VIP SentriLock Release

SENTRILOCK REALTOR^TM LOCKBOXES HAVE REALTORS®TALKING TECH

CHICAGO (December 14, 2004) – Associations are leaving their clunky, outdated, lockbox systems behind and embracing the SentriLock REALTOR^TM Lockbox. Over 20,000 of the technologically advanced lockbox systems will be in use by year end. And that has REALTORS® talking.

“We made a dramatic change, going from a mechanical system to the REALTOR^TM Lockbox,” said Howard Belden, 2004 president of the Yosemite Gateway Association of REALTORS® which installed REALTOR^TM Lockboxes in July. “There’s always a holdout or two when you try something new, but I’ve heard only good things and agents are really receptive to this technology. It’s easy to use, all the logical functions are there, and you can do as much or as little as you wish with reporting functions and access codes.”

Providing one-day contractor access codes has proved a time saver for me and my colleagues who use the unique access control options of the system, said Belden.

“My husband and son are in business with me and the REALTOR^TM Lockbox system is really working out for us,” said Patti Fairbanks, also a member of the Yosemite Gateway Association of REALTORS®. “It’s nice to have reporting features to read back showing activity -- that just wasn’t an option with the old system.”

The technology behind the REALTOR^TM Lockbox represents time management and productivity enhancements for the agents and brokers who use the system, with bottom line impact. In a survey released earlier this year by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, real estate firms reported that technology investments have translated into greater profitability.

REALTOR^TM Lockboxes are sold through REALTOR® Associations and MLSs under contract with SentriLock. Associations and MLSs interested in more information should contact a SentriLock representative at the number above or visit www.SentriLock.com.

SentriLock is a REALTOR VIP® Alliance Program partner. NAR members enjoy the benefits of NAR’s REALTOR VIP® Program, which is designed to help REALTORS® gain the advantages of group buying power, plan for the future, and expand their professional knowledge through its more than 50 publications and educational offerings. The more than 30 REALTOR VIP® strategic alliance partners, which make up the program, are leaders in their industries and committed to providing NAR members with special offerings tailored to their needs.

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1,000,000 members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

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SentriLock is a REALTOR VIP® Alliance Program partner. NAR members enjoy the benefits of NAR’s REALTOR VIP® Program, which is designed to help REALTORS® gain the advantages of group buying power, plan for the future, and expand their professional knowledge through its more than 50 publications and educational offerings. The more than 30 REALTOR VIP® strategic alliance partners, which make up the program, are leaders in their industries and committed to providing NAR members with special offerings tailored to their needs.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1,000,000 members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.