keith: Realtors Networking or Business Building? - 01/09/13 03:55 AM
There are so many questions today as we begin a new year about what and how and why to networking in our industry.
Now, I know why I network as a title insurance company but, I wonder sometimes why it is important for Realtors and how they can make the most of their time and money in doing so... with that in mind - I have brought back Realtor Mastermind Roundtable Luncheons all across Metro Detroit back by popular demand. 
I hosted these luncheons years ago and as the market dropped - so did the luncheons - Now that the market … (0 comments)

keith: Back By Popular Demand MI Realtor Mastermind Roundtable Luncheons - 01/02/13 06:20 AM
Michigan Realtor & Mortgage Masterminds 2013 Roundtable Luncheon Meeting Schedule                                                    
 
All Meetings are on Thursdays from 11:30am to 1pm.
 
*Make sure to bring copies (hand-outs) of your current listings for everyone attending and information (hand-outs) on the current buyer’s wants & needs you are currently working with.
 
The Weekly Luncheons are a way to bring local Realtors, Mortgage Professionals, and affiliates together to share their listings & buyers wants & needs to … (0 comments)

keith: Looking for a Michigan Realtor or Mortgage Loan Officer? - 12/25/12 11:49 PM
Looking for a Realtor? Looking for a Mortgage Loan Officer? Appraiser, Inspector, Home Stager, etc? Check out my website today - Join & Connect with the best of the best athttp://michigiganrealtormasterminds.groupsite.com/main/summary 
 
 
 
 
 
Make this a Positive Day ...unless you've made other plans,
 
 
Keith Stonehouse
Vice President, Franklin Title Agency
 
Founder, Michigan Realtor & Mortgage Masterminds
http://www.michigiganrealtormasterminds.groupsite.com
 
Our New Streamlined Website: http://www.franklintitleagency.com      
Mobile Email: keith.franklintitle@yahoo.com
 
Proud Recipient of the 2011 'Good Neighbor' Award - WCR Rochester
Proud Recipient of the 2011 "Affiliate of the Year' - NOCBOR
 
Linkedin: http://www.Linkedin.com/in/keithstonehouse
RPAC Major … (0 comments)

keith: Realtor Lunch & Learn on 5 Year Follow up Marketing after the Closing Table - 02/27/12 04:03 AM
Lunch & Learn at Franklin Title Agency's newest location with CPI's 5 Year Follow Up Marketing After When:11:30am - 1pm EDT Wednesday, March 14 2012Where:Franklin Title Agency World HQ in Beautiful Downtown Rochester I want to formally invite you to our newest office - our new World Headquarters.... Yeah, I said it - World Headquarters on Wednesday, March 14th at 11:30am - 1pm. Lunch will be provided.  
The reason I am inviting you to our office is not only to show you our beautiful new 6,000 square foot completely renovated building located in downtown Rochester but, to show you our newest … (1 comments)

keith: 12 Things Happy People Do Differently - 01/24/12 06:19 AM
Good Afternoon on this Title Order Tuesday with Franklin Title Agency,
 
As I reflect back on my career – I don’t think of you as simply my client as I wait patiently every day for a new title order to come across or a closing to be scheduled for the week ahead but, rather a friend and a partner. This career I have chosen – this company – the boards and committees I sit on - my clients are all my life… my happiness.
 
I'd always believed that a life of quality, enjoyment, and wisdom were my … (4 comments)

keith: The Holidays in Real Estate 2010 - 11/29/10 02:29 AM
Hello & Welcome to the final week of November 2010 & the beginning of December 2010 from your friends & partners at Franklin Title Agency.  
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend with friends & family & are ready to tackle the week ahead like we know we sure are....  
Dropping by this week not only to check in to see if you need any title ordered, updated (instantly), and or closings scheduled (anywhere-anytime in Michigan) but, also to remind you about some great Holiday events to be apart of as a Real Estate professional in our area & … (0 comments)

keith: The Week in Review - From the Closing Table - 10/19/10 03:48 AM
Hello, Good Morning / Afternoon, and Welcome to 3rd week of October 2010!   I am dropping by today for a few reasons.  
First, I am checking in to see if there is anything you need from us this week in terms of title orders, title updated, deed work completed, and or closings scheduled. http://www.franklintitleagency.com  
Second, I wanted to remind you of this month's Tempus Business & Charitable Networking Event that I co-host this Wednesday after work at The Black Finn Downtown Royal Oak at 5:30pm $10. Join us for great food, drink, networking, and all for 2 great causes … (0 comments)

keith: Realtors Golfing for a Great Cause - 05/21/10 05:52 AM
Hello,
Dropping by this afternoon letting you know about some great events around Metro Detroit that we are apart & would love to have you apart of as well:
The Boys & Girls Clubs upcoming Golf Outing August 16th (still looking for foursomes, event sponsors, hole sponsors, etc.) $600 Foursome includes breakfast, lunch, drink tix, dinner, and prizes   The Women's Council of Realtors Golf Outing June 10th (still looking for foursomes, event sponsors, and hole sponsors, etc.) The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Auburn Hills June 5th - We need cancer survivors to celebrate their lives - The cancer survivors are … (1 comments)

keith: 'The' What's Happening in Metro Detroit - 05/21/10 05:25 AM
Hello & TGIF!  
THANK YOU for another Great week here at Franklin Title & The Short Sale Negotiators!   Dropping by wishing you a Great Weekend ahead - Here are some links to Detroit local events, games, and weather around Metro Detroit.  
Looking forward to another Great week ahead as well as closing out May 2010 with a bang!  
Metro Detroit Music: http://eventful.com/detroit/events/may  
Metro Detroit Business Events: http://www.crainsdetroit.com/section/events#  
Detroit Tigers: http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=detnews&page=mlb/teams/032/schedule.aspx?team=032,season=  
Detroit Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/48201    
Thanks again and have a Great Weekend,      
 
Keith StonehouseVice PresidentFranklin Title Agency, LLChttp://www.franklintitleagency.com  
Short … (0 comments)

keith: Great Staff makes the Difference! - 05/11/10 04:00 AM
A new Realtor client of mine ordered title (forgot to order earlier) late Friday afternoon from us here @ Franklin Title Agency & Closed on it mid day Monday (yesterday) with ease ...thanks to our Great staff always being on top of their game! Having an in-house Title Examiner definately makes it smoother but having a staff that takes ownership on each file makes it GOLD!
Having Great Staff makes the difference in moving ahead with your business
 
Keith Stonehouse
Franklin Title Agency http://www.franklintitleagency.com
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keith: Franklin's Titlework & Golf Update for May - 05/10/10 08:37 AM
Hello, Good Afternoon, and Welcome to the 2nd week of May 2010!  
Dropping by this afternoon letting you know about some great events around Metro Detroit that we are apart & would love to have you apart of as well:
The Boys & Girls Clubs upcoming Golf Outing in August (still looking for foursomes, event sponsors, hole sponsors, etc.) The Women's Council of Realtors Golf Outing June 10th (still looking for foursomes, event sponsors, and hole sponsors, etc.) The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Auburn Hills June 5th - We need cancer survivors to celebrate their lives - The cancer … (0 comments)

keith: Are You Afraid of Being Successful? - 03/01/10 03:26 AM
Hello & Welcome to March 2010!
The sun is shining and home sales are rising... who could ask for more?   I'm dropping by checking in to see if there is anything you need from us here at Franklin Title Agency like ordering title, a title question answered, your current title work updated, some deedwork completed, or scheduling a closing.  
Here is a link to a great blog I thought you might be interested in - I sure was...
Are you Afraid to be Successful? http://www.brokeragentsocial.com/article/674/are-you-afraid-to-be-successful  
Also, Have you joined WCR (Womens Council of Realtors) yet? If you haven't … (3 comments)

keith: Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others let go - 11/23/09 01:43 AM
Hello, Good Morning & Welcome to Thanksgiving Week 2009!  
I was given a gift last week of a beautiful picture framed with the quote:
"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others let go" printed on it next to a leaning tree in the desert ...and I thought of course of everyone who is still making waves in our industry today (Real Estate, Mortgages, Title, etc etc) - and that would be YOU! - I thought the quote was definately fitting for the Real Estate Industry today!
I'm also dropping by to see if there may be anything you may … (3 comments)

keith: Monday Afternoon Referral Partners - 11/16/09 04:27 AM
Hello & Welcome to another great week in November 2009!
Dropping by to see if there may be something you need from us here at Franklin Title Agency this week whether it's a new title order (title order form attached or you can go to the website http://www.franklintitleagency.com), a title question answered, your current title updated instantly, deed work prepared, or a closing scheduled - we are here for you in no more than 2 rings of the phone or an email away!
As the Subject line reads: Here are some great referral partners this week who I've done referral business with for … (0 comments)

keith: Oakland County Listings at their Best! - 09/10/09 07:42 AM
Here are just some of the great Michigan listings that were passed around the Listings / Buyers Matchup Event Wednesday with the WCR:

AUBURN HILLS
1,972 Sq Ft. Newer Split Level in Auburn Hills with 4 bedrooms, master suite with jetted tub, huge front porch & back deck, 2 car garage for only $145,000
AUBURN HILLS
2,249 Sq Ft. newer Colonial in Auburn Hills with 3 possibly 4 bedrooms, partially finished basement, 2 car garage for only $215,000
AUBURN HILLS
850 Sq Ft. updated Ranch on oversized corner lot with fenced in yard, patio, 2 bedrooms, and oversized 2 car … (1 comments)

keith: Title Insurance this week & NO CHARGE next week! - 09/01/09 01:54 AM
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keith: RESPA, Golf, Social Media & Title Insurance OH MY! - 08/03/09 03:53 AM
Hello and Welcome to August 2009 here in Michigan Real Estate!
I'm dropping by with some info, some updates, and asking for your support in the Boy's & Girl's Club's upcoming event.  
First, I want to show you a great article posted by Marx Sterbcow about having the right to choose your own title insurance company per RESPA:
RESPA: SECTION 9 WHY WAS I REQUIRED TO BUY TITLE INSURANCE FROM SPECIFIC TITLE COMPANY BY SELLER? http://www.respalawyer.com/2009/04/respa_section_9_why_was_i_requ.html
Posted On: April 30, 2009 by Marx Sterbcow The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act's (RESPA) Section 9 (12 U.S.C. §2608) and Regulation X … (0 comments)

keith: Monday with Franklin & The Founder - 06/29/09 04:16 AM
Hello & Good Afternoon on another gorgeous Monday in June 2009!  
Dropping by checking in to see if there is anything you or your clients might need this week as we head into July from Franklin Title Agency whether it be:  
Ordering title and recieving it back same to next day Answering any title / legal related questions Schedule a closing literally Anywhere - Anytime in Michigan at $250. Updating any titlework we currenty have on file Ordering a Search for a property in question Working with you in providing Home Warranties for your closings Working with you on Short … (0 comments)

keith: Great Quote on Selling - 06/01/09 07:09 AM
Successful Selling = 2 parts relationship + 1 part product/service + 1 part timing. Are you skipping an ingredient? - Beverly Cornell (Iterotext)
- Keith Stonehouse, Franklin Title Agency - Michigan
http://www.franklintitleagency.com
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keith: FTA Monday Check in - 02/16/09 04:08 AM
Good Afternoon on this beautiful Monday from Franklin Title Agency,  
Checking in to see if there is anything we can do for you and your clients this week whether its ordering title, searching a property, notarizing documents, recording documents, putting together deed work, or closing on a transaction literally anywhere-anytime in the state of Michigan?  
Looking forward to working with you on your next transaction, Have a Great Week!    
*To order title simply go to http://www.franklintitleagency.com or fax to 248-564-4024
Keith Stonehouse, Vice President - Franklin Title Agencykeith.franklintitle@yahoo.com 248-894-4785
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Franklin Title Agency

Rochester, MI

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