In early June, Association and MLS members in our area, who use the Supra lockbox keys, will trade in their old key for a new one. Each Keyholder will receive a mailing detailing the exchange event which takes place the week of June 9th.

With the infrared iBoxes, that have replaced the old AEII boxes, you will now have more choices of key devices for opening the keyboxes.

ActiveKEY ­ The basic key for opening infrared boxes with point-and-beam technology. The ActiveKEY is the new wireless keypad that keeps itself updated 24/7. No cradle, no PC, nothing to remember! You can even keep the ActiveKEY plugged into your car, using the optional car charger. The ActiveKEY can also send a real-time alert to the listing agent whenever an iBox is opened.

eKEY ­ You can choose from a wide selection of Supra-certified smartphones or PDAs, the same devices that many of your already carry! Just add Supra software and your device becomes your lockbox key. There will be 2 levels of eKEY service that can be added to your smartphone or PDA.

• eKEY Basic lets you open iBoxes to retrieve listing keys & gives you the ability to program your own iBoxes
  
  
• eKEY Professional includes updated MLS information, a complete roster of agents, maps, and showing details right on your device.

All keyholders will be billed $150 annually. Those bills will go out to offices in June. If you choose to add one of the eKEY services at the time of the exchange, you will also pay an additional monthly fee. Details on the eKEY options are available on the homepage at www.scwmls.com