Chris Tonich - WHITEFOX.Perth

21/10/2026

Sometimes the idea of change is scarier than the change itself.

A few years ago, we packed up our life and took the family to Croatia to live for a period of time.

Different country. Different routine. Different pace of life.

At the time, it felt like a huge decision. But looking back, it was one of those experiences that reminds you how easy it is to become comfortable with what you know and how much can happen when you’re prepared to step outside of it.

Change can feel uncomfortable before it happens.

Then you make the move… and realise the fear of changing was often bigger than the change itself.

Sometimes you just have to go.

If you could wake up tomorrow and live somewhere else in the world for a year, where would it be?

20/10/2026

Feedback without data is just an opinion.

When you’re selling a property, knowledge is power.

It’s not enough to hear that buyers “liked it” or that the market is “a bit quiet.” You need real information, enquiry levels, inspection numbers, buyer feedback, comparable sales, competing stock, price resistance and where the genuine interest is sitting.

The more accurate the information your agent gives you, the better positioned you are to make smarter decisions around price, strategy and timing.

Good agents don’t just deliver feedback.

They deliver the data behind it.

19/10/2026

The weekend’s home opens reinforced one thing, there’s still a clear gap between buyer and seller expectations.

Until that gap narrows, the properties that aren’t priced, positioned and marketed correctly will sit on the market.

The market is still active. Buyers are still there. Strategy is what makes the difference.

15/10/2026

27+ years in real estate has taught me one thing, every property cycle teaches you something.

I’ve worked through strong markets, slower markets, changing buyer sentiment and everything in between.

If you’ve got a question about buying, selling or the market, send it through. I’ll be sharing practical insights from my experience to help you make better decisions on your property journey.

14/10/2026

If I was buying my first home today, this is exactly what I’d do.

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but getting the basics right early can save you a lot of time, money and stress.

A few simple decisions before you start looking can put you in a much stronger position when the right property comes up.

If you’re thinking about buying your first home and don’t know where to start, feel free to reach out. Happy to answer any questions.

13/10/2026

If you’re thinking about downsizing, watch this before you make your next move.

Downsizing can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve lived in the same home for 10, 20, 30 years.

If you’re not sure where to start, schedule a call and use me as your real estate Google.

Ask me anything about buying, selling, timing or your next move.

No obligation. You don’t have to buy or sell through me.

Just good property advice to help you make the right decision.

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12/10/2026

07/10/2026

Thinking of selling in Perth? Preparation matters.

Choose an agent who can platform your property beyond the obvious buyer pool.

Stage it if it’s vacant.

Declutter if you’re living in it.

If it’s tenanted, work with your tenant to make the campaign as accessible as possible.

Invest in the marketing. Quality photography, video and presentation aren’t extras they’re part of creating competition.

The better you prepare, the stronger you launch.

Chris Tonich
WHITEFOX

06/10/2026

Most people who miss out on a home don’t lose on price. They lose on certainty.

Buying subject to the sale of your own home means your offer sits beside offers conditional on nothing.

The seller is weighing risk how long your place will take, and whether it will make what you say.

A promise gets discounted. Evidence doesn’t.

So the work happens before you start looking. Know your number, a researched range based on what’s selling now, in the market you’re buying into. Have the home ready. Campaigns rarely fail from lack of effort. They fail from lack of lead time. And choose your agent before you need one, so you can act the week you find it.

Buyers who are ready don’t just move faster.

They negotiate better.

Chris Tonich
WHITEFOX