INTEGRATED REAL ESTATE SHOWING SCHEDULING AND KEY DISPENSING SYSTEM
First Claim
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1. A method of dispensing a key from a key kiosk comprising the steps of:
- scheduling an appointment for showing a real property using a showing scheduling system, said appointment including a date, time, and authorized user;
communicating said appointment to said key kiosk;
authorizing a user at said key kiosk; and
dispensing said key.
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Abstract
A system and method for dispensing a key from a key kiosk disposed at a realtor'"'"'s office near a real property based on a showing appointment scheduled with a showing scheduling system. The appointment, including a date and time, as well as an authorized user is communicated from the showing scheduling system to the key kiosk. The user then authenticates herself or himself to the kiosk at the appropriate time, and the key is dispensed.
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10 Claims
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1. A method of dispensing a key from a key kiosk comprising the steps of:
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scheduling an appointment for showing a real property using a showing scheduling system, said appointment including a date, time, and authorized user; communicating said appointment to said key kiosk; authorizing a user at said key kiosk; and dispensing said key. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for dispensing a key comprising:
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a key kiosk for dispensing keys; said key kiosk including a communications device; a showing scheduling system for scheduling real estate showings, said showing scheduling system including a second communications device in communication with said key kiosk; wherein said showing scheduling system communicates an appointment including a date, time, and authorized user to said key kiosk; and wherein said key kiosk dispenses a key to a user after authorizing said user. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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