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October is a Big Month for Con-Ed

By Keith Stonehouse

Title Insurance with Franklin Title Agency, LLC

October 22, 2012 12:15 AM

Hello & Welcome to Title Order Tuesday with your partners here at Franklin Title Agency,

As you know – I try to support, promote, and refer as much business as I can to my Realtor & Mortgage Loan Officer clients every week in any way that I can whether that be through networking, through social media, through my website: MRMM, through my community, or through getting them involved in all of the above – I always like to share what’s going on in the area that will possibly lead to connections, referrals, and of course business….

There are Some Great events are coming up serving our industry & your business that I will be attending as well as sponsoring that I thought you should know about:

Tuesday, Oct 23 – 8:30am – NOCBOR Annual Membership Meeting / Breakfast at Deer Lake Inn – Free http://www.nocbor.com

Tuesday, Oct 23 – 11:30am – MCC Motor City Connect Monthly Networking Lunch at Bastone’s Downtown Royal Oak $20 http://www.motorcityconnect.com

Tuesday, Oct 23 – 5:30pm – OXtober Networking Event at The Red Ox in Utica – Networking at its finest after work

Wednesday, Oct 24 – 9:00am – CRS Sponsored Con-Ed and Lunch with Pillar to Post at NOCBOR http://www.nocbor.com

Thursday, Oct 25 – 8:00am – Rochester Sunrise Pinnacle Awards at the Royal Park Hotel http://www.rrc-mi.com

Friday, Oct 26 – 8:30am – Coffee Talk Rochester Chamber Event with over 60 in attendance – Free - This is a Great way to end the week

Thursday, Nov 8 – 6:00pm – MMLA Michigan Mortgage Lender’s Association Annual Awards Banquet at the Atheneum Hotel Detroit http://www.mmla.net

For more Events, Con-Ed, Networking, etc – Check out the following sites and their calendars:

Michigan Realtor & Mortgage Masterminds http://www.michigigantrealtormasterminds.groupsite.com

NOCBOR – North Oakland County Board of Realtors http://www.nocbor.com

MMLA – Michigan Mortgage Lender’s Association http://www.mmla.net

GMAR – Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors http://www.gmaronline.com

MCC – Motor City Connect http://www.motorcityconnect.com

Biz Match Connect – http://www.bizmatchconnect.com

Here at Franklin Title Agency we don’t just provide Title Insurance, Searches & Closing Services throughout the state of Michigan…

We also offer & provide:

· Referrals directly for your business as well as providing referral partners.

· Marketing programs for your business in following up with clients after the closing table for client retention.

· Networking Opportunities for your business and brand.

· Broker Open’s at your Listings getting you more exposure.

· Assistance with social media for your business and brand.

I’m also Checking in to see if there is anything we can do for you today or this week here at Franklin like:

· Ordering Title & returning it to you the same or next day?

· Scheduling a Closing Literally Anywhere-Anytime in Michigan per your clients schedule & location?

· Ordering a Prelim HUD & getting it back right away so you can move forward with your file towards closing?

· Setting up a 5 year follow up marketing program after the closing table all hands free for you?

I am working hard in the fourth quarter to offer you products & services to better your business as well as the relationship with your clients (buyers, borrowers, and sellers) – This email goes into detail about just that…

I have put some time aside to put together a full one page tutorial of the ever growing Michigan Realtor & Mortgage Masterminds Group Website http://www.michigiganrealtormasterminds.groupsite.com So, you’re a member of this nearly 400 member group yet you don’t understand how to navigate the website? I’ve been hearing that a lot lately so, I wanted to take some time today and walk you through the website - The tutorial has been added as a link on the home page of the website.

I’ve created this website & group as a tool for you & your business in marketing your listings, networking with colleagues, sharing and receiving tips and advice, attending events (educational, Con-Ed, networking, mixers, roundtables, etc) across Metro Detroit and most importantly: the referrals you receive. Also, as part of the function of this site – it is designed to create SEO for all of the active members. There have been some outstanding success stories from this group whether it’s a connection here on the site or in one of the outside roundtables across Metro Detroit but, the one continuing problem that persists is the confusion of how to create a profile, post listings, post a blog, connect with fellow members etc through the website so, I’ve put together a ‘map’ or a tutorial here for you to navigate through with ease on the home page.

· Looking to Network amongst your Colleagues in terms of sharing listings, advice, questions, and expertise in the industry – Join us at Michigan Realtor & Mortgage Masterminds – A website geared to bringing Michigan Real Estate & Mortgage Professionals together. There has been great success in the past in terms of connecting buyers with listings, listings with buyers, as well as the education daily from the professionals we have as members. Don’t forget about the calendar full of great Real Estate minded events every month. http://www.Michigiganrealtormasterminds.groupsite.com – Join us on Linkedin as well.

· I have a Great Referral Partner for your Business - Are you looking for a Great Property Management Company and or a residential / commercial rehab company when buying / selling a home / investment property? I have some amazing clients that specialize in just that. If you need someone to manage rentals, work with out of state & country investors, rehab / flip or winterize an REO property, perform a build out – Let me refer you to my clients today. http://www.trademarkpropertysolutions.com or email them directly at trademarkpropertysolutions@yahoo.com

· 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 Agency will pay half when you close with us (leaving an avg. cost of $40 per closing) this has proven to be greatly successful across the US & now I want to bring it to you – Let’s put this program in place after your next closing where the only work you’ll have to do is provide the info of your client which we’ll already have. Check it / us out at http://www.continuityprograms.com/partners - Please, let me know if you have any questions.

· Have you recently bought a house, got married, getting married, or had a baby? If yes, it is important to make sure you have the proper life insurance protection. My friend, Jeff Miller can tell you the exact amount so that you have the peace of mind. His number is: 248-961-8900 jeff.miller@ppozone.com – This is a Great referral for your clients as well making you look like the All-Star!

Have you thought about trying Franklin Title Agency on your next title order and closing?

Give us a try – That’s all I ask – Give us a try on one deal & see if we can compete & beat who you are currently using when it comes to customer service, turn times, flexibility in closing times & locations anywhere-anytime in Michigan, cost, & returning your phone calls, emails, & HUD requests instantly. We appreciate our customers more than you know…

In closing (my favorite word obviously) – If you have not given Franklin Title Agency a try – Please, give us a try on your next title order and closing. Remember – Tomorrow is Title Order Tuesday here at Franklin Title Agency.

Thank you for your time and of course, your business. Have a great week ahead… Let’s make it the best October yet.

Keith Stonehouse

Vice President, Franklin Title Agency

Founder, Michigan Realtor & Mortgage Masterminds

http://www.michigiganrealtormasterminds.groupsite.com

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Mobile Email: keith.franklintitle@yahoo.com

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