The ValleyMLS Board of Directors recently approved the need for a Sentrilock System Agreement to protect properties against unauthorized access.
This came after the Board was notified last month of a troubling situation that involved unauthorized access to a property by an appraiser whose daughter was a prospective buyer.
The individual, who was not representing either party in the transaction, arrived early to the property alone, rang the doorbell, and accessed the home through the lockbox. Though the property owner was not at home, a complaint was filed with the police.
Several policies were violated by this action with potential liability for multiple parties.
Because of this situation, acceptance of the terms of an agreement is now required to protect ValleyMLS subscribers and the MLS as a whole. All members must now acknowledge that they understand the permissible conditions under which a lockbox can be accessed to enter a property.
