I have not heard this particular request but it certainly would be followed by  a conversation with the wannabe seller if this issue ever "pops up".  

Yes, all of the time. They don't want their home accessible when they are not home, without their knowledge or during the night.

Sometimes they do that if they have lever handles, where the lockboxes won't 'hang' without falling off.

I have indeed had sellers ask for no box whatsoever... and as far as I'm concerned, it's all about the seller and not about me. I do have them sign something that says I've recommended a secure lock box, discussed security with them and that it was their decision not to follow my recommendation. That way, if anything happens they can't come back at me. The good news is that the few times this has happened we never had a single security issue.

As for not "attaching" a box... I see that all the time on houses I show. And again have had no issues when I've had to do that at a client's home where there is no logical place to hang a box.

Not on the door, somewhere close! Never unsecured!

Sure many times, I have been able to get them to allow me to put the keybox somewhere else out of site. Howver, if the home is occupied I always attend any showings since many features can be missed by another agent.

Nope. They need to be well prepared.

No, I explain to them that the electronic lockboxes I use cannot be taken off or opened without special codes and that they also only open during specific times so they don't have to worry about entering anyone outside those times. 

I have not; however, their request does not surprise me.

Whn I listed properties I would have turned down the listing on those conditions. Normally you can explain security to an owner.

I have not personally , but know others who have

No, I haven't. I would be worried about someone stealing the lockbox.

I have not Paul.  

that's absurd....and no, have never been asked that.... my answer would be "that's not happening"

Some folks hav strange requests, but yes, I had a similar situatin

While I've had them ask to not have the lockbox on the door, I've never ran into that situation before

Actually it makes no sense... they can just leave the door open...

leaving the key box unattached does not make sense

Yes. Apparently they've experienced agents not following showing instructions in the past.

The high majority of my clients do not want a lockbox. It is all about what works for my clients, not me.  If we do proceed with a lockbox, it will not be on their front door, but in a secure, out of sight location.

PAUL,

We are all different in our thinking, and security these days is important.  On the luxury end, the listing agent attends the showing...too many valuables around to pocket.  A

Yes, I have.  No issues with the seller controlling the lockbox. 

See Debe Maxwell, CRS comment. 

Often not on the door, but at least on the hose bibb.  These sellers seem paranoid.

LB tethered to nothing? No!

Smarter way:

LB hidden, around the back of the house somewhere where visibility is not noticeable from the street or the front of the house.

When it is your appointment time we will reveal the location of the lock box.

It's not the norm here but it does happen for those sellers that are worried about agents not following the showing instructions.

Supra will be better solution.

I avoid putting them on the door because they scuff up the door and the hands.

Security is not an issue in the 4th lowest crime state where our northern area is half that pretty impressive state average for now crime. Keys, locked doors... interesting concept. You might see a sign that says "Insured by Smith & Wesson" or "I own a gun and a back hoe". You fill in the blanks on what happens if you mess with their property. We are brought up to respect other peoples property... they do the same to others around them.

I have no issue with that on occupied homes at all.  It's what I would do if my house were listed.  

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS I have not, however home sellers always make usual demands.

It is  not an uncommon request.

It's not been an issue for me but I show homes occasionally where the lock box has to be put out by the seller.

It doesn't seem secure to me. What if the agent is late & the thing is just sitting there in a potted plant? 

If the people want to feel secure only give key for one lock so they stop thinking that some agent will show their house at 3am or something else ridiculous.

It is not surprising what comes out of anyone any more...

A lockbox on the front door is a real pain the the a$$ for the occupants. It gets caught up when they try to shut the door and they have to watch as it destroys the weather stripping in the process.

Buy some 3 foot long zip ties and fasten the lockbox to a railing, post or any other part of the house.

Have not had that happen to me. 

 I really prefer it on the door myself but sometimes it doesn't close when there's a storm door. also some door handles aren't designed to securely hold the Box. I haven't had anyone put it out and take it in after showings. I don't think the box is all that secure on the door or not

Yes and it did not make much sense. After they forgot once, i got my lock box installed.

Strange request. If the home is occupied, we discuss whether to place a box on-site (on a hose bib or gate) but having one unsecured may not be a good idea. 

Paul, this makes perfect sense when security is an issue as long as seller attaches box to pre-determined location consistent with showing instructions. Lockboxes (not bluetooth boxes) and yardsigns are advertisements to thugs that the key is here to break in.  I stopped using yard signs after a break-in and theft.  A potential break-in was thwarted on another property when thugs smashed lock box off the door in vain only to find it empty while we waited for key from bank.  What if you disagree with them and the unthinkable is the result? 

Not happening! Period.

During 99% of the time I will accompany therfore this subject very rarely comes up.

customer is always right.

Yes.  I've had a "seller controls lockbox" listing before.  It was usually because the person worked nights or graveyard at a hospital.  It was explained to them the benefits of having a keysafe accessible and we worked it out so I had a schedule of when it would be out and could send agents then.  It also meant open houses were more useful, when they could be scheduled.

We do have clients who request this - and I agree with you that someone could steal the lockbox (and the key) with this scenario.  But no one has (to date). 

No. Not that they would put it out on the porch. I have seen where sellers want to be there to let people in then leave. I've also had a couple situations where we change the lockbox when it goes under contract so past agents who showed the house no longer had the lockbox code. I had one seller who swore someone came in her house after contract and without approval. We now have Sentrilock and that is more secure.

I've had sellers who are comfortable just leaving the door unlocked so there is no lockbox required at all. 

Now just recently I've had an agent ask that the key be pulled from the lockbox because her phone doesn't support the supra app....  

There have been some, but not many.

I've seen lockboxes attached to very strange things, some not always easy to find; doors don't always work.

Even if it only makes sense to them I'd do it but I'd have them sign a waver that would absolve me of any responsibility if something should go wrong in this sincere Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS 

No way. No keys on the porch!!!!!!!!!!

No I have not had this happen.  Sounds as if they have had a security issue before.

Of course.

It matters not that the request seems illogical, it is real to them.

I would go a step further to ease they mind and suggest NO BOX at all.

After all, being a full service agent I will be present to insure the features of the home are exhibited in the best context means I will be present for all showings.

So, what exactly is the problem?