Grand Rapids · West Michigan

Big moves.
Real talk.

Buy or sell a home in Grand Rapids.

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
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Easy to talk to.Hard to outwork.
Come as you are. Let’s get you home.

A move that makes sense for you

Where do we start?

You don’t need to have it all figured out to start a conversation.

Facing a difficult season

Support.
Without judgment.

Understand your options and connect with resources before making a decision.

Explore foreclosure help

Your home. Your market.

What could your
home sell for?

Real information for a confident next step.

A personal analysis.
A thoughtful starting point.

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 value

A CMA is an estimate, not an appraisal or a guarantee of sale price.

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Meet Valynn

People first.
Always.

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

Get to know Valynn

Foreclosure consultations

A hard season doesn’t
have to be faced alone.

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 conversation

Free MSHDA resources and detailed timelines are available on the foreclosure page. Real estate services only; no legal advice or promised outcome.

Beyond The Listing

A little perspective.
For your next move.

Practical guidance. Local perspective. A little less real estate jargon.

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Beyond The Listing · Latest post

You earn tips.
You have home goals.

Buying a home with tipped income, through the lens of my hospitality experience.

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I’ll meet you there.

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