Kiel Bach

RE/MAX Of Nanaimo

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About
Kiel grew up in Prince George and moved to Nanaimo in 2002, putting down roots here for over two decades now.

Before entering real estate, Kiel spent years as a technician for a major telecommunications company, a job that had him driving into virtually every neighbourhood between Duncan and Courtenay long before he ever sold a house there. That ground-level, street-by-street knowledge of the island has turned out to be one of his biggest advantages as an agent. He isn't guessing at what a community feels like; he's been in it.

That same curiosity carries into how Kiel works with clients today. He and Travis run Bach Real Estate as a lifestyle-focused team, and for Kiel, that means treating the neighbourhood as just as important as the house itself. Nanaimo can shift completely from one street to the next, and helping people understand those differences, rather than just the listing sheet, is where he spends most of his energy.

A growing part of Kiel's work is with relocation buyers, particularly families and remote workers moving from Alberta and the Lower Mainland. He and Travis run a YouTube channel focused on Nanaimo and Vancouver Island living, walking people through neighbourhoods, market realities, and what day-to-day life actually looks like here, so buyers can get a real feel for the island before they ever book a flight.

There's a specific kind of feeling Kiel gets from this work that keeps him doing it: being part of someone's next chapter. Helping a family land somewhere they'll actually thrive, not just somewhere they bought a house, is one of the most rewarding parts of the job for him.

Outside of work, Kiel is usually with his wife Kari and their family, hiking, exploring the island, or mountain biking—always looking for a new trail or a corner of Vancouver Island he hasn't seen yet. As he likes to put it, "We live where people vacation."

For Kiel, helping someone move to Vancouver Island has never just been about closing a sale. It's about making sure they land in the right community for the life they're actually trying to build.
Highlights *
62
Recent sales
$245K-$2M
Price range
$784K
Median price
6
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 (17)

AR
Nanaimo, BC - Jul 25, 2026

Kiel is the best realtor! We moved here from the US, and it turns out there are quite a few major differences in the home-buying process between the two countries. Kiel has guided us thru this process with patience and assurance the whole way. He's a great negotiator, and he's great at translating a client's needs into a great home that works for their family.

Source: Google

GN
French Creek, BC - Oct 25, 2025

Kiel is an outstanding realtor who supported us through months of searching with patience, wisdom, and encouragement. While other agents warned we might get confused after seeing many homes, Kiel helped us stay clear and focused. He gently infused knowledge at the right moments, pointing out crucial features and guiding us to regroup when we felt scattered.

His communication skills and steady support never wavered, and when the right home finally appeared, he stepped in with strong negotiating and ensured a thorough inspection before bringing us across the finish line. Kiel doesn’t just sell houses—he truly guides you home. Highly recommend!

Source: Google

Marc R.
Nanaimo, BC - Jun 24, 2024

This experience comment is a direct positive recommendation feedback for Kiel Bach. We were extremely pleased to have Kiel list and quarterback the sale of our duplex. Kiel is a straight shooter with a pleasant demeanor who gets the job done. He is always attentive with great communication and also has good negotiating skills. We are grateful to have had Kiel in our corner.

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Colleen M.
Nanaimo, BC - Jun 23, 2022

Within minutes of contacting Agent Pronto, I got a phone call from a realtor, Kiel Bach, to help me find a house. He was on the mark with finding me places to view, appointments, and has a great knowledge of Nanaimo and the various areas he thought would suit my needs and comfort around safety. Throughout the process, he has been available, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. Great person to know and do business with in all aspects. Thank you.

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Kiel went beyond the normal expectations to ensure we were satisfied with our search, choice and negotiations to ensure our move to Nanaimo met our needs

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Professional Info

Brokerage

RE/MAX Of Nanaimo
1-5140 Metral Dr
Nanaimo, BC V9T 2K8

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
BC 186247

Awards

  • RE/MAX Platinum Club 2022
  • RE/MAX Hall of Fame 2024
  • RE/MAX 100% Club 2023
  • RE/MAX Platinum Club Team 2024
  • RE/MAX Chairman's Club Team 2025

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Relocation

Hobbies

  • Food & Cooking
  • Nature
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Travel

Top Cities *

Nanaimo

  • 49 sales past 3 years
  • 79 days on market
  • $779K median price

Ladysmith

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • 137 days on market
  • $693K median price

Victoria

  • 1 sales past 3 years
  • 325 days on market
  • Unknown median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.