Buying a home
Your life.
Your next place.
A search shaped around your budget, your priorities, and the way you live.
Plan your Grand Rapids home searchGrand Rapids · West Michigan
A home is personal. Your real estate experience should be, too. I’m Valynn Trent, your Grand Rapids REALTOR® with the Kippy Ellis Group at Five Star Real Estate.
Let’s talk about your moveFind your next step
A move that makes sense for you
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start a conversation.
Buying a home
A search shaped around your budget, your priorities, and the way you live.
Plan your Grand Rapids home searchSelling a home
Thoughtful pricing, preparation, and a clear plan for your next chapter.
Start with your home’s valueFacing a difficult season
Understand your options and connect with resources before making a decision.
Explore foreclosure helpYour home. Your market.
Real information for a confident next step.
I’ll review recent Grand Rapids-area sales, competing listings, and your home’s details to prepare a personalized comparative market analysis.
Request my home valueA CMA is an estimate, not an appraisal or a guarantee of sale price.

Meet Valynn
My roots are in hospitality. Listening, anticipating what people need, and getting the details right have always been part of how I work.
Buying or selling, I’ll help you understand your options, handle the details, and move forward—with room for a few laughs along the way.
Valynn Trent
REALTOR® · Kippy Ellis Group
Five Star Real Estate
Foreclosure consultations
If staying in your home is your goal, contact your mortgage servicer and a HUD-certified housing counselor early. Selling is one possible option.
Request a discreet conversationFree MSHDA resources and detailed timelines are available on the foreclosure page. Real estate services only; no legal advice or promised outcome.
Beyond The Listing
Practical guidance. Local perspective. A little less real estate jargon.
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Buying a home with tipped income, through the lens of my hospitality experience.
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Share a few details. We’ll talk through the rest together.
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