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Do you feel like you are in the dark as to what is really going on at your rental property? Have you been told by your management company that your place has not been rented for over 2 months, but suddenly is booked the day you want to use it? Are you miles away from your rental property and wary of the management company you currently use? Have you visited your rental property only to find that it is currently being used without your knowledge? These are just a few of the many stories and complaints that we hear on a regular basis. If only your lock could talk……

Well now, they can. Schlage has developed a lock called the Schlage LiNK in which you use your computer or cell phone to send a signal through your home router, which then sends a signal to the Schlage Bridge, which in turn sends a wireless signal to the lockset. The Bridge is the device that creates a network within your home that connects the lockset to the internet and it can relay a signal to the devices for up to 100ft. You can also add lights, thermostats, and cameras to the system. Using Schlage’s web interface, you can give someone access to your property as well as check to see who is going in and out of your property. This lock does require that you have internet access at the location of the lock in order for it to function and they also charge a monthly subscription fee of $12.99.

Another lock on the market that allows you to see what is really going on at your property is called ResortLock. This lock uses a website to generate codes for those you want to allow access but in addition offers additional software to install on your computer which also allows you to generate temporary codes, but also gives you additional functions such as audit trail and time shift scheduling. You can assign guests, employees, or contractors names to every code and ibutton you provide. Via the programming ibutton, which is like a key fob, you can then download access information from the lock and view on your computer. It will show the date, time, and user/code that has accessed the property. The time shift scheduling allows you to create codes/ibuttons for employees, cleaning crews, management companies, etc., that will only work under the dates and times that you specify. The code/ibutton will not provide access during any other time.

The great thing about the ResortLock is that there are no monthly subscription fees and you do not have to have an internet connection at the location of the lock in order to use it. The ResortLocks unique serial number is input into the software/website and thus “links” the lock to it. The software will run the same algorithm as the lock runs once this serial number is input and hence, no internet connection needed and the correct codes for that particular lock will be produced.

Finally, property managers can rest assured that they are in complete control of their properties, even if they are hundreds of miles away. Gone are the days of feeling left in the dark about what really goes on at your rental location, business, or home. When you are questioning who is accessing your property, now all you need to do is ask your lock to tell you all the answers.

So you own a rental vacation home thousands of miles away from your home. You are very familiar with issues that come up with your guests such as missing keys, lockouts, late or early check ins/outs, etc. Since you are many miles away from your rental property, it is often difficult to deal with these issues which in turn lead to added stress for all parties involved. What if you could manage all of these problems right from your home or office? Using the ResortLock, all of these common issues can be handled quickly and with ease.

ResortLock diminishes your need to issue keys or permanent codes to your guests. No more worrying about how many keys to your property are floating around or if your guest are giving the permanent code out as well as using the code to gain access at a later time. ResortLock produces temporary codes that will only work for the timeframe you create and when that timeframe is over the code will expire, eliminating the need to worry about if your property is being used without your knowledge. Another advantage of the ResortLock is no more lockouts – if you renter loses their key and gets locked out, that is a problem.  If guests lose their code-not a problem. Simply issue another code through the website or software and give them their new temporary code within minutes.

ResortLock is also useful for business and home owners.  Do you have a weekly cleaning crew that needs access for a specific date/time range? Want your door to automatically unlock when your business opens and lock again when you close? Need to let someone into your home but are unable to be there to let them inside? Need to know who is going in and out of your property and when? ResortLock gives you the power to deal with of all of these scenarios and more.

You can assign permanent codes or ibuttons (similar to key fobs) for employees, cleaners, contractors, etc. and control the exact times and days that you want them to have access. Via the programming ibutton that comes with the software package, you can then download access information from the lock and view on your computer. ResortLock will store the date, time, and code used for up to 4000 individual events. You can also program a schedule of operation for your lock, enabling you to leave your lock open during certain times of the day (business hours) or automatically switch between passage (leaves the door open) & code-entry mode (locks automatically after 5 seconds).

These are just a few examples of how ResortLock can be a valuable asset for your rental property, business, or home. Not only does ResortLock provide more control than any other lock on the market, it’s the lowest cost remote management lock solution available and has no monthly fees. Visit www.ResortLock.com to learn more about all that ResortLock has to offer.