MOVE Over Rightmove; Truffull & How this will Change the Face of Property with Jonathan Barker

Part one of a very special mini-series presented by The Property Nomads in which Rob and Matt will focus on investors, strategies and people who have been successful in property. Rob goes solo in this episode and welcomes today’s special guest; Jonathan Barker, founder of Truffull – a new portal designed to provide property investment opportunities to investors around the world. Truffull is the new go-to online property portal, designed specifically for investors and developers. Jonathan talks to Rob about the Truffull concept, its design, its purpose, its unique feature set, and future plans. Along with this, Jonathan shares his valuable insights into what it takes to be successful in the world of property and investment.  Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad Key Takeaways The growth of Truffull so far has been mainly organic. The concept was considered risky at the beginning. There were fears that it could be compared unfavourably to Rightmove, but Jonathan’s persistence has paid off. Crystallising the idea has led to a wider understanding of its aims, plus the extensive work on the design has set it apart from competitors. Which tools did Jonathan use to grow the business? Jonathan found that events, social media and networking all counted as valuable tools in aiding organic growth. Word of mouth has also been a key driver in growth, which he counts as a particular success, because it means his business objectives have been clearly defined. Social media. The growth of social media as a marketing tool has allowed Truffull to attract more of an international subscriber base. The importance of this channel cannot be overstated. Dealing with “silly offers”. Jonathan insists that all offers must, of course, be put to the client, no matter his own opinion of them. The decision must always rest with the client. Be professional. Treat everyone with respect. Information Upon Offer. It is always better, when making an offer on a property, to give as much detail as possible as to why you are offering the amount you’re offering. It will help the agent to understand and maybe even consider, an offer they may have previously dismissed. Tips for sale. Jonathan identifies the state of properties as one of the key factors in why it may not be selling as per the client’s wishes. He suggests that investing in making the property attractive can boost interest and help the client to meet their goals for sale. Rapport. Rapport in business is key to growing one’s own identity, and to fostering healthy, productive working relationships. Communication, information and consistency are the key attributes that will keep you in good standing. Valuing. There is a great difference between residential and commercial valuation. Jonathan’s approach is to look at not just the yield, but the location which he considers equally as important. Location. If you know your area inside and out, both commercially and residentially, the chances are that your ease in valuating a property’s worth will be increased.   Best Moments ‘Any event in life is objective, and the way that we react is subjective’ ‘Make as much noise as you can in order to get your voice out there’ ‘Treating all parties with respect is pivotal’ ‘The more meat to your bones you can add in an offer, the better it is’ ‘You can’t expect everyone to buy’ ‘A lot of people talk the talk, and then not follow through by walking the walk’ ‘Keep everything above board. Keep a consistent dialogue going’ ‘Ideally, when you make an offer, give some justification for your reasons’ ‘Always communicate as effectively as possible’ ‘If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!’ ‘Don’t use a 9-iron to try to get out of a bunker!’ ‘Believing in yourself, or at least believing that you can achieve something, is vital in making your dreams a reality’ ‘Half the time the fight is in your mind’ ‘Go with your gut feeling. Go with your first instinct’ VALUABLE RESOURCES  The Property Nomads Podcast - iTunes Jonathan Barker on LinkedIn Truffull on Twitter     ABOUT THE GUEST Truffull.co.uk is a recently launched portal specifically listing properties that are suitable for property investors and developers across the UK. The portal went live in April 2018 and has been building up the number of agents to list on Truffull as well as investors and developers visiting the website to view the latest opportunities. The portal has been co-founded by Jonny Barker who is a commercial property surveyor by trade but saw a gap in the market to create a portal specifically for investors and developers. Jonny has had his own personal experience in redeveloping a small residential portfolio and can see the benefits Truffull brings to both agents selling and perspective investor/developer buyers.    ABOUT THE HOSTS Rob Smallbone and Matt McSherry, the hosts of The Property Nomads Podcast, are on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob & Matt are just two guys who want to make a huge difference to people around the world. They are here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. They’ve travelled, explored, and invested. 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