From TV wedding to real estate agent: MAFS contestant joins Raine & Horne

Robinson appeared on the 2026 season of the show, where he was matched with groom Sam Stanton.

While the relationship did not last, viewers were introduced to his life in Berry, where he will now operate as an assistant agent with the network.

Although Robinson had always been interested in property since childhood, a chance conversation with Raine & Horne Berry principal Jacqui Crapp at a local event led him to join the agency.

“We moved around to properties a lot when we were children. We lived in so many different properties, and I fell in love with property from a very young age," he said.

He said his interest in property started early and led him to buy his first property in Lithgow at the age of 24 after saving throughout his teenage years.

“I’d been saving up since I was about 15, and I bought my first house without any finance when I was 24 in Lithgow for $190,000.”

Robinson said his first property became the launchpad for a renovation partnership with his father, a builder and handyman, with the duo renovating and selling around 15 properties, while also completing three client projects.

“I’ve sold 15 altogether and worked on about 20, including three where I was contracted to design and style properties for some clients.”

Robinson said years of renovating properties taught him the importance of careful planning and understanding the numbers before starting a project.

“You’ve got to do your research on where the best locations for capital gains are and make sure you’re making the right moves,” he said.

“I was also very aware of market trends, including when was the right time to sell, the best time of year to go to market and how long to hold a property to maximise returns and minimise tax where possible. Those lessons have helped me better understand the decisions buyers and sellers face.”

Robinson said his experience on MAFS had strengthened the communication and relationship-building skills he now uses in his real estate career.

“I’ve only held three Saturdays of open homes, and people have been lovely. Everyone has been really welcoming, and I’ve had so much positive feedback from people who watched the show.”

“[The show] has really helped with my relationship-building skills, my communication and my presentation, which will be very helpful as I progress in my real estate career.”

Crapp, who said she had not followed Robinson’s time on MAFS before meeting him, said what impressed her most was his genuine passion for real estate, helping people and his strong connection to the South Coast.

“Chris already had years of hands-on experience buying, renovating and selling property before joining our office,” Crapp said.

“He understands property from the perspective of an owner, investor and renovator, and that’s a valuable skill set for buyers and sellers.”

Robinson said Berry and the broader South Coast offered a lifestyle that was increasingly attracting buyers from Sydney and other metropolitan markets.

“You’ve got beautiful beaches at your fingertips, but you’ve also got farming and rural properties as well.

“The community is one of the best. You’ve got all the amenities you need, plus bars, cocktail bars, pubs and restaurants, but you’re in the country.”

Additionally, Robinson said flexible work arrangements were continuing to drive buyer demand across the South Coast, with more people seeking lifestyle properties as working from home remained common.

“Many buyers from Sydney visit for holidays or have friends and family in the area, then they compare what $1.5 million buys in the city with what $1.5 million can buy on the South Coast.”