How much money is RMLS making from Supra?
RMLS has never made money from the Supra System. We have always operated on a less than break even basis by selling boxes at cost and distributing keys at cost. But we also paid for the 800 update number, warrant bad boxes and bad keys and supplied the staff to assist members with problems and to keep member records up to date. No one within the Realtor family is making any money from the old system or from the new system.

What are the advantages of the new key system?
There are several advantages to the new key system which are apparent.

• First, the keys will automatically be updated for users nightly by placing them on a syncing station hooked to your phone. At a predesignated time the system will call KIM and update itself using your phone line. If you fail to place your key on the syncing station, you can login to the Supra internet site and get an update code or you can update by calling the 800 number just as you do now. This process also re-charges the batteries in the key.
  
  
• Brokers, Associations and RMLS can send messages to members on their keys. This will greatly assist in keeping members up to date with communication.
  
  
• Showings of properties with boxes on them is communicated to members with their nightly update through the messaging system.
  
  
• E-Key users will be able to get an updated MLS list nightly with approximately 30 fields of data. This information will then be at their finger tips on their PDA's. Active Land and Residential properties will be included in the download.
  
  
• Security of listed homes falls somewhat on the Listing Broker. An electonic system, with daily termination of user rights through membership updates, is a stong security feature. Combination boxes on the other hand will probably never have their combinations changed leaving them vulnerable to all who know the combination. I recall several occasions yeas ago when agents let buyers go directly to homes and open the property by giving them the combination.
  
  

Am I required to enter into a lease with Supra?
Members are not required to enter into leases with Supra for a new key. Any member who chooses not to lease a key may make such choice at their option. However, the lease Agreements and RMLS rules strictly prohibit the sharing of keys with other agents or brokers. This is for obvious security reasons. The keys record the entry to a home by key number. The leasing members may find themselves responsible for missing or stolen property including criminal charges if entry was by another user. There are also fines of up to $500.00 for abuse of this Rule.