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Let’s be honest, buying or selling a home is stressful.It’s probably the biggest financial transaction of your life. Of ...
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

BC Assessment says your home is worth $###,###.Before you list based on that number…. let’s talk.BC Assessment doesn’t c...
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

“We just need the right buyer.”I’ve watched sellers hold onto this belief while their listing sat on the market for week...
07/23/2026

“We just need the right buyer.”

I’ve watched sellers hold onto this belief while their listing sat on the market for weeks. Then months.

Every price drop that follows sends a signal to buyers, and not a good one. Some think that there’s room to negotiate. It can make them wonder what’s wrong with the property. It hands them leverage they didn’t have on day one.

The homes that chase the market down almost always sell for less than they would have if they’d been priced correctly at the start.

The right buyer is out there. But they’re not going to overpay, and the longer a home sits, the less power a seller has.

Price it right on day one. That’s how you protect what your home is actually worth.

DM me if you’re thinking about selling and want a real conversation about pricing strategy.

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

First-time home buyers matter more than you think.Here’s why: most people need their house to sell in order to buy the n...
07/17/2026

First-time home buyers matter more than you think.

Here’s why: most people need their house to sell in order to buy the next one. So you’ve got these chains. Person A is waiting for Person B to remove conditions so they can buy Person C’s house.

But a first-time buyer who doesn’t have a sale contingency? They break the chain in the best way.

They remove their conditions. Suddenly the people waiting behind them can actually move forward. Multiple transactions that were stuck are now are unblocked.

In a balanced market like we have right now, that matters. A lot.

First-time buyers aren’t just starting their own journey. They’re helping so many others as well.

If you’re a first-time buyer ready to make your move, DM me.

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

07/16/2026

Communication isn’t a bonus. It’s the baseline.

Buying or selling a home is one of the most stressful things you’ll go through. The last thing you should be doing is chasing down your realtor for an update.

Every call answered. Every text returned. Every step of the process explained, whether you asked or not.

That’s not above and beyond. That’s just how it should work.

If you want someone who treats your situation like it’s the most important thing on their plate, because it is. DM me.

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

The Bank of Canada held rates again.If you’re a buyer sitting on the sidelines waiting for rates to drop, here’s the hon...
07/15/2026

The Bank of Canada held rates again.

If you’re a buyer sitting on the sidelines waiting for rates to drop, here’s the honest truth.

A hold means variable mortgage costs aren’t going up. But they’re not coming down either. The buyers who are winning right now aren’t waiting for perfect conditions. They’re making decisions based on what’s actually in front of them.

Waiting for a rate drop that may or may not come, is a gamble. Understanding what you can qualify for right now and moving with that information, that’s a strategy.

If you want to know what a rate hold actually means for Buying in the Comox Valley specifically, DM me. It’s a five minute conversation that might change how you’re thinking about this.

Aaron Kuehl Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island North

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