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09/03/2026

Selling a family home after losing someone is one of the most emotionally complex situations I work through with clients.

It’s never just a transaction. There are decades of memories in that home. And at the same time, there are real decisions that need to be made, often by multiple family members who are all grieving in their own way.

Timing. Pricing. What condition to sell in. Who has legal authority to sign. What happens to the contents. These conversations are hard enough on their own. Add grief and family dynamics into the mix and it can become overwhelming fast.

The families I’ve had the privilege of working with have handled it with real grace. But I also know that’s not always how it goes. When there are disagreements about price, timing or process. Having a clear, neutral party who can lay out the options without agenda makes a difference.

My job in these situations isn’t to take away the emotion. The grief is real and it deserves space. My job is to take the emotion out of the decisions, so the family can focus on each other instead of the transaction.

If you or your family are navigating this in the Comox Valley and need someone to walk you through what the process looks like, DM me. No pressure, no rush. Just a conversation.

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

09/02/2026

The perfect home doesn’t exist.

I’ve watched buyers pass on the right property because the countertops weren’t what they wanted. Or one bathroom was smaller than they hoped. Or the floors weren’t the finish they pictured.

Here’s the thing — all of that can be changed. The countertops, the bathroom, the floors. Those are renovation decisions you can make on your own timeline with your own budget.

You know what you can’t change?

Location.

The street. The neighbourhood. The proximity to work, to school, to the water, to whatever matters most to your family. That’s permanent. You either have it or you don’t.

I’ve seen buyers lose the right location waiting for perfect finishes. And I’ve never once heard someone say they regretted buying on the right street.

Focus on what can’t be changed. Everything else is a project that we will explore if it’s what you are willing to take on.

DM me if you want to talk through your search.

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

08/11/2026

Let’s be honest, buying or selling a home is stressful.

It’s probably the biggest financial transaction of your life. Of course it is.

I’m not going to promise you it’ll be smooth the whole way through. Inspections come back with surprises. Negotiations get uncomfortable. Conditions take longer than you want them to.

That’s not a sign something’s wrong. That’s just what this process looks like sometimes.

What I can promise is that I’ll set clear expectations so nothing blindsides you. I’ll have a process so nothing slips through the cracks. And I’ll be reachable every step of the way.

DM me if you want to talk through your situation.

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

08/06/2026

You can use an online estimator and get an instant value for your home.

I can’t do that.

And honestly, I don’t want to.

Your home isn’t a data point. The kitchen renovation you did, the landscaping you spent three summers getting right, the way the property sits on the lot none of that shows up in an algorithm.

And in the Comox Valley specifically, every neighbourhood is different. What’s happening on one street in Courtenay isn’t what’s happening in Comox, or Cumberland, or out in the rural areas.

I come to you, we walk through your home together, you tell me about the things that make it special and I’ll tell you exactly what it’s worth in today’s market.

Half an hour. No cost. No contract to sign.

👉 kuehlrealestate.com/home-evaluation

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

07/28/2026

If you’re buying a home built between 1978 and 1998, there’s something I’m already looking for before we even talk about making an offer.

Poly-B plumbing.

Poly-B is a grey flexible plastic pipe that was commonly used in BC homes during that era. It was cheap, easy to install, and at the time seemed like a great solution.

The problem? It degrades over time. Fittings and pipes fail. And when it goes, it can cause damage.

When I walk through a home with you I’m already checking under the sinks, in the mechanical room, and in the crawlspace if needed. I want you to have as much information as possible before you put pen to paper, so that if poly-B is present, it’s part of your negotiating strategy, not a surprise.

Less surprises at inspection. More confidence in your decision.

That’s what it looks like to have someone in your corner who understands more than just the sale process.

DM me if you’re thinking about buying.

Aaron Kuehl, Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

07/27/2026

BC Assessment says your home is worth $###,###.

Before you list based on that number…. let’s talk.

BC Assessment doesn’t come inside your home. They may not even drive by it. They’re working from permit history, sale comparables, and square footage data. They have no idea if you’ve renovated, if the roof needs replacing, or what condition the home is actually in.

I’ve seen homes in this market sell for 40% of their BC Assessment value. I’ve seen others sell for 200% of it.

That’s not a typo. That’s how wide the gap can be between a government database and what buyers are actually willing to pay.

Your home’s value isn’t determined by an algorithm. It’s determined by the market and understanding the market takes someone who’s actually in it every day.

If you’re thinking about selling and want to know what your home is actually worth, DM me. I’ll come see it in person and give you a real number based on real information.

That’s how an accurate valuation works.

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

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324 5th Street
Courtenay, BC
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http://www.kuehlrealestate.com/

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