Meet the Visionaries Behind Home Resolvers, LLC
At Home Resolvers, we believe homeownership shouldn't be a privilege reserved for those who fit into a narrow bank-standard box. Our mission is to empower families and individuals by providing the specialized legal and brokerage expertise needed to bypass traditional lending hurdles and secure the homes they deserve.
To achieve this, we have brought together two of Texas’s most respected professionals in creative real estate: Alan Ceshker and Derek "The Deal" Smith.
T. Alan Cesker - Lead Attorney & Compliance Architect
With over 30 years of legal experience, T. Alan Ceshker is widely recognized as one of Texas’s leading authorities on alternative financing and mortgage wraps.
● Deep Texas Roots: A fifth-generation Texan and graduate of The University of Texas Law School (1991), Alan has spent decades navigating the complexities of civil litigation, construction, and real estate law.
● The Authority on Wraps: Since the 2007 recession, Alan has specialized in niche financing strategies, developing proprietary documentation designed to make creative transactions secure and legally compliant under Texas law.
● Full-Service Protection: As the founder of the Ceshker Group, he provides neighbor-to-neighbor quality with large-firm expertise, ensuring every Home Resolvers , LLC deal is backed by a solid legal foundation.
Derek Smith -Managing Broker &
"The Deal Smith"
Known in the Austin real estate community as "The Deal Smith," Derek brings the boots-on-the-ground market intelligence and negotiation tactics required to find and close difficult transactions.
● A Native Perspective: An Austin native who has watched the city transform, Derek uses his deep roots and 8+ years of experience to guide clients through competitive landscapes.
● Investment Specialist: Through his firm, Deal Smith Realty LLC, Derek has closed over $15 million in transactions, specializing in identifying unique opportunities for investors and first-time buyers alike.
● A Human Touch: Derek’s philosophy is simple: Your success is my success. He goes the extra mile to make the home-buying process seamless, efficient, and—most importantly—profitable for those he represents.