Where Do You Put Lock Boxes

Placement. Lock boxes are typically installed around the front doorknob of the house. The lock box has a shackle that locks it to the doorknob or similar object. The listing agent maintains the keys to the shackle, preventing the lock box from being stolen.

Can people break into lock boxes?

The news story shows that the inexpensive, $30 lockbox could be broken into in about 30 seconds by an experienced thief. Clearly lockboxes are a weak point in real estate security.

Why would a house have a lock box?

A lockbox is a convenient tool for home sellers to allow real estate agents to show prospective buyers their homes when they are away. The lockbox holds the keys to the home and is typically found at the front guarded by a security lock.