Fifth Generation in Real Estate · Glenn D. Mitchel Realtors
The newest generation of a San Diego real estate family, helping people find a place to put down roots, from the coast to the mountains to the open desert.
REALTOR®
TRENT MITCHEL | DRE #02312989
GLENN D. MITCHEL REALTORS® INC. | CA DRE# 01880085
Real estate runs deep in the Mitchel family. Trent is the fifth generation of Mitchels to work in the business, and the youngest member of the family to join Glenn D. Mitchel Realtors, the East County brokerage his family has been building since 1953. He grew up hearing about neighborhoods, homes, and the people who live in them around the dinner table, and now he brings that same hometown care to every client he works with.
The family’s real estate story began in Oklahoma, where Glenn D. Mitchel’s father, Trent’s great-great-grandfather, worked in real estate. Glenn came to California in 1942 to enlist for World War II, but he was classified 4F and couldn’t serve; he went on to work in real estate for about ten years, and in 1953 he opened his own brokerage, Glenn D. Mitchel Realtors. Trent’s father, Todd, is the fourth generation of Mitchels in real estate, and Trent is the fifth.
What sets Trent apart is how well he knows San Diego County beyond the listing sheet. He has spent his life exploring it: surf-town beaches, East County ranch land, mountain trails, and the wide-open desert. When he talks with you about where to live, he's thinking about the whole picture: your commute, your budget, and the kind of weekends you want to have.
Where Are You Headed?
Every move starts somewhere different. Pick the one that sounds like you.
First time through the process? Trent will walk you through every step, from the first conversation about budget to the day you get the keys.
Start the Home FinderFind out where your home stands in today’s market and talk through a plan that fits your timing and your next move.
Get a home valuationLooking for room to spread out? Space for the truck, the trailer, the animals, or just some quiet. East County has it, and Trent knows it firsthand.
Tell Trent what you needSmaller footprints, ADUs, and other creative paths into ownership. If the usual route feels out of reach, it’s worth a conversation.
Explore creative optionsWeighing El Cajon against Alpine, Ramona, or the backcountry? Get a local’s take on each area and the kind of life that comes with it.
Browse neighborhoodsNot ready to buy or sell yet? That’s fine. Questions are always welcome, with no pressure and no obligation.
Say helloBeaches · Backcountry · Desert
Trent's favorite way to learn a place is to get out and live in it. Some of his best days have been spent far from pavement, and that firsthand knowledge helps his clients picture the life that comes with a new address.
The Mission
Trent believes California is still one of the best places anywhere to raise a family, and he wants to help more young families make it home. His goal goes beyond closing a deal. He wants to help people find a home that fits and then get them out enjoying everything around it.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. From tide pools to pine forests to desert trails, San Diego County has something for every kind of family.
Creative Paths to Ownership
Trent is always looking for new and interesting ways to get people into properties that don't have to be so expensive. Tiny homes are one of his favorite examples: smartly designed, smaller-footprint living that can open the door for first-time buyers, young families, and anyone who would rather spend less on square footage and more on living.
Every situation is different, so Trent takes the time to understand your goals and walk through the options that make sense for you.
Step by Step
Buying or selling a home is a big deal. Here’s the road map, so you always know what’s next.
Start with a conversation about your goals, budget, timeline, and the kind of life you want around your new home.
Get pre-approved with a lender you trust so you know your numbers before you fall for a house.
Visit homes and the areas around them, so you can picture the commute, the weekends, and everything in between.
When the right place comes along, Trent helps you put together an offer and negotiate on your behalf.
Inspections, appraisal, paperwork, and deadlines, with Trent keeping things on track until closing day.
Trent walks through your home with you and looks at comparable homes in your area to talk about where it stands.
Decide together what is worth fixing, what to leave alone, and how to price for your goals and timing.
Get the home ready to show and put it in front of buyers with a listing that tells its story.
Trent handles showings and walks you through each offer and its terms so you can choose with confidence.
From acceptance to closing, Trent keeps the process moving and keeps you in the loop.
Games
The best way to learn is to play!
Quick, free games that teach the basics of buying and selling a home.
Slide to guess what five made-up example homes cost, then see how close you got.
PlayMultiple-choice questions about East County towns, landmarks, and the Mitchel family’s real estate roots.
PlayAnswer six lifestyle questions to find your San Diego County match.
PlayDrive three laps of the East County Loop and race five rival agents to the listing.
PlayServing buyers and sellers across San Diego County, with deep roots in East County.
Home base for the family brokerage
Ask Trent about El Cajon →
Hillside homes and mountain views
Ask Trent about Alpine →
Lakes, trails, and room to roam
Ask Trent about Lakeside →
Parks, river trails, and family life
Ask Trent about Santee →
Village charm close to the city
Ask Trent about La Mesa →
Ranch land and wine country
Ask Trent about Ramona →
Pines, cabins, and cool mountain air
Ask Trent about Pine Valley →
Wide-open backcountry living
Ask Trent about Campo →Also helping clients across the county, from coastal neighborhoods to the desert.
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Home Finder
Share the basics: where, how much, and what matters most. Trent will follow up personally to talk through options that fit, including places that might not be on your radar yet.
Check out our current listings with all of our agents.
Meet the GDMR family.
Let's Connect
Whether you're dreaming of a place near the beach, a few acres in the backcountry, or a creative first step like a tiny home, Trent would love to hear what you have in mind. Reach out anytime.
Glenn D. Mitchel Realtors
1089 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite A
El Cajon, CA 92020
