A lockbox is used by Jacksonville Florida real estate agents to gain access to your house. It is basically a padlock with a hollow inside where the key to your home is located. An electronic key or the combinations are the only things to use to get into the lockbox. A lockbox is convenient for you and the parties involved because the agents do not need to set up appointments to meet you or your agent at the house to view it. Allowing your Jacksonville Fl real estate agent to use a lockbox will bring in more potential buyers since almost every house on the market has one. The listing contract indicates whether you allow a lockbox or not. Typically, it is locked into place on the front door and cannot be removed.  A lockbox permits only agents to access the key within.