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A Licensed Agent Who Also Buys Houses.

Most "we buy houses" signs lead to an unlicensed middleman flipping your contract. I'm James Konvalinka — a licensed Texas Realtor®, an active Austin investor, and the person who actually answers when you reach out. Held to fiduciary rules the cash-only guys aren't.

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Real homes we've renovated & sold Completed Croftwood project exterior in South Austin
90+ real-estate transactions Active Austin investors Licensed Texas agent #831102 MODUS Real Estate

How It Works

Three steps. No pressure at any of them.

1

Send the address.

That's genuinely all we need to start. No long questionnaire, no repair estimates, no photos required.

2

Get a written cash offer within 24 hours.

A real number based on Austin-area comparable sales and the work the home actually needs — and we'll show you how we got there. Roof, foundation, tenants, probate: we've handled all of it.

3

Pick your closing date.

Close in as little as 14 days when title cooperates, or take the time you need. Say no if the number's too low — that's a fine answer, and if listing would clearly net you more, we'll tell you that too.

The Short Version

Why I do this the licensed way.

I learned this business the unglamorous way: managing rental property in Milwaukee, handling the leaks, the turnovers, and the tenants myself, before I ever wrote an offer. A mentor drilled one thing into me early — the money is real, but the trust is the asset. So I got licensed, in Texas and Wisconsin, instead of joining the crowd that operates without one.

My first flip wasn't a trophy. It paid for my mom's nursing care. That's still how I think about every house I buy: behind the address there's a family solving a real problem, and they deserve straight numbers, not a script.

Today Sell Smart Austin is 90+ transactions and 15+ renovations deep across the Austin metro. When you request an offer, I pull the comps myself, I walk the property myself, and if listing would net you more than my cash offer, I'll tell you — because I'm licensed to do both, and the license means I answer for it.

Real Projects

Real homes. Real work. No stock photos.

These are homes our team has actually bought, renovated, and sold across the Austin area. When we make you an offer, it's priced by people who know what the work really costs.

Completed exterior of the McGregor renovation in South Austin

2609 McGregor · South Austin

Leveled, re-roofed, rewired, replumbed. Bought as-is, closed July 2026.

Finished McGregor kitchen with gray cabinetry and stone counters

McGregor · Kitchen

Taken back to the studs and rebuilt.

Finished open living room at the McGregor project

McGregor · Living room

Reworked layout, new flooring throughout.

Finished primary bathroom with walk-in shower and double vanity

McGregor · Primary bath

Walk-in shower and a double vanity.

Completed exterior and backyard of the Westbury project in Georgetown

515 Westbury · Georgetown

Targeted fixes, not a teardown. Closed March 2026.

Finished Westbury kitchen with large island and updated fixtures

Westbury · Kitchen

New lighting, hardware and cabinet work.

Staged Westbury living room with fireplace and open layout

Westbury · Living room

Paint, flooring and staging.

Completed exterior of the Croftwood project in South Austin

7729 Croftwood · South Austin

Flooring, cabinetry, tile, tankless heater. Closed 2026.

Staged Croftwood living room with modern finishes

Croftwood · Living room

Move-in ready at handover.

James Konvalinka of Sell Smart Austin at a home entrance
James Konvalinka
Founder · Realtor® · Active Investor

I'm a licensed Realtor® in Texas and Wisconsin, and an active Austin investor. When you request an offer, you're talking directly with me — not a national call center. I'll give you a real number, explain how I got it, and tell you honestly if listing would put more in your pocket.

90+ Transactions · 15+ Home Renovations

James Konvalinka, Licensed Texas Sales Agent #831102, sponsored by MODUS Real Estate. Every conversation comes with full disclosure and no obligation.

Before You Reach Out

Straight answers to the usual questions.

Do I need to repair or clean the property?
No. You can sell the home in its current condition — no repairs, cleaning, or staging. Foundation, roof, plumbing, mold, tenants, probate: we buy it in whatever condition it's in today, and contents can stay.
How is the cash price determined?
It's based on real Austin-area comparable sales, the home's condition, and the cost of the work it needs — not a random lowball figure. Because a licensed Texas Realtor® is on our team, we can also show you what the same home might net if listed, so you can compare honestly.
Is requesting an offer an obligation?
No. The offer is free, in writing, and yours to say no to. If the number's too low, tell us. If none of the options fit, that's a completely acceptable outcome — no cost, no pressure.

Get Your Offer

One address. One written number. 24 hours.

Tell us where the property is and how to reach you. We'll review it and get back with a written cash offer — and if a listing would clearly net you more, we'll say so. No pressure and no obligation.

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