The BC Oceanfront Real Estate Team loves to bring people to the coast and introduce people to the coastal lifestyle. All members of the team live an active coastal lifestyle, and they bring that passion for the coast to all that they do. Both Shelley and Ed have their own boats and are very familiar with the many different regions surrounding central and northern Vancouver Island. With a team behind you, you can be sure that someone is always at hand to answer questions and lend assistance.
Shelley has been a resident of Campbell River for over 30 years and has been partnered with Ed Handja and the BC Oceanfront Real Estate Team since 2003. Shelley brings a deep sense of integrity and a depth of knowledge to all her real estate dealings, and her understanding and skill in dealing with the contractual and logistic side of real estate dealings provides her clients with peace of mind and a clear sense of being well-cared for. She is committed to providing clients with the highest standard of professional personalized service. Shelley sits on the board of directors for the Campbell River Salmon Foundation and lives the coastal lifestyle with her family, loving to fish, hunt and generally enjoy the outdoors.
With over 25 years of experience in coastal real estate Ed brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to all his real estate dealings. As someone who has spent his life working and traveling extensively on the BC Coast, Ed loves to have his feet on the ground and has extensive connections in the world of coastal properties. He is known for his integrity and attention to detail in introducing people to properties, making sure everyone has all the information needed to make informed decisions. With his own recreational property on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Ed lives the lifestyle he is proud to market.
We are excited to welcome Aren Knudsen to The BC Oceanfront Real Estate Team as our newest agent! Aren completed her real estate licensing in early 2025, after working for years in bookkeeping and project management. Along with her strong financial background, she brings a knowledge of properties through working with an appraisal company and also experience with contract organization. She and her family embrace the coastal lifestyle - owning recreational property, boating and fishing.
Kate joined the team in 2011. She has a Bachelor of Journalism degree and 20+ years of working in writing, editing and business. As well as office administration, Kate handles advertising, marketing and communications. She is an avid amateur photographer and explorer of local trails and beaches and also enjoys camping and exploring Vancouver Island with her family. She moved with her family to Campbell River from Victoria in 2002.