
Get to know Jim Hocking
REALTOR®
Jim Hocking is a dedicated real estate professional specializing in residential, commercial, and investment properties throughout West Michigan. Since joining Smallegan Real Estate in 2020, he has built a reputation for expert market analysis, strategic negotiation, and creative marketing solutions tailored to each client’s goals.
Before real estate, Jim spent years touring internationally as a professional musician — an experience that sharpene...
Jim offers Showcase to make listings stand out
helps homes sell faster and for more with increased exposure on Zillow, a virtual tour, and an interactive floor plan.

Jim Hocking's listings & sales (161)
For Sale (1)
Address | Bed/Bath | Listing price |
|---|---|---|
![]() 1053 Martin Luther King Jr St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
| 4 Bed, 4 Bath | $379,900 |
Sold (160)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | $420,000 | Buyer | ||
| 10/10/2025 | $280,000 | Buyer | ||
| 10/9/2025 | $1,683,000 | Buyer | ||
| 9/9/2025 | $365,000 | Buyer | ||
| 7/29/2025 | $378,448 | Buyer |
Jim Hocking's reviews (56)
Write a review- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
10/22/2025 - user0768747
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Rockford, MI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsWe had a great experience working with Jim, and I have high expectations being a licensed agent in a different state! He was incredibly knowledgeable, communicative, and proactive throughout the entire home buying process. He really understood the di... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
10/15/2025 - nemesvali22
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in South east end, Grand rapids, MI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsWe decided to find a home and a good friend recommended us Jim. He helped our friend to find a house too. I never tough that it can be that easy and fast. Very knowledgeable and prompt. We closed in about a week. I 100% recommend Jim as your next rea... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
5/25/2025 - Rachel Winstanley
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Rockford, MI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsJim was AMAZING! He fought for us through issues with the mortgage and property. We felt confident knowing he was on our side. We genuinely could not have asked for a better agent. - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
4/17/2025 - JackieStone3
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in South east end, Grand rapids, MI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsJim was wonderful in this house buying experience! The very first house we walked in with him he was so open and honest and would not put his stamp of approval on any house he didn’t deem worthy to buy (and there was a few!). The house we ended up bu... - Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
3/31/2025 - Josh Nickels
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2022 in Shangrai-la, Grand rapids, MI.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsJim has helped us with a few real estate deals now and I would not pick anybody else. He has worked hard to make sure we have all of the information we need, could see any house we request, and help us determine our exact budget and desires in a new ...
Service areas (39)
- Kent County, MI
- Ottawa County, MI
- Newaygo County, MI
- Montcalm County, MI
- Muskegon County, MI
- Jenison, MI
- Sand Lake, MI
- Belding, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greenville, MI
- Wyoming, MI
- Lakeview, MI
- Middleville, MI
- Sparta, MI
- Pierson, MI
- East Grand Rapids, MI
- Kentwood, MI
- Spring Lake, MI
- Cedar Springs, MI
- Coopersville, MI
- Forest Hills, Ada, MI
- Hudsonville, MI
- North Muskegon, MI
- Wayland, MI
- Ada, MI
- Byron Center, MI
- Walker, MI
- Comstock Park, MI
- Grandville, MI
- Kent City, MI
- Rockford, MI
- Northview, MI
- Lowell, MI
- Caledonia, MI
- Grand Haven, MI
- Holland, MI
- Zeeland, MI
- Allendale, MI
- Muskegon, MI











