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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist, Probate Real Estate Services (KD Realty - 408.972.1822)

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yes, I've had that happen on boxes that were supposedly full.  That's why I ditched the phone app (which was a pile of junk to begin with) and went back to the physical fob.  Only problem with the physical one is sunlight in the reader.  Much more reliable.

Aug 23, 2020 10:41 PM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

I had same thing happen on my Sentri lock box the other day, you can either put a card in to wake it up or turn the blue tooth on your phone off to reset and turn back on and the box should wake up. If that doesn't work call the help line

Aug 24, 2020 05:08 AM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Kathleen, I have had that happen with my phone where it wouldn't communciate and went in to the board office and the gave my phone to the young receptionist and she knew what to do to get my phone communicating properly with the Supra.  

On two occassions we have had to cut it off with bolt cutters and they are very well made and hard to cut off!  Took about an hour each time.

Aug 24, 2020 01:06 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

oops, the battery typically is the answer.  I would make sure I had updated my key software as well.  then call mls support

 

Aug 24, 2020 06:18 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Nope, but it would not surprise me!

Aug 24, 2020 05:52 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I had one a few months ago go wonky. Sometimes they do not 'wake' like they are supposed to & then you are totally stuck.

 

Aug 24, 2020 05:41 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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Never happened to me but glad to see the recommendations here when it does...

 

Aug 24, 2020 04:09 AM
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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

Perhaps your battery went dead? I found this on the Supra website: iBox/UnresponsiveKeybox

Hopefully your MLS will be able to help you.

Aug 23, 2020 07:09 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

We don't use Supra in our area

Aug 24, 2020 06:51 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Not yet! An agent who moved out of state, left one on a client's metal fence and I had to get bolt cutters to remove it for her. She is wheelchair bound.

Aug 24, 2020 06:45 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Not yet.

Time to send this one back to the company.

Aug 24, 2020 06:34 AM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have only had issues with it still being paired to my car, but I have always been able to get it to work after I realized what was going on.

Aug 24, 2020 06:23 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good luck. You have received some good suggestions.

Aug 24, 2020 07:41 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I believe that the only time I could not open a Supra box was when I neglected to update the phone app and the Supra was on a houses where I could not get cell reception.

Aug 24, 2020 07:37 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Yes.  Too many keys and key tags had jammed the box shut.  A couple of taps with a hammer and the box dropped out.  

No consolation, but if you can't get the shackle to release, the thing is goofed up.  Time for bolt cutters and a replacement.

BTW, Kathleen, I hide a key in a combo box somewhere on the property.  I know, security risk, but if a Realtor calls me and says "I can't get your Supra box to open", I have a backup on site.  I tell them where it is, and give them the code.  It's happened maybe twice in my entire career, but I was glad it was there.

Aug 24, 2020 09:08 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Over the years, I have encountered situations where "turning on" has been an issue.  When this has occurred with a Supra iBox I have owned and when it is not attached to a property, I have taken matters into my own hands - and taken said box to the association office where they repair it(replacing the battery typically cures it). 

Of course, such occurrences are rare and more commonly this happens on a hot, humid day while attempting to show a property(then a call to the appropriate party is in order after ensuring entry is not possible).  As I recall, they are subject to mishaps when outside temps are too hot or too cool.  

It's a not pleasant but that's another thing that is rarely(if ever) taught in real estate licensing school.  It's really a Mr Crappy visit that is not one met on the welcome mat.  

Aug 24, 2020 09:06 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I had it happen several times and finally realized that my magnetic phone cover was interfering with the infrared sensor! It would eventually work but, it was embarrasingly slow. 

Aug 24, 2020 05:55 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

we actually no longer can get the fob in our MLS.  And no, we haven't had the issue.  Now we've had a few people who somehow turned off bluetooth on their phone, but never an issue with a box.

Aug 24, 2020 12:49 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

talk dirty to it...that usually turns it on .

Sorry can't help, we ditched Supra 15 years ago for Sentrilock and everything is bluetooth and App based...touchless on the newer models.

Aug 24, 2020 09:47 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I've had them do some funny things, but it seems like if I give it a few minutes it typically sorts itself out. Worst case I'll swing by the board and either swap it out or get them to reset it. I've had better success with the eKey app than I had with the ActiveKey. 

Aug 25, 2020 10:00 PM
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Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

I've had that happen.  A couple of things to check are do you need an update and is it connected to Bluetooth.  They both come undone at times.  Have you tried calling them?

Aug 25, 2020 10:33 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Yes, on my listing, battery was dead. My husband had to come and cut it off, on the instructions of my MLS; they replaced the box. Since it was my listing, at least I had another key.

Aug 25, 2020 10:28 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Well, my first thought is a battery check which you've done. I usually replace them when they're about 10 years old and they haven't failed me yet.

Aug 25, 2020 07:23 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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Have only used Supra a couple of times when listing in Riverside County so I can't help. Looks like you have some help from othersm though. Hoping your Board was able to assist!

Aug 24, 2020 09:01 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I have tried to open some that won't open.  It's usually the listing agent's mistake for using the wrong Supra or having a CBS code and not knowing it.

Aug 24, 2020 07:04 PM