oakland county: Real Estate & Football Come Together This Week - 09/02/14 01:50 AM
First Down: Welcome to September 2014: It's back to school time, back to football time - both college (MSU) & NFL, fall is around the corner, & the fourth quarter (no, not a football reference) is upon us... do you have a plan or a play set up to meet your goal (ok, that IS a football reference) for the fourth quarter? Let's meet over coffee or lunch this week or next & see if my experience can help your fourth quarter experience...  
Second: I hope you had as great of a Labor Day weekend as I know we sure did spent with friends and family on the … (3 comments)

oakland county: Celebrating an Outstanding Summer in Real Estate This Wednesday - 08/25/14 01:03 AM
    Hello & Welcome to the Final week of August 2014,   The Summer has flown by but, we will be celebrating what an Outstanding Summer it truly was in Real Estate This Wednesday at Kona Grill in Troy 5-8pm. Franklin Title Agency will be covering your first drink and our sponsors will be covering food, prizes, and giveaways throughout the night. Join us Wednesday at Kona in celebrating of an Outstanding Summer. More info at: Click here to RSVP   Before planning for Wednesday - Don't forget that tomorrow is Title Order Tuesday with your partners here at Franklin Title Agency where you can order … (0 comments)

oakland county: By Popular Demand: Realtor Masterminds Happy Hour at Kona Grill 8/27 - 08/11/14 04:59 AM
By Popular Demand: Masterminds Happy Hour Mixer at Kona Grill Wed, Aug 27th
Kona Grill at 30 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48083
Come one Come all to the 1st Masterminds Mixer. When I sent out the surveys earlier this year asking everyone "If I created a Masterminds happy hour mixer - would you attend?" and I received back on all the survey 100% YES across the board...
(Your 1st drink is on Franklin Title Agency)
*Appetizers covered by Lake Michigan Credit Union Home Mortgage, Emil Izrailov - Mortgage Sales Manager
*50/50 & Gifts Sponsored & Donated by Mortgage Resource … (2 comments)

oakland county: Kickoff of New Masterminds Series: Habits of Top Producers Thursday - 07/02/14 02:12 AM
You're Invited to the Kickoff of the New Masterminds Series: Habits of Top Producers with Shelly Smith of Southwestern Consulting. Shelly will be covering how Top Producers get to become Top Producers and how and why they reach their goals and potential - RSVP today  
Most Importantly: We will be matching your Great Lis...tings & pocket listings with fellow agents' buyers from all across Metro Detroit where we average 3-5 matches per week / per luncheon
We will be Downtown Rochester at The Rochester Mills Brewery where Realtors travel from all across Southeastern Michigan to be the referral partner … (0 comments)

oakland county: New Masterminds Luncheon Series: Habits of Top Producers July 3rd - 06/27/14 12:51 AM
You're Invited to the Kickoff of the New Masterminds Series: Habits of Top Producers with Shelly Smith of Southwestern Consulting. Shelly will be covering how Top Producers get to become Top Producers and how and why they reach their goals and potential - RSVP today
 
Most Importantly: We will be matching your Great Listings & pocket listings with fellow agents' buyers from all across Metro Detroit where we average 3-5 matches per week / per luncheon
 
We will be Downtown Rochester at The Rochester Mills Brewery where Realtors travel from all across Southeastern Michigan to be the referral partner for their neck … (0 comments)

oakland county: Michigan Realtor Masterminds at Andiamo's in Clarkston This Wednesday - 02/13/14 11:12 PM
There was such a large demand for a Masterminds Luncheon in the Clarkston / Grand Blanc area last year that we've put in the work for this year and created a new third Wednesday of every month Clarkston (North Oakland / Genesee Edition) luncheon location being held at Andiamos (formerly Mesquite Creek) in our own VIP private room.
 
Address: 7228 N. Main Street Clarkston, MI 48346 (directly off of the exit from I-75) for convenience.
Our First Luncheon at this location will be Wednesday, February 19th at 11:30am - 1pm
Mark your calendars for this luncheon at the absolutely stunning … (2 comments)

oakland county: You Never Know IF You Don't ASK - 12/30/13 02:58 AM
You Never Know IF You Don't ASK: The Greatest motto in sales when referencing the basics.
In 2014 a lot will be changing in the Real Estate & Mortgage worlds in terms of rules, regulations, and conditions. How Realtors & Mortgage Loan Officers operate will change drastically and with that in mind - Relationships will be changing as well when it comes to business partnerships.
My ASK: In 2014 is to simply Give Franklin Title Agency a try on your next title order whether that be pre-title, rush title, title search, foreclosure guarantees, mortgage refinance title, commercial title, etc...
We would love to earn … (0 comments)

oakland county: Title Insurance Companies These Days - 10/07/13 04:29 AM
It's October - The fourth quarter of 2013 right now and 5-6 years after the Real Estate market imploded and most title insurance companies shut their doors, downsized, and or merged. 
It's a different world for title insurance companies in terms of compliance, RESPA, rules, and regulations in how title companies operate, earn and conduct business, as well as work with their underwriters ...and this is best for all parties involved. 
I have been hearing from a lot of Real Estate Agents and Realtors that title companies are holding up deals and or killing deals all together. Well, this goes back … (0 comments)

oakland county: This Thursday's Big Real Estate Event in Downtown Birmingham, MI - 09/09/13 06:13 AM
This Thursday: Utilizing & Learning the New Laws of Real Estate Series Finale - Downtown Birmingham   When: 11:30am - 1pm EDT Thursday, September 12 2013 Where: 220 Downtown Birmingham on 220 Merril Description: Join 30+ other proactive top professionals under the Real Estate & Mortgage Finance Umbrella This Thursday for another amazing lunch at 220 Merrill Downtown Birmingham at 11:30am for: Utilizing & Learning the New Laws of Michigan Real Estate (including short sale guidelines, foreclosures, Fannie & Freddie guidelines, estates, probate, as well as Real Estate code of ethics). 

Your Keynote Speakers for this Series: The Real Estate Legal Team of Landmark … (0 comments)

oakland county: Right in Front of You - 09/09/13 05:28 AM
Hello, Good Afternoon & Welcome to Another week of September, 2013!
 
Yes, you get a lot of emails, blog posts, and social media updates from me & that’s because honestly – I want to stay in front of you. 
Why? Well, I know you have a relationship with a title company or two but at any moment that could change and with the every changing rule, regulation, condition, law, and expectation we have been here for our clients along the way since 2004 as well as helping our clients grow their brand and their business from networking, events, social media … (2 comments)

oakland county: Realtor Mastermind Roundtable Luncheon This Thursday & Every Thursday - 02/24/13 11:33 PM
Good Morning & Welcome to the final week of February 2013 from your partners here at Franklin,
 
 
I wanted to bring to your attention this week the upcoming Michigan Realtor Masterminds Roundtable Luncheon in Northville at Aubree’s on Haggerty and 8 mile at 11:30am. Luncheons are scheduled every Thursday at 11:30 in Birmingham, Rochester, Chesterfield, and Northville.
 
This is a great opportunity to network amongst fellow Realtors from all across Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties. I have seen great success in these luncheons over the years in terms of referrals and closings averaging 3 closed deals per luncheon. … (0 comments)

oakland county: What Happens After the Closing Table? - 02/24/13 11:27 PM
Hello & Good Morning from your partners here at Franklin Title Agency, Welcome to the final week of February 2013!
 
 
So, What Happens After the Closing Table?
 
Think about all the refinance closings you’ve done last week and the years leading up to today.
Now, think about all the new home purchase closings you’ve done last week and the years leading up to today.
 
Do you have a system to follow up with those clients after the closing table thanking them and asking for referrals? If you answered No, I have a program that … (1 comments)

oakland county: Back By Popular Demand for Realtors & Mortgage Loan Officers - 01/07/13 02:48 AM
Hello, Good Afternoon, and Welcome to the 2nd week of January 2013,
 
Here at Franklin Title Agency, we strive to help, support, and partner with our Realtor, Mortgage Loan Officer, and Investor clients & potential clients here in Michigan. My goal for myself, my business, and my clients is to Be the Change I Wish to See in My Business …and yours.
 
This week’s email is focused on just that…
Here are 3 topics I wanted to share with you that will not only support your business but, grow it as well as it has with Franklin … (0 comments)

oakland county: Work with a Title & Closing Co. that works with you (not just for you) - 12/09/12 11:39 PM
Good Morning & Welcome to the 2nd week of December, 2012 from your friends & partners here at Franklin Title,
 
 
As we come to the end of 2012 – Have you thought about giving Franklin a try on your next title order?
Why not? We do and offer a lot more than the traditional title insurance and closing company here in Michigan. It’s extremely simple to order title either on our website, email me the info, fax me a title order form, or even text me the info …yes, it’s that easy!
 
 
Here at Franklin … (0 comments)

oakland county: Join Franklin Title for a Special Night Tonight in Downtown Rochester - 11/25/12 11:20 PM
Hello & Good morning from your partners here at Franklin Title Agency,
 
I hope your Thanksgiving was the best one yet with friends & family but, Thankfully the holiday festivities are not over with…
 
Come join us Tonight as we Sponsor Lagniappe at the Big Bright Lights Show Downtown Rochester.
 
(Yes, all the construction is completed)
 
This year we’ve (Franklin Title Agency) decided to be the main sponsor for this great event for the whole family as we do every year with the parade Sunday, December 2nd in which I will be walking in as … (0 comments)

oakland county: Thankful This is Not Coincidence - 11/18/12 11:00 PM
Hello & Good morning from your partners here at Franklin Title Agency,
 
Happy Thanksgiving well… week really… looking ahead to a day in which not only do we take a day or 2 off of work in addition to the weekend but, we get together with friends and family and recognize who and what we are truly Thankful for. What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets.  I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?  No One Diets on Thanksgiving& isn’t it funny that Thanksgiving … (1 comments)

oakland county: Introducing the Newest Addition to Franklin Title Team - 11/05/12 02:03 AM
Hello & Welcome to November 2012 from your partners here at Franklin Title Agency,
 
I want to introduce you to the newest addition to the Franklin Title Team, Casey Quintana.
As our business is growing as well as our client base, Casey will be working side by side with me handling your closings, as well as swinging by your office from time to time to check on you and drop off goodies. She will also be attending networking functions and board meetings that I cannot make it to on my behalf. Casey has been in the Title Insurance business … (0 comments)

oakland county: Are We a Fee Based, Fee Driven Industry Now? - 10/29/12 11:46 PM
As customers become more educated in the buying, selling, and refinancing process (which they should be) I've noticed that my potential clients are shopping my rates more and more over my service and products offered.
Now either this is because they are trying to save their customers money in the deal or they are trying to make more on their end... I'm not entirely sure which one it is but, I am going to hope that it is the first theory.
I guess in the end it benefits the customer either way which is a win win for all seeing that … (4 comments)

oakland county: Scary Time for Some Title Insurance Companies - 10/29/12 12:12 AM
Hello & Welcome to the Closing (my favorite word) of October 2012 with your partners here at Franklin Title Agency,
 
Halloween is only a couple of days away! Have you picked out your costume, theme, and or parties that you’re going to attend? I’d actually love to hear what you are dressing up as this year!
 
 
Here at Franklin, it is a scary time for our competition (other title insurance companies) out there knowing that we offer our clients & potential clients so much for their business beyond simply providing title commitments same to next day of … (1 comments)

oakland county: Title Insurance is Fun! - 10/26/12 12:12 AM
Yeah, I said it... Title Insurance IS Fun! ....ok, well maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration on my part but, it just shows that I love what I do and who I work with both co-workers and clients alike.
It all goes back to my theory of doing business as and with a team.

When you're buying or selling a home (or even refinancing your current mortgage) you should have a team around you of people that you know, like (fun), and trust representing your biggest investment and asset.
If someone love's what they do and has a little … (1 comments)

 
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Keith Stonehouse

Franklin Title Agency

Rochester, MI

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Franklin Title Agency, LLC

Address: 414 East Street, Rochester , MI, 48307

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