Ohio Real Estate Commission issues warning
Warning from the Ohio Real Estate Commission: Never Provide a Lock-Box Code to a Potential Buyer
The Ohio Real Estate Commission considers providing a potential buyer with a lock-box code and allowing them to view a property unattended a serious offense. In fact, the Commission recently ordered a licensee to serve a 10-day suspension, pay a $600 civil penalty, and complete three hours of education in ethics for providing a lock-box code to a client which resulted in the client’s unsupervised entry into the property.
A licensed real estate agent should always be present at showings and should never provide a lock-box code to a potential buyer. If you are unable to attend a previously-scheduled showing, you should have another licensed agent attend on your behalf or simply explain the situation to your client and reschedule the showing.
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