title: Is it about that time to consider an alternative to your current title insurance and closing company? - 07/19/12 12:59 AM
Is it about that time to consider an alternative to your current title insurance and closing company? This is the best the market has been in a long time thankfully... with that in mind - Is it about that time to consider an alternative to your current title insurance and closing company? Is your current title company keeping up with your orders, your closings, and your demands? If not and you are looking to work with a ever growing title company here locally closing anywhere-anytime for you and your clients - give us a try on your next title order and … (0 comments)

title: I Know You're Busy but I Have to Remind You - 07/16/12 12:51 AM
Hello & Welcome to the 3rd week of July, 2012 from your friends & partners here at Franklin Title Agency,
 
As we are all so busy these days with the market finally showing signs of bouncing back with raising home values & lowering interest rates – We can tend to lose our focus on what’s really important to our business – Our clients & their referrals…
 
I have put in place a 5 year follow up marketing program for you to stay in touch with your clients and their referrals in which we here at Franklin Title … (0 comments)

title: How to Pick Your Title Insurance & Closing Company in Michigan - 07/05/12 12:37 AM
How to Pick Your Title Insurance & Closing Company in Michigan whether you are a home buyer, selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, and or a Real Estate or Mortgage Professional.
Did you know: In the state of Michigan - You have the right to choose your own title insurance and closing company for your home purchase, sale, and mortgage refinance?
A lot of people do not know this as their Realtor or Mortgage Loan Officer have never told them. Most of the time I recommend going with who your Realtor and or Mortgage Loan Officer recommend through the process … (0 comments)

title: Let's Celebrate Today & throughout the Summer - 06/26/12 01:16 AM
Let’s Celebrate – It’s Title Order Tuesday at Franklin Title Agency!
 
Well… there is more to celebrate than just The Infamous Title Order Tuesday with FTA  (where you can simply order directly from our website http://www.franklintitleagency.com where there is also a title insurance calculator)
 
There is also some great events for you and your business to shine in and at – We need sponsors, item donations, and of course… golfers and attendees – this is a great way to get out there in your community and spotlight your business all while giving back. Join us at the wonderful … (0 comments)

title: Realtors Golfing is Always a Good Decision - 06/18/12 02:19 AM
Here are some great Golf Outings in the Metro Detroit area for Realtors, Mortgage Professionals, and those affiliates looking to network...
 
 
 
NOCBOR – North Oakland County Board of Realtors – August 9th at Fountains in Clarkston
http://www.NOCBOR.com
 
·         $75 per golfer
·         Additional $25 for ‘Super Tickets’ – On Course Contests
 
$75 per golfer includes:
 
·         18 holes & cart
·         Continental Breakfast / coffee / juice
·         Lunch on the turn – Choice of hot dog / burger, chips & pop
·         Dinner – 3 Entrée Buffet
·         Desert – Sponsored … (0 comments)

title: In Real Estate: Knock and the door will be opened for you - 06/18/12 12:36 AM
Hello & Good Morning starting off the 3rd week of June, 2012  - I want to start the day off and share with you something I say to myself every morning as I head into the office:
 
“Askand it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you.” - Luke 11:9
 
·         Do you Advertise / Market / Network your brand & or your business?
·         Do you Golf? …well, you don’t need to actually…
 
I guess what I’m getting at here is there is … (0 comments)

title: Creating Creative Commerce in Construction - 06/11/12 10:58 PM
Creating Creative Commerce in Construction...

As we serve the entire state of Michigan - Our Headquarters is in Downtown Rochester at 414 East Street in Oakland County, Michigan - One of the most beautiful cities in Michigan rich in history, family values, local commerce, and tradition...
This has been interupted by the main street makeover - tearing out Main Street entirely putting Downtown at stand still ....well, not really stand still - more like a whirl wind but, that's not always a bad thing and by that I mean - When Construction hands you lemons - You need to make Title … (1 comments)

title: Realtors are not members of local Chambers of Commerce - 06/11/12 10:14 PM
Are you involved in your local chamber of commerce or even a neighboring communities chamber of commerce?
I am (and I'm a Title Insurance company) and I've noticed more and more that Real Estate professionals have no interest in being active in chambers of commerce - atleast that ones I've visited and joined. Why is that? This truly puzzles me... Realtors are supposed to be members of the community or atleast want to be ...if anything, for business.
Is there something I am missing from this equation? I do my best to be as active as I can within the communities I … (3 comments)

title: Michigan's Title Order Tuesday Update with Franklin Title Agency - 06/05/12 01:19 AM
Hello – I’m just dropping by on this beautiful Title Order Tuesday checking in to see if there is anything you need today or this week from us here at Franklin Title Agency in terms of ordering title, updating title, and or scheduling closings?
 
As interest rates continue to lower and interest in buying homes is rising as well as new construction returns – New mortgage products emerge to save those who are underwater and short sale negotiations become much easier…
 
Now is the time to make sure you are working with the right title company capable … (0 comments)

title: Downtown Advertising with 'Sandwich Boards' - 06/01/12 12:52 AM
Advertising in general is a hit or miss situation... you never know what your going to get and nothing of course is guaranteed.
My office is located in a thriving small town downtown - Downtown Rochester, Michigan in one of the wealthiest areas within the wealthiest county in the state ...with that in mind - now picture the entire Main Street tore out for new water mains and updates to be installed for 4 months and all of that traffic is re-routed directly by my office all day and night.
How do we capture this audience that otherwise would nto be … (1 comments)

title: Past success stories are generally not applicable to new situations - 05/21/12 02:00 AM
Hello, Good Afternoon, & Welcome to another beautiful week in May with your friends & partners here at Franklin Title Agency,
 
Just dropping by checking in to see if there is anything you may need today or this week from us - In the meantime I have attached a formal title order form as well as the new title insurance premiums starting July 1, 2012 for your records. Don't forget we have installed a title premium calculator on our website for quick and easy title quoting for you and your clients.
 
There are several business networking and … (0 comments)

title: Build Your Trusted Team when Buying / Selling Your Home - 05/15/12 03:26 AM
When most people buy and or sell a home they usually find a Realtor somehow to either list their home for sale or help them find the home of their dreams.... or needs but, they don't think to build the rest of the team beyond the Real Estate Agent.
By that I am referring to the mortgage loan officer, the title insurance company, the home owners insurance company, the inspector, etc etc...
I have been in the title insurance business for 11 years now and most all of my friends and family choose me / my company - Franklin Title Agency … (1 comments)

title: Follow up after The Closing Table with Clients for 5 Years - 05/03/12 02:25 AM
The key to long term success in this business is to master the game of follow up... follow up after the closing table especially.
The potential for referrals and repeat business for years to come is not only endless but, it's priceless if you plan to be in this business for a long time.
Here at Franklin Title Agency - We've partnered up with Continuity Programs offering you a streamlined Co-Marketing process to follow up with your clients after closing table for 5 years http://www.continuityprograms.com/partners/franklin-title-agency/ 
We plan to be here for a long time as well so, we know we … (2 comments)

title: Why The In-House Title Insurance Company? Why? - 05/03/12 02:09 AM
The In-House Title Insurance Company has been my biggest competitor since day one in the Title Insurance business ...well, since being in sales in the business I should say.
I hear so many Realtors within Real Estate companies with In-House Title companies complain about service, pricing, and turn times yet still continue to use them so, I ask myself - why? Why do they feel so compelled to use this In-House Title company if they are not meeting expectations for them or their clients? Why?
So, beyond this blog - I have been asking Realtors that I serve on boards and committees with, Realtors I meet at networking … (0 comments)

title: Your Title Orders in May - 05/01/12 12:54 AM
Good Morning on this Beautiful Title Order Tuesday from your friends & partners here at Franklin Title Agency,
 
Welcome to May – Welcome to Spring…
 
As you know – Today is Title Order Tuesday – Please, let me know if there is anything we can do for you , get started for you, etc on this Title Order Tuesday to start May 2012. You can simply order title on our new streamlined website also now equipped with a title premium calculator for your convenience in quoting rates for your customers.
 
 
·         Don’t forget that we’ve partnered … (0 comments)

title: 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)

title: I Love You - 02/15/12 03:20 AM
Happy (Belated) Valentine’s Day from your friends & partners here at Franklin Title Agency!
 
Here at Franklin Title Agency - we Love our clients... not only on Valentines Day but throughout the year.
 
Let me know what we here at Franklin Title Agency can do for you and your clients this week – Remember that we have In-House Examining which means you get your title orders back the same or the next day as well as work with you in terms of follow up marketing after closing for 5 years with your clients with CPI… let me … (1 comments)

title: The Rise of the Title Insurance Industry - 02/15/12 03:11 AM
Here is a great article I found about the rise of the title insurance industry today that I thought I would share.
I know personally here at my company, Franklin Title Agency - we have seen record breaking numbers ending 2011 and beginning 2012 in terms of everything from refinance orders and closings with record low interest rates along with first time home buyers and investors out buying when the prices and values are so low.
http://www.insurancenetworking.com/news/title_insurance_am_best_kbw_fidelity_national_first_american_stewart-29055-1.html 
thank you for your time,
Keith Stonehouse
Franklin Title Agency
http://www.Franklintitleagency.com
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title: Retaining Home Buyers after Closing for 5 years - 01/17/12 02:33 AM
Hello & Good Morning on this Beautiful Title Order Tuesday with Franklin…
 
DID YOU KNOW:
 
·         When you close with Franklin Title Agency (anywhere-anytime in Michigan) We cover half the cost for all of your seamless 5 year follow up marketing through Continuity Programs including ‘Just Solds’? http://www.continuityprograms.com - We’ve partnered with CPI to help you Retain Buyers and Sellers for Five Years
 
·         When you order title with Franklin it goes directly to our 2 In-House Examiners instead of sending it to a 3rd party and or our underwriters giving you same to next day … (0 comments)

title: Referral to Realtors for 2011 Taxes - 01/10/12 06:02 AM
Attn Realtors: Planning for your 2011 taxes?
Don't Use Turbo Tax or any other service... Why?
Because Time is Money!
Flat Rate Tax Returns / Free Pick Up and Delivery is the way to go!
A lot of my clients have used him and I highly recommend my good friend:
 
Rob Butler, CPA
Butler CPA & Associates PLLC
248-496-8231
rbutler2005@comcast.net
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Keith Stonehouse, Franklin Title Agency (Franklin Title Agency, LLC)

Keith Stonehouse

Franklin Title Agency

Rochester, MI

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Franklin Title Agency, LLC

Address: 414 East Street, Rochester , MI, 48307

Office: (248) 564-4022

Mobile: (248) 894-4785



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