April Realtor of the Month – Jim Hocking

Congratulations to Jim Hocking!

Our Realtor of the Month for April is Jim Hocking with Smallegan Real Estate at Keller Williams Grand Rapids North.

Jim Hocking didn’t take the traditional path into real estate. During the height of COVID, an ad about getting licensed sparked a curiosity that quickly turned into a full-on career pivot. Coming from the music world, Jim approached real estate with the same grit and drive — building a business that reflects his passion for people, strategy, and results.

What sets Jim apart is his no-ceiling mindset. He thrives in a role where effort equals outcome and no two days are the same. Jim’s background in music taught him discipline and creativity, which now fuel his innovative, tech-forward approach to real estate. With a rock-solid team behind him and a deep love for West Michigan’s mix of nature and city life, he makes the process smooth, stress-free, and genuinely enjoyable.

If you’re buying, selling, or just exploring your options, Jim’s goal is simple: to make you feel confident, supported, and ready to do it all again. Outside of real estate, you’ll find Jim lifting weights, jamming on guitar, hanging with his wife and kids, or chasing down the best Thai food in Grand Rapids.