stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: Local Reminders for Oakland & Macomb County Realtors & Loan Officers for This Week & Next - 09/19/11 03:52 AM
Hello & Welcome to Another Great week in September 2011 from your Team here at Franklin Title Agency,
 
*Dropping by this morning reminding you that I will be out of the office next week:
 
Monday: Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing (info below)
Tuesday – Friday: WCR / MAR & RPAC Convention in Grand Rapids
 
**The Staff will all be here to take care of any and all things needed along the way in terms of title ordering, title updating, title questions, and scheduling closings anywhere – anytime!
 
***We (the kids, the … (0 comments)

stonehouse: May in Michigan for Realtors - 05/09/11 05:05 AM
Hello & Welcome to the second week of May 2011 from your friends & partners here at (FTA) Franklin Title Agency,
Tomorrow is The Big Day - Title Order Tuesday - Check out our website for ordering your next title order at http://www.franklintitleagency.com  
Summer is here which means Golf is here for Realtors & Affiliates - Are you a Golfer or just want to be involved in a Golf outing for your business? There are some great golf outings coming up from all levels including:  
•·         WCR - Women's Council of Realtors (Rochester & Lake Pointe) Golf Outings in June … (0 comments)

stonehouse: Top Innovators of Real Estate Eat Steak & Burgers - 04/18/11 06:07 AM
Hello & Welcome to another Great week in April 2011 from your friends & partners here at (FTA) Franklin Title Agency,
  
What made you or makes you decide to use a certain Title Insurance / Closing company for your transactions?
 
•-          Is it because your Broker is telling you to use the in-house title company?
•-          Is it because of the relationship you've built with the rep or the owner?
•-          Is it because of the location and ease of the title company?
•-          Is it because you are in a networking group, chamber of commerce, or organization … (3 comments)

stonehouse: Big News Today from FTA & Keith Stonehouse - 02/28/11 05:19 AM
Hello, Good Afternoon, & Welcome to the conclusion of February & the beginning of March 2011.
 
As you know by now we here at Franklin Title Agency have been growing & we plan to have renovations & construction complete on our newest location by mid March followed by the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in April that you, of course are invited to. We'd like to Thank you in advance for all your support & of course your business in getting us to this point in an otherwise declining market which we tend to constructively laugh at everyday … (0 comments)

stonehouse: Your Great Start to 2011 - 01/03/11 03:46 AM
Hello & Welcome to 2011!
Happy New Year from Franklin Title Agency...  
2011 is going to be Your Greatest Year yet - Despite the changes in guidelines, rules, & regulations - Remember, this is going to weed out the amateurs in our industry from Real Estate to mortgage financing to title insurance as well as inspectors, appraisers, etc etc... with that in mind - Always remember: (maybe this is more appropriate for your buyers / sellers) *If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait till you hire an amateur.  
2011 we are growing here at Franklin Title Agency as we've … (0 comments)

stonehouse: Your Holiday Title Orders with Franklin Title - 12/06/10 02:52 AM
Hello, Good Morning, & Welcome to another beautiful week in December, 2010 from your friends & partners at Franklin Title Agency.  
Dropping by checking in first of all to see if there is anything you need from us here at Franklin Title in terms of ordering title work, updating title work, ordering a title search, deed work completed, or closings scheduled this week anywhere - anytime in Michigan?  
Second, I wanted to let you know that I will be out of the office next week and in sunny Clearwater Florida with my flight leaving this Friday at 3:30pm & returning Saturday, … (0 comments)

stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: Metro Detroit Real Estate Events for the week of October 11th, 2010 - 10/11/10 04:52 AM
Hello, Good Morning, Happy Columbus Day, & Welcome to week 2 of October 2010 from your friends here at Franklin Title Agency. October is full of Great events pertaining to your business as well as your community & I've included some here in this email for your calendar & planner. October 12th You are Invited to the Big Open House / Michigan Realtor Masterminds Event at The Brand New Condor Lofts at 714 Main Street in Beautiful Downtown Rochester from 10:30am - 12:30pm this Tuesday, October 12th 2010 See what all the hype is about... The Condor Lofts are truly something … (0 comments)

stonehouse: You are Invited to the Tempus Business & Charitable Networking Mixer Event - 06/22/10 03:32 AM
You are Invited to the Tempus Business & Charitable Networking Mixer Event for June 30th at 5pm at Mortons, The Steakhouse in Troy at Big Beaver & Crooks rds.
This will be the first Tempus event in nearly 2 years! I have brought on 5 great partners to assist with Tempus from here on out. We are going to be hosting this event at Morton's Steakhouse in Troy. We will be charging $10 to come network, have raffles, silent auction, special guest bartender (Don Reid, former Detroit Piston), and more. The money raised for this event will be going to the Boys and Girls … (0 comments)

stonehouse: Michigan Real Estate & Title - Great News & Great Events - 04/05/10 04:26 AM
Hello, Good Morning & Welcome to Another Beautiful Week in April 2010 from your friends at Franklin Title Agency & The Short Sale Negotiators.
This week we wanted to let you know about some Great News with our company as well as some Great Real Estate minded events in your area as well as some Charitable Events.
- We are expanding & This week we've hired 2 new Processors!
One for Franklin Title Agency & the other for Short Sale Negotiators (SSN) as well as a new Consultant for Short Sale Negotiators (SSN)! *This is big news for us & we are very Thankful for your business … (1 comments)

stonehouse: 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)

stonehouse: GREAT NEWS per RESPA 2010 - 02/10/10 05:35 AM
RESPA has put a lot of new guidelines, changes, updates, etc in place for Mortgage and Real Estate Professionals as well as Title Insurance and Closing Companies across the Country.
The GOOD NEWS in all this is not just the fact that all these new regulations will weed out the bad but also that per RESPA - Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals are now to direct their customers to shop for their own title insurance companies!
This is GREAT NEWS for the title insurance companies out there competing with the in-house title companies locking down Realtors business from their Brokers. Also, … (0 comments)

stonehouse: "The time is always right to do what is right" - 01/18/10 03:42 AM
Hello, Good Morning & Welcome to another week, starting with Martin Luther King Jr. Day & one of my favorites of his many great quotes:    
"The time is always right to do what is right"
This rings so true in our Real Estate / Mortgage Financing / & Title industry today.  
I'm dropping by today checking in to see if there is anything you need from us here at Franklin Title Agency in the way of title orders, title questions answered (with all the current changes to the HUD1, GFE's, guidelines, etc we are here to answer any and all questions along the way … (0 comments)

 
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

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