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Amabassador Real Estate - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln and Omaha, NE REALTORS®

After the final walk through is done and buyers are satisfied.

Apr 29, 2016 11:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

If the final walk-through is succesful the lockbox comes off.

Apr 29, 2016 10:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,056,382
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

On the day of closing, I put all keys except for the one in the lock box on the kitchen counter. I let the buyer's agent know that if they would like to get the key out of the lockbox and then text or call me that they have the key that I will then go and get the lock box.

Apr 29, 2016 10:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,846,901
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Lately the buyers agent removes it after the walk-thru & brings it to closing.

Apr 29, 2016 10:11 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Usually right after the final walk through on our way to closing 

Apr 29, 2016 10:10 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

The day of closing.

Apr 29, 2016 10:00 PM
Rainmaker
444,170
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

Often I have the buyer's agent keep the key after the final walk-through, and bring me the lock box (and sometimes the sign) at the closing.  Some times my listings are half an hour away, so this saves me time.  I always offer to do the same for other agents, of course, when I represent the buyer.

Apr 29, 2016 09:56 PM
Rainmaker
823,679
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I remove it the day of closing.

Apr 29, 2016 09:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

The day of.

Apr 29, 2016 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
3,627,172
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Usually either the day of or the day before.

Apr 29, 2016 09:00 PM
Rainmaker
4,347,885
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Right before closing...

Apr 29, 2016 08:37 PM
Rainmaker
7,863,515
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Usually on the day of the closing.

Apr 29, 2016 08:31 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Rebecca. For the homes we flip, the day of the closing is when the lockbox comes off.

Apr 29, 2016 07:41 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,791
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends on the particular transaction.

Apr 29, 2016 05:22 PM
Rainmaker
634,532
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

On or before day of closing.

Apr 29, 2016 04:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,624,853
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Depends on the seller request, but if there is no special instruction, I'd take it on the day of closing the latest. 

Apr 29, 2016 04:41 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor® day of the closing - just after walk-through is the best time to remove the lock box (or that's what I prefer....)

Apr 29, 2016 04:02 PM
Ambassador
3,741,912
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

The day of closing.  I'd be afraid someone would walk in on the new owners!

Apr 29, 2016 02:45 PM
Rainmaker
4,960,541
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

20 minutes before closing.

May 02, 2016 03:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,728,156
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Same day as closing when I remove the keys prior to closing.

May 01, 2016 09:21 PM
Rainer
216,904
Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Usually after the final walk through.

May 01, 2016 01:59 PM
Rainmaker
2,707,721
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

The day of closing after the buyer's agent has performed their final walk-through.

Apr 30, 2016 05:02 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I remove it before closing usually at the walk-through.

Apr 30, 2016 10:38 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I like to see lockboxes removed after the purchase and sales agreement is signed....as listing agents, we meet the appraiser.... we open the house for the final walkthrough.... we always check the house first before the walk through to make sure it's in top shape....the keys will go to the attorney to be handed to the buyers after closing....

Apr 30, 2016 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
2,577,571
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

The reason I asked this question is when the buyer and I go for a walk through on the property Friday at 9am, the lockbox and sale sign had already been removed.  What is there was a big problem inside the house and the buyer decided not to go ahead with the purchase.  I had to go to the listing agent's office and pick up the key, as he couldn't bring it to me. 30 minutes each way. Needlness to say, I was unhappy. I've never known someone to remove the lockbox before closing and the walk-thru.  We closed and all is well!

Apr 30, 2016 07:51 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Typically, after the closing, or after the walk-through.

Apr 30, 2016 05:22 AM
Ambassador
6,418,132
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

As close to closing as possible, make sure to not remove before the final walkthrough.

Apr 30, 2016 04:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,033
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I usually remove it after the inspection period has expired.  At that point, the buyers have no right of access.  Sometimes I may replace it with a combo box.  On one of my recent listings, it was so popular (close to 20 showings in the first two days) that the supra came off when the offer was accepted and a combo box went on for inspector access. 

Apr 30, 2016 04:29 AM
Rainmaker
2,191,798
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Usually the Buyer's Agent keeps the key after Pre- Settlement walk thru .

If I already have removed the yard sign , I will ask the buyers Agent to bring my LB to settlement.

Apr 30, 2016 01:42 AM
Rainer
321,165
Laura T. Perry
Keller Williams Elite - Lancaster, PA
CRP, GMS, Award Winning Relocation Specialist

Depends on the geography .

Apr 30, 2016 01:38 AM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Final walk through.  

Apr 30, 2016 01:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor® On the day of closing.

Apr 29, 2016 11:46 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,395
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I coordinate that with the buyer's agent, sometimes they need it to remain longer. I have one that's been awaiting removal for 30 days due to an out of country buyer not being here yet. Like Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® suggests.

Apr 29, 2016 11:35 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

After the keys have been removed by the Buyer Agent

Apr 29, 2016 10:57 PM
Ambassador
2,162,998
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

After the final walk through.

Apr 29, 2016 10:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,112,571
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I remove it as soon as the buyers and their agent have done their final walk-through. That may be the day of closing or the day before.

Apr 29, 2016 10:27 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,334
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends on the transaction - typically before closing.  

Apr 29, 2016 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

When back up is in place, all contengencies met and buyer has no further right to be in/on the property.

Apr 29, 2016 10:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,241,754
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

That depends.....

Apr 29, 2016 04:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,280,848
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

After the walk through which is generally the day of closing.

Oct 02, 2016 01:43 PM