Samuel Smith
Real Estate Professional
Brokered by Walzel Properties, TREC Lic: 697734
I Buy and Sell Value-Add Commercial Real Estate in Houston
I help business owners transition out of their commercial properties and investors find off-market, value-add deals across Greater Houston.
What I Do
Sell Your Property Fast
You've built a successful business, and now it's time to transition. I buy light industrial and retail properties directly from owners all across Greater Houston.
I also represent sellers who want maximum exposure. Every property I list gets professional Matterport scans, walkthrough videos, and targeted marketing to my active buyers.
Find Value-Add Deals
I source off-market light industrial and retail properties in the $2M-$10M range for investors who want to add assets to their portfolios. These are value-add opportunities, all with upside.
If you're an active investor in Houston, I'll bring you deals discretely, before they hit the market.
Operate Deals Together
My team partners with capital providers on commercial acquisitions and operate value-add deals from acquisition to stabilization. With 25 years of experience, we know how to execute.
If you have capital and want a credible operator, let's talk.
Why I'm Different
$7.4M in Year 1 Sales
I closed $7.4 million in my first year as an agent, and won multiple sales awards. I've completed 20+ value add transactions including a $5M ranch, a car dealership, and multiple commercial developments. I don't just list properties, I close deals.
Marketing That Sells Faster
Every property I represent gets professional virtual tours from htxvirtualtours.com, walkthrough videos, and targeted outreach to active buyers. I've built multiple seven-figure businesses through marketing, and I bring that same expertise to every listing. Your property won't sit, it will sell.
25 Years of Business Scaling
I've built and consulted for multiple companies, during my time as The Small Business Surgeon, including scaling a business from $100K to $1M/month in 9 months. I understand operations, transitions, and how to maximize value. When you work with me, you're not just getting a broker, you're getting a business partner who knows how to execute.
14 Years as a Landman
Before real estate, I spent 14 years as a Landman and Crew Chief, researching title, land records, and property ownership, and acquiring leases and drilling rights for clients such as Devon Energy and XTO. I understand the complexities of commercial transactions at a level most brokers don't. This expertise helps me identify opportunities, solve problems, and close deals others can't.
Featured Work
Reposition Expired Ranch
Represented the seller in the sale of a unique 450+ acre ranch, 4 years on market, expired listing. We repositioned and targeted toward activity ranch and safari park owners. Navigated complex zoning, environmental considerations, and operational transitions to sell at $1.25mm over original list price with 4 months on market.
Result: Successful sale for a tired owner.
Car Lot Sale & Transition
Facilitated the renovation and sale of a tired automotive dealership, including real estate, inventory, and operational systems. Worked directly with the retiring owner to structure a smooth transition and maximize exit value, operating and selling profitably after 30 months.
Result: Full business and property sale, owner successfully transitioned out.
20+ Value-Add Property Transactions
Completed 20+ residential and commercial value-add transactions, acquiring distressed properties, managing renovations, and selling to retail buyers. This hands-on experience taught me how to identify value, manage contractors, and execute profitable exits.
Result: Consistent profitability across multiple markets and property types.
Virtual Tours Sell Buildings Faster
Every listing gets a professional 3D walkthrough like this one, done by our friends at htxvirtualtours.com
Video Marketing That Stands Out
Professional video showcasing your property from every angle.
From Oil Fields to
Deal Flow
14
Years in Oil & Gas as Landman and Crew Chief
$7.4M
First Year Commercial Real Estate Sales
20+
Value-Add Transactions Completed
Built for Complex Deals
I didn't start in real estate. I started in construction, then spent 14 years in oil and gas as a Landman and Crew Chief, researching title, acquiring leases, and negotiating drilling rights for Devon Energy and XTO. That experience taught me how to read property records, understand complex ownership structures, and close deals that others couldn't figure out.
Proven Operator, Not Just a Broker
In 2023, I competed on season 11 of The Blox, a high-stakes entrepreneurship competition hosted by Wes Bergmann from MTV's The Challenge. Out of 50,000+ applicants, my partner, actress Nina Kaczorowski and I won the entire season by demonstrating our ability to execute under pressure, solve complex business problems, and outperform seasoned entrepreneurs from around the world.
This screenshot shows $991,764 in sales in a single 30-day period from one of my clients operations. When we started with them, they were flatlining at a consistent $100k per month. I built and scaled multiple seven-figure companies including a $4M e-commerce operation and a $3M auto dealership. I know what it takes to hit revenue targets, manage cash flow, and execute profitable exits because I've done it repeatedly across different industries.
Executing Value-Add Deals in Houston
Now, I focus exclusively on helping business owners transition out of their commercial properties and connecting investors with off-market value-add deals across Greater Houston. I closed $7.4 million in my first year selling, and have completed 20+ value-add transactions including successfully selling a 450+ acre ranch to a safari park group and renovating and operating a car dealership.
When you work with me, you're not just getting a broker, you're getting a proven operator who knows how to execute.
The Institutional Arm of Samuel's Practice
Visit Redlands Commercial GroupRedlands Commercial Group is Samuel's dedicated commercial brokerage for off-market, value-add properties across Texas. The firm focuses on light industrial, flex, and retail assets in the $2M to $10M range, working directly with owners who want a discreet, qualified buyer at the table.
As Managing Partner, Samuel leads deal sourcing, underwriting, and client relationships. The group operates with a simple mandate: protect the seller's privacy, move at their pace, and deliver a clean close.
If you own a commercial property and are thinking about your next move, that conversation starts at Redlands.
Redlands Commercial Group. Brokered by Walzel Properties. TX Lic #697734.
Let's Talk About Your Property
Whether you're selling, buying, or looking for a partner, I'm here to help. Reach out today.
Contact Information
License: TX REALTOR® #697734
Brokerage: Walzel Properties
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