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About me
Jeff Hunter
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, downsizing, investing or finding that perfect acreage, don’t do it alone.
For most of us, purchasing a home is our single biggest investment and valuable market insights can help you make a more informed decision. I am here to help you maximize the profit of your current property and navigate the many questions or concerns that come with buying a new one.
With 20 years of island living, I love all that the Cowichan Valley has to offer.
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Virtual Staging & Landscaping
Make your property stand out with Virtual Staging and Landscaping — a simple, cost-effective way to bring listings to life.
By digitally adding stylish furniture, décor, and lush outdoor details, we help buyers visualize the full potential of their new home. From cozy living rooms to inviting backyards, virtual staging instantly enhances appeal and boosts online engagement — without the cost or effort of physical staging.
Why it works:
- Highlights your property’s best features
- Captures attention in listings and social media
- Inspires buyers to connect emotionally
- Fast, affordable, and highly realistic
Turn empty or unfinished spaces into stunning, ready-to-sell visuals that attract more interest and leads. We also repost on social media to increase exposure.
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What I Provide For My Clients
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Buying
You need to find the right home for your budget, lifestyle, and family needs. I am here to get the the absolute best property for your dollar. Let me help you find a home you'll love.
Customer Care
My customers always come first. Your experience will be stress free knowing that I am taking care of your best interest in every detail.
Selling
Owners need guidance, vision, and stability from their agent. With my experience, your home will sell for the right price in every market, a smooth process from start to finish.
Appraisals
Are you considering selling your home in the near future? Let me help you assess its worth and make a plan that works for you and your family.
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What Clients Are Saying
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I cannot say enough nice things about Jeff. He truly was my savior...Read More
Brenda K
May 2026
WOW, Jeff is such an Agent, I have never had in my life...Read More
V Dan
February 2026
I would would highly recommend Jeff and I will be using his services when the time comes to sell my residence...Read More
Deanna W.
February 2026
I will always be grateful for Jeff Hunter coming into my family’s life...Read More
A. Smith
January 2026
Having to sell an island property while living on the mainland seemed daunting at first, but Jeff really made things easy for me...Read More
Z Westfall
February 2026
Jeff is an organized, hardworking, and knowledgeable real estate agent...Read More
P. Callewaert
December 2025
Jeff has done so much more for us than just sell our home; he has gone above and beyond for us every step of the way...Read More
Kelsey Dupuis
December 2025
He was super patient as we looked at a lot of houses and helped navigate multiple offers...Read More
Aaron F.
December 2025
He came recommended by our mortgage broker, and we feel very lucky to have connected with him...Read More
Joe C.
December 2025
He was very informative and offered me a lot of insight and knowledge...Read More
Justice
November 2025
Jeff helped me buy my first home and I could not be happier...Read More
David Ryves
November 2025
Jeff was professional, prompt and patient and always put the needs of the buyer first... Read More
Melinda Hull
November 2025
Jeff has been a steadfast, endlessly available and exceptionally knowledgeable help in our first-time home buying Journey... Read More
Kevin Lockwood
November 2025
I highly recommend working with Jeff Hunter. From the moment we first spoke I knew we were in good hands... Read More
Marie White
November 2025
Something that I thought would be so stressful was not stressful at all because we had the help and support of Jeff... Read More
Nicole
October 2025
Our experience with Jeff was second to none! He is punctual, patient and understood our needs/wants very well.... Read More
Jeeven Sall
October 2025
From the moment we met Jeff, we knew we were in good hands. He was always quick to respond to our questions, no matter how small, and his deep knowledge of the market gave us complete confidence in our decisions.... Read More
Hope Fulton
August 2025
Jeff was an absolute professional from start to finish. He was prompt, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the market... Read More
Don Cameron
August 2025
Jeff’s straightforward and refreshingly direct communication style made the process feel much less overwhelming. He never pushed or pressured us... Read More
Subin Sunny
June 2025
My connection with Jeff was the best, I was out of the country through the whole process of buying my new place and Jeff had all bases covered from start to finish... Read More
Doug Barnes
May 2025
Since we were long distance buyers, we had to fit many showings in a single visit. Some visits we attended 14 or 15 showings. Jeff scheduled and managed our time perfectly without any issues... Read More
Jason
May 2025
Jeff was incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, patient, and kind during our time with him!... Read More
Varsha Sharma-Sakamoto
May 2025
We visited numerous homes with Jeff, He was patient, supportive and extremely knowledgeable. us our "forever home"... Read More
Don McVie
April 2025
He went beyond my preconceived expectations of a real estate agent. I'm very happy to know him. He's top shelf... Read More
Ellen Cameron
April 2025
Jeff truly cares and does his utmost to guide his clients through BC's increasingly complicated real estate landscape. He offers fabulous advice when needed, but ensures clients are always in the driver's seat. He is also very transparent in all his dealings and explains real estate rules and terms in a way that's easy to understand... Read More
M Hall
February 2025
This is your guy! I cannot say enough. Jeff works above and beyond to ensure every detail is looked after and squared away. This realtor should clone himself... Read More
Hilda N.
January 2025
Over the years I have worked with several realtors both on Vancouver Island and with properties in Vancouver. Jeff outshines them all... Read More
Sharon
November 2024
Jeff has been understanding and helpful through our entire process... Read More
Jamie C
August 2024
Jeff was amazing and was always there to answer any questions. For any bookings he was always on it right away... Read More
Andrew
June 2024
We had the most wonderful experience with Jeff!! We started out on one venture but then switched gears into another... Read More
Morgan
June 2024
Amazing guy, very helpful and responsive... Read More
Joel Gaturia
June 2024
Jeff listened to my needs and concerns and helped make them a priority with the sale my place... Read More
Janet Simpson Cooke
May 2024
Jeff came highly recommended to me and I can see why. He's been great to work with, super knowledgeable and helpful... Read More
Matt
April 2024
Jeff helped me acquire the home I really wanted. Under a very short time line he stepped in and promptly & professionally looked after all the details... Read More
Velta Vasarinsh
March 2024
Jeff guided us through the process of purchasing our first home with impeccable professionalism, unparalleled expertise, and a contagious sense of humor that made every step enjoyable... Read More
Chris, Becca & Little Theo
March 2024
Our experience with Jeff Hunter has been nothing short of amazing. In a market as challenging as it is today... Read More
Shelly Dechant
March 2024
Jeff was wonderful to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Cowichan Valley real estate and real estate in general. He was always punctual, communicated well via email, text, and phone... Read More
Aurora and Kathy
March 2024
Jeff is the real deal!!! My wife and I had an amazing experience working with Jeff to find our first home... Read More
Sean Z
March 2024
He had many challenges ahead of him. We and our Son and his family were looking for a house to share... Read More
Janet and Peter Atkinson
January 2024
Jeff Hunter is not only an outstanding realtor but he is a wonderful human being as well! We have bought and sold several homes over the years and have never worked with a realtor as good as Jeff is... Read More
Barb and Clif Bennett
December 2023
Now this is a realtor who really cares! Buying and selling a home can be nerve racking... Read More
Rae McCargar
December 2023
Meeting Jeff was the most fortunate thing that could have happened to my family this year. Jeff answered the call of our then (also excellent) realtor, when we were in a conflict... Read More
Aurelia MacInnis
November 2023
Jeff is truly the ideal realtor - business savvy with a heart of gold. My husband and I came to Jeff for help when another realtor hadn't dealt honestly with us... Read More
Melissa T.
November 2023
It came time to upgrade our family home as our family grew. I reached out to a friend who has worked with Jeff, and highly recommend him to us... Read More
Michael Cartwright
October 2023
My husband and I could not feel more thankful that we chose Jeff Hunter to be our realtor! We are an elderly couple and we had started looking for a home during the Covid-driven real estate buying panic... Read More
Win and Ed
October 2023
Our family had such a positive experience working with Jeff as our realtor! He really is excellent at his job... Read More
Larissa B.T.
June 2023
I could not possibly have asked for a better real estate agent than Jeff. Through every step of the process of buying and selling a home Jeff was... Read More
Matthew Macalister
June 2023
Jeff is a knowledgeable agent and a pleasure to work with... Read More
Roch Gilbert
June 2023
Jeff Hunter recently assisted us with the purchase of a house in Chemainus. We found Jeff to be consistently conscientious, hard-working, patient, and friendly and would absolutely recommend him... Read More
Nick & Tanya
June 2023
In an ever changing and difficult market you are simply the best... Read More
Gord Rumley
2022
If you want THE BEST Realtor on the island ~ you want Jeff Hunter. From start to finish... Read More
Noelle & Milan
2022
I found the Realtor who was an understanding, hardworking, caring individual perfectly suited to my house-hunting needs... Read More
Elizabeth
2022
I can't say enough good things. You took it upon yourself to learn about me and what my needs were... Read More
Gord Rumley
2021
Working with Jeff Hunter was like a breath of fresh air. He helped my partner and I purchase our first home together at the end of last year. .. Read More
Jessica
2021
Jeff really was the perfect realtor for me to sell then buy: he is current, detail oriented, and resourceful from the first moments listening to the last signature finalizing contracts... Read More
Vern W.
2021
We can only say good things about working with Jeff as our realtor. He quickly became our trusted advisor as we searched for our retirement property in the Cowichan Valley in 2020/21... Read More
Joanna & Rob
2021
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