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Re: Joining the local board of Realtors.
I know a fair number of inspectors that belong to various local boards. Most do it so that they can go to their meetings and "Network" with the agents at their monthly meetings.
Some belong as others have said so they have have an MLS key to enter homes with a lock box. A few belong so they can teach CE classes to the various agents.
I have been inspecting since 1995 and I have never had a lock box key. I have also never really had any problem getting into a home. When my client calls and we set the time, I tell them to tell their agent the date and time. Very seldom will the agent complain to their client. Now if I call the agent I have found that they do complain about me not having a key. So I let my client call and set it up with the agent.
In my area I would need to join 3-4 different boards and all have different key systems! Just not worth the cost, time and effort.
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