A+ Home Buyers: Review & Ratings (November 2026)
Written by Jamie Ayers
+2 others
Edited by Andrew Whytock
Reviewed by Ben Mizes
A+ Home Buyers
A+ Home Buyers earns an excellent overall score. Perfect customer ratings across a solid review record add to strong business credentials.
Overall score
#10 of 180 similar
At a glance
- Profile status
- Verified
- Avg rating
- 5.0 (52 reviews)
- BBB status
- Not accredited, A
- Founded in
- 2015
About
A+ Home Buyers is a Tampa cash property buyer in parts of Florida. Mike Youngblood and Erick Alin own the company. It's been in business since 2015. Alin speaks English and Spanish.
Read the full bioOffers & terms
- Buys:
- Single-family Multifamily Condos Townhomes
- Terms:
- As-is Covers closing costs 7-day closings Rent-backs
- Situations:
- Divorce Relocation Inheritance Probate
Score breakdown
Review explorer
Is A+ Home Buyers legit?
Yes — our research suggests A+ Home Buyers is a legitimate business. We found matched BBB and Google business profiles, 52 third-party reviews and review activity within the past year.
View verification checklistCompare similar cash home buyers
97
Clever OffersBest overall
Best for most sellers. Compare competitive cash offers and other options in one place.
Request offers
93
Homeinc
Cash home buyer across Florida and Georgia. Covers probate costs for sellers.
Read review
92
Duval Home Buyers
Jacksonville-based cash home buyer in parts of Florida. In business since 2008.
Read review
75
Opendoor
Sell your home directly for cash, with optional additional proceeds after resale.
Read reviewAbout A+ Home Buyers
Company bio
A+ Home Buyers is a locally owned cash property buyer based in Tampa, Florida, buying around Tampa, Lakeland, and North Port. Mike Youngblood and Erick Alin own the company. It's been in business since 2015. Their website bios describe Youngblood's fifteen-plus years buying homes and Alin's nearly thirty years as an investor. Alin speaks English and Spanish and is described as a licensed Florida real-estate agent.
Tampa sellers can skip repairs and cleaning and leave belongings for cleanup after closing. Direct sellers pay no company fees or commissions and have closing costs covered. After acceptance, the company coordinates with a title company on the seller's chosen date. For sellers needing more time, it says it can accommodate two weeks in the home after closing.
Offers & terms
- Property type(s)
- Single-family Multifamily Condos Townhomes Land Commercial
- Condition(s)
- Any condition
- Terms & perks
- As-is Covers closing costs 7-day closings Rent-backs Cleanout services Flexible closing
- Seller situations
Where they buy
Choose a market to compare cash home buyers near you.
Ownership
- Owners
- Mike Youngblood · Erick Alin
- Based in
- Tampa, FL
- Founded
- 2015
- Ownership
- Locally owned
Operations
- Business type
- Cash home buyer
- Business model
- Direct purchase
- Ownership structure
- Independent operator
- Operating scale
- West Central FL
Contact
- Website
- aplushomebuyer.com
- Phone
- (813) 200-7665
- Contact address
- 3901 N BlvdTampa, FL 33603
Our ratings & analysis
Overall score
#10 of 180 similar
A+ Home Buyers has an excellent overall score. It ranks 10th out of the 180 Florida cash home buyers we’ve scored. Its perfect 5.0-star average is backed by 52 ratings. Recent review activity is 1.6x its lifetime pace, though that amounts to 16 reviews in the past 6 months. Its strong business credentials include an A BBB rating.
A+ Home Buyers vs. similar cash buyers
Swipe to compare
| Metric |
This company
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 91 | 92 | 91 | 90 |
| Avg rating | ||||
| Recent activity | High | High | High | High |
| Founded | 2015 | 2008 | 2005 | 2019 |
| BBB status | Not accredited, A | Not accredited, A+ | Accredited, A+ | Accredited, A+ |
| Coverage | Regional | Regional | Regional | Local |
| Company page | Visit website | Read review | Read review | Read review |
Customer experience
Top 25% in FL
A+ Home Buyers has a strong customer experience profile. Every rating in its lifetime review record was five-star. In the latest 3 months, recent ratings remained at the lifetime level. Its Customer Experience score of 93/100 places it around the top 12% of comparable cash buyers serving multiple markets.
Lifetime ratings. Lifetime feedback was uniformly positive: 52 rated reviews averaged 5.0/5, all five-star. Reviews dated back to 2024. Our methodology adjusts small rating samples toward the typical company rating, then maps the adjusted rating to a score and applies a small review-depth deduction that decreases as the record grows. Volume credit grows with every rating, with an additional small adjustment that grows fastest over the first few hundred ratings and then slows. It strengthens the distance from the neutral, sample-adjusted 4.5-star signal; this record received a 0.24% adjustment to that signal. This added 0.06 score points before the depth deduction and confidence limit.
Recent ratings. Recent feedback was uniformly positive. All 27 ratings over 12 months, 16 ratings over 6 months and 15 ratings over 3 months were five-star, through October 19, 2026.
Rating trends. Ratings held steady at 5.0 across the lifetime record and the 3-month period — a change of 0 stars, or 0%. The five-star share remained 100%.
Common themes. Review-theme analysis was unavailable for this review population. We could not identify common themes from the available analysis.
Review relevance. A reconciled review-relevance breakdown was unavailable. We did not treat unclassified reviews as irrelevant.
Recent activity
Top 25% in FL
Company activity · As of October 19, 2026 — our latest collection date.
A+ Home Buyers has recent review activity. Its recent review volume is higher than similar companies, and its 6-month review pace is accelerating, at 1.6× its lifetime average pace. We lack direct business-activity data, including purchase figures. Its Activity score of 85/100 places it around the top 14% of comparable cash buyers serving multiple markets.
Recent review volume. The company received more reviews than similar companies across all 3 periods. We counted 27 reviews over 12 months, 16 over 6 months and 15 over 3 months. Similar companies had median counts of 5, 2, and 1, respectively.
Recent review pace. Its 6-month review pace is accelerating, at 1.6× its lifetime average pace. Its latest 3-month pace was 3.1×, compared with 1.4× over 12 months. Recent rates averaged 2.7 reviews per month over 6 months, 5 over 3 months and 2.3 over 12 months, versus a lifetime average of 1.6. The record contains 52 reviews dating back to 2024. A few reviews can noticeably change the recent pace.
Review freshness. Its latest review on file was October 12, 2026 — less than 2 weeks old as of our last data refresh. 31% of all reviews appeared within the last 6 months, and the average review age was about 1 year.
Other business activity. We have no claimed directory profile, completed enhanced screening, business interview, or reviewed purchase figure on file.
Credibility signals
Top 25% in FL
A+ Home Buyers has a strong credibility profile (#39 of 180 in FL). We identified the company’s leadership, business structure, and buying model, supported by a broad online presence. The company reports operating since 2015 on its website. The main limits on its score were 2 years of documented review history and website depth and transparency. We found no specific legitimacy concerns or review-integrity red flags in the retained source material, so there were no deductions.
Verification. We identified Google, BBB, Facebook, and Yelp profiles. The BBB records we reviewed list the profile as not accredited. They list an A rating. Its Google Business Profile was verified. A+ Home Buyers has not claimed its directory profile or completed enhanced screening with our team.
Website assessment. The website was accessible when checked on September 29, 2026. The website scored 95/100 for depth and transparency. It includes team information, buying and service information, the process and terms, and customer testimonials or work examples.
Business details. Its website identifies Erick Alin and Mike Youngblood as owners; the BBB records we reviewed name Mike Youngblood as an owner. BBB lists the business as a sole proprietorship. Its website identifies it as a direct buyer. BBB lists Mike Youngblood, PA as an alternate business name. A seller describes Mike providing listing services.
Track record. A+ Home Buyers reports operating since 2015 on its website. BBB lists November 29, 2023 as its profile-opening date. Reviews on file date back to February 28, 2024. Reviews appear in 25 of the 33 months covered by our records. Reviews appear regularly across the observed period, providing a consistent signal of ongoing customer activity.
Complaints and red flags. No specific legitimacy concerns or review-integrity red flags were identified in the retained source material.
Verification checklist
5 of 5 baseline checks are supported by the evidence in our records.
Baseline checks
- Business identity: Confirmed through Google Business Profile, BBB profile and BBB license or registration listing
- Current business presence: Website accessible at last check; published phone number
- Public feedback: 52 accepted third-party reviews
- Established public history: Accepted review activity since 2024
- Recent activity: 27 reviews in the recorded 12-month window; latest less than a month before collection
Additional verification
- BBB status: A
- License or registration: Listed in the BBB profile; issuer: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. Current status not independently checked.
Meeting these baseline checks is not a guarantee of current availability or a particular experience or transaction outcome. Compare offers, read reviews, and have a professional review any offers and contracts before moving forward.
Review explorer: A+ Home Buyers
What reviewers say
Notable findings
- 19 of 32 analyzed reviews (59%) mention fast closing, about 1.7x the typical rate for similar cash investors.
- 19 of 32 analyzed reviews (59%) mention honesty, nearly 2x the typical rate for similar cash investors.
- No recurring complaint pattern met our reporting threshold.
Review themes
Positive feedback
20 reviews describe the process as easy, smooth, or straightforward.
19 reviews mention a fast or on-schedule closing.
19 reviews praise honesty, transparency, or following through on promises.
13 reviews say the offer or overall deal felt fair.
13 reviews praise communication or being kept informed.
10 reviews describe the team as knowledgeable, capable, or professional.
Next steps if you’re considering A+ Home Buyers
Even with a well-supported company record, the quality of an individual offer comes down to its price, terms, and the entity responsible for closing.
-
Get the complete offer in writing
Confirm the purchase price, closing date, seller-paid costs, inspection or cancellation rights, and whether the contract can be assigned to another buyer.
-
Verify who is buying your home
Confirm the legal business name, request proof of funds, and identify the title or closing company. If the brand has multiple offices, verify which office or entity is responsible for your offer.
-
Compare the likely net proceeds
Request at least 2 cash offers when possible. If time allows, compare them with an estimate of what you could net from an as-is listing after fees, repairs, and carrying costs.
How Clever Offers works
Tell us about your home
Share your property details and timeline. We find cash investors and other sell-fast solutions that fit your needs.
Compare your offers
Compare multiple cash offers alongside options like 7 Day Sold. Your Cash Offer Advisor helps you understand pricing, timing, and terms.
Sell on your terms
Choose your best fit and close on your timeline — or decline the offers. Requesting offers is always free, with no obligation or pressure.
Related guides and resources
How we researched and scored this company
Methodology
We research each company using its website, business profiles, and third-party customer reviews. We use company sources to understand its services and terms, and distinguish those claims from independent evidence. When available, we also draw on interviews with company representatives and sellers, and relevant public records.
When there is enough evidence, we calculate an overall score out of 100 using 3 categories:
- Customer experience (67.5%) reflects customer satisfaction, based primarily on average customer ratings and the number of reviews supporting them.
- Recent activity (20%) reflects recent review volume, how recently the company received a review, and how its recent review pace compares with its history. Reviews are a signal of activity, not a count of completed home purchases.
- Credibility (12.5%) considers business verification, website transparency, public engagement, and documented operating history.
Use the company or location identified on this page when interpreting the evidence. A broader company record may not describe every local office. Review history is separate from the company’s founding date.
Limited evidence can restrict what we can assess. A company may appear without a score, and a small review sample may not represent a typical seller’s experience. Scores summarize the evidence available to us; they do not predict an offer price or guarantee a sale or service quality.
Sources
- Company website, website information up to date as of September 2, 2026; website content analysis completed September 4, 2026.
- Better Business Bureau, profile information up to date as of September 3, 2026; complaint data up to date as of September 3, 2026.
- Google, profile information up to date as of October 19, 2026; review data partially collected on October 19, 2026; reviews checked for updates on October 19, 2026.