About
SentriLock is the industry’s most secure and reliable electronic lockbox system and the official lockbox solution for the National Association of REALTORS®. SentriLock is integrated with the MLS to allow seamless and secure access to listings.
By using the SentriKey® Real Estate Mobile App, you can open SentriLock Lockboxes, view access logs, generate access codes, manage your Lockbox inventory, and more. You can read the full SentriLock Rules & Regulations here.
How to Sign Up for SentriLock
New Members have the option within the online application to “opt in to SentriLock.” If “yes” is selected, the new member will receive an email after their membership application is processed with information on how to set up their SentriLock account.
Current NVAR Members who do not have a SentriLock account, please fill out the SentriLock Form below:
About SentriLock Reciprocity
SentriLock Reciprocity can give you access to lockboxes in areas outside of the NVAR footprint without having to apply for membership to the local association in that area.
NVAR members have automatic reciprocity to properties in the following areas:
- Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®
- Realtor® Association of Prince William
- Dulles Area Association of Realtors®
- Greater Piedmont Association of Realtors®
- Blue Ridge Association of Realtors®
- Massanutten Association of Realtors®
- Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors®
- Central Virginia Regional Area
- South Central Association of Realtors®
- Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
NVAR Members have automatic reciprocity to:
- Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors®
NVAR Members will want to request reciprocity for the following areas:
- Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS®
- Carroll County Association of REALTORS®
- Frederick County Association of REALTORS®
- Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS®
- Harford County Association of REALTORS®
- Howard County Association of REALTORS®
- Pen-Mar Regional Association of Realtors®
- Prince Georges County Association of REALTORS®
- Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS®
Individuals must contact these associations directly to establish reciprocity.
- Mid-Shore Association: Member must send request www.midshoreboardofrealtors.com
- Coastal Association: Member must send request www.coastalrealtors.org
- Garrett County Association: Member must send request www.gcbr.org
- Bay Area Association: Member must send request www.baar.realtor
- Historic Highlands Board of Realtors®: Member must send request via form www.hharealtors.com
NVAR Members will want to request reciprocity for the following area:
- West Virginia: Eastern Panhandle Board of Realtors®
- Pennsylvania: York & Adams Counties
- Tennessee: Clarksville Association of REALTORS®
Did you know that you can request for your association to have reciprocity with NVAR? Inquire today at membership@nvar.com
About the SentriKey® Real Estate App
- Access lockboxes without Wi-Fi
- Safeguard your private information
- Access information regarding the property
- Assign a lockbox to a property
- And MORE!
NVAR recommends comprehensive zoning changes and incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices at all price levels to suit our diverse population, including encouraging mixed-use development.
It is essential that comprehensive plans provide for the development of owner-occupied housing, to meet existing and forecasted housing demand without unreasonable zoning and land use restrictions that lead to increased costs for housing. Updating zoning ordinances and maps to encourage mixed use with higher residential density in existing commercial areas can provide new home ownership opportunities without affecting existing residential neighborhoods.
SentriLock Fees
SentriLock charges an Annual Leasing Fee ($145) in January, which is paid directly to SentriLock. Upon joining or re-joining the Association, an Application Fee ($75) will be applied. A Lockbox Service Fee ($10) is charged by NVAR with your annual membership dues at the beginning of the fiscal year. This Lockbox Service fee covers troubleshooting and lockbox maintenance in our Realtor® Shop.
| SentriLock Annual Service Fee | $145 | Paid directly to SentriLock |
| SentriLock Application Fee | $75 | Paid directly to NVAR |
| Lockbox Service Fee | $10 | Included in Annual Dues Renewal |
Need to Buy a SentriLock Lockbox?
Lockboxes can be purchased at the Realtor Shop®, through the NVAR App, or in-person at NVAR.
This item is for pickup only and cannot be shipped. SentriLock’s Bluetooth® lockboxes are made with durable materials and designed to resist tampering.
If you purchase a lockbox from a fellow Realtor®, please obtain a bill of sale so that the lockbox can be assigned to the new owner’s account. You can email a bill of sale to membership@nvar.com for lockbox ownership assistance if necessary.
Please ensure, if you plan to sell or gift your lockbox to a new owner, to provide them with a Bill of Sale. This Bill of Sale should include name, NRDS ID, date, and serial number of the lockbox. Any NVAR member can initiate the transfer process to another NVAR member by first logging into sentrilock.com.
How to Transfer Ownership of a Lockbox from One Agent to Another:
1. Initiating the Transfer: Original Owner
- Log in to the SentriKey Real Estate app or website.
- Locate the lockbox serial number and initiate the transfer.
- Select the new owner from the available agent list.
- Submit the transfer request.
2. New Owner Takes Ownership: New Owner
- Launch the SentriKey Real Estate app.
- Navigate to the “Take/Remove Ownership” option (usually within the hamburger menu in the upper left).
- Scan the QR code on the back of the lockbox.
It is recommended to open the key compartment and shackle to ensure ownership has successfully been completed.
Questions? Contact NVAR Member Services at membership@nvar.com for assistance.
NVAR recommends comprehensive zoning changes and incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices at all price levels to suit our diverse population, including encouraging mixed-use development.
It is essential that comprehensive plans provide for the development of owner-occupied housing, to meet existing and forecasted housing demand without unreasonable zoning and land use restrictions that lead to increased costs for housing. Updating zoning ordinances and maps to encourage mixed use with higher residential density in existing commercial areas can provide new home ownership opportunities without affecting existing residential neighborhoods.
Battery Issues?
NVAR offers complimentary one–day rentals of the Power Paddle and Power Pack. These are tools used to help give limited battery life to a dead lockbox on a door or railing. NVAR does request a one–page form to be completed upon rental of this equipment, including credit card information, in the event of loss or damages. This document is shredded upon return of the Power Paddle and Power Pack. For questions, contact us at 703–207–3200.