Barrett Buys Houses: Review & Ratings (November 2026)
Written by Jamie Ayers
+2 others
Edited by Andrew Whytock
Reviewed by Ben Mizes
Barrett Buys Houses
Barrett Buys Houses earns a modest overall score. Its customer ratings are weak overall, despite strong business credentials.
Overall score
#24 of 36 similar
At a glance
- Profile status
- Verified
- Avg rating
- 4.2 (31 reviews)
- BBB status
- Not accredited, A+
- Founded in
- 2018
About
Barrett Buys Houses buys homes for cash around Tucson, AZ. It's been in business since 2018 and identifies as family-owned. You can skip repairs and cleaning, leave unwanted items, and choose the closing date.
Read the full bioOffers & terms
- Buys:
- Single-family Any condition
- Terms:
- As-is Covers closing costs 7-day closings Flexible closing
- Situations:
- Divorce Relocation Downsizing Job loss
Score breakdown
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Yes — our research suggests Barrett Buys Houses is a legitimate business. We found matched BBB and Google business profiles, 31 third-party reviews and review activity within the past year.
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Company bio
Barrett Buys Houses is a cash home buyer around Tucson, AZ. It's been in business since 2018, and Barrett Applegate is its owner. The company identifies as family-owned and uses its own funds to buy directly from homeowners.
If your property fits its buying criteria, the team schedules an appointment before presenting an offer. You can skip repairs and cleaning, leave unwanted items behind, and pay no agent commissions or closing costs. Sales close through a local title company. You can choose a closing date that gives you time to plan your move.
Offers & terms
- Property type(s)
- Single-family
- Condition(s)
- Any condition
- Terms & perks
- As-is Covers closing costs 7-day closings Flexible closing
- Seller situations
Ownership
- Owner
- Barrett Applegate
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founded
- 2018
- Ownership
- Family-owned
Operations
- Business type
- Cash home buyer
- Business model
- Direct purchase
- Ownership structure
- Independent operator
- Operating scale
- Tucson
Contact
- Website
- barrettbuyshouses.com
- Phone
- (520) 727-7277
- Contact address
- 112 N Central Ave M-15Phoenix, AZ 85004
Our ratings & analysis
Overall score
#24 of 36 similar
Barrett Buys Houses has a mixed overall score, held back by weaker customer ratings. Its lifetime average is 4.2 stars across 31 ratings, so the weakness goes beyond a few recent reviews. Recent review activity is limited, with only 2 reviews in the past 6 months. That adds little new feedback to its weak lifetime record. Its strong business credentials include an A+ BBB rating. It ranks 24th out of the 36 Arizona cash home buyers we’ve scored.
Barrett Buys Houses vs. similar cash buyers
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| Overall score | 67 | 90 | 90 | 89 |
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| Recent activity | Low | High | High | High |
| Founded | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 |
| BBB status | Not accredited, A+ | Accredited, A+ | Not available in our data | Not accredited, A+ |
| Coverage | Local | Multi-state | Regional | Statewide |
| Company page | Visit website | Read review | Read review | Read review |
Customer experience
Bottom 50% in AZ
Barrett Buys Houses has a generally positive customer experience profile. Its lifetime feedback was mixed, backed by a moderate review record. The latest 3 months contained 1 1-star rating and 1 5-star rating — just 2 ratings, too few to establish a sustained trend. Its Customer Experience score of 62/100 places it below the middle of comparable cash buyers serving a single market.
Lifetime ratings. Lifetime feedback was mixed: 31 rated reviews averaged 4.2/5, with 24 five-star ratings and 6 one-star ratings. Reviews dated back to 2021. 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 0.15% adjustment to that signal. This subtracted 0.01 score points before the depth deduction and confidence limit.
Recent ratings. The latest 12 months contained 1 1-star rating and 3 5-star ratings. The latest 6 months contained 1 1-star rating and 1 5-star rating. The latest 3 months contained 1 1-star rating and 1 5-star rating, through October 21, 2026.
Rating trends. The 3-month average fell from 4.19 lifetime to 3.00 — down 1.19 stars, or 28.5%. The one-star share rose from 19.4% to 50.0%, up 30.6 percentage points. The recent sample contained just 1 five-star rating and 1 one-star rating. It was too small to establish a sustained decline.
Common themes. A smooth process led the feedback, appearing in 11 of 24 detailed customer reviews (46%), followed by compassionate treatment in 10 (42%) and good communication in 9 (38%). Negative themes included pressure in 4 (17%) and low offers in 3 (13%). Reviews could mention multiple themes.
Review relevance. We classified 26 of 31 reviews (84%) as relevant to the home-selling experience. Another 1 concerned a neighboring property. The remaining 4 reviews had too little text to analyze. All 31 star ratings remained in the lifetime rating record.
Recent activity
Top 50% in AZ
Company activity · As of October 21, 2026 — our latest collection date.
Barrett Buys Houses has recent review activity. Its recent review volume is higher than similar companies. The sparse recent review record limits the pace assessment. We lack direct business-activity data, including purchase figures. Its Activity score of 66/100 places it around the top 41% of comparable cash buyers serving a single market.
Recent review volume. The company received more reviews than similar companies across all 3 periods. We counted 4 reviews over 12 months, 2 over 6 months and 2 over 3 months. Similar companies had median counts of 3, 1, and 0, respectively.
Recent review pace. The recent review record is too sparse for a formal pace classification. Its 6-month rate was 0.7× its lifetime average pace, compared with 1.3× over 3 months and 0.7× over 12 months. Recent rates averaged 0.3 reviews per month over 6 months, 0.7 over 3 months and 0.3 over 12 months, versus a lifetime average of 0.5. The record contains 31 reviews dating back to 2021. A few reviews can noticeably change the recent pace.
Review freshness. Its latest review on file was September 17, 2026 — less than 5 weeks old as of our last data refresh. 6% of all reviews appeared within the last 6 months, and the average review age was about 2.5 years.
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 AZ
Barrett Buys Houses has a very strong credibility profile. We identified the company’s leadership, business structure, and buying model, supported by a broad online presence. The company reports operating since 2018 on its website. We have 5 years of documented review history. The main limit on its score was website depth and transparency. We identified 1 relevant complaint, but it did not result in a deduction.
Verification. We identified Google, BBB, and Facebook profiles. The BBB records we reviewed list the profile as not accredited. They list an A+ rating. Its Google Business Profile was verified. Barrett Buys Houses 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 company background, team information, buying and service information, the process and terms, and customer testimonials or work examples.
Business details. We identified Barrett Applegate as the company’s owner. BBB lists the business as an LLC. Its website identifies it as a direct buyer. BBB lists Applegate Capital LLC as an alternate business name. A retained professional review describes Barrett as a wholesaler the reviewer has worked with on multiple deals.
Track record. Barrett Buys Houses reports operating since 2018 on its website. BBB lists August 6, 2018 as its business-start date, August 6, 2018 as its incorporation date, and May 18, 2021 as its profile-opening date. Reviews on file date back to October 15, 2021. Reviews appear in 21 of the 61 months covered by our records.
Complaints and red flags. We identified 1 relevant complaint in a Google review. Seller alleges purchase price changed immediately before closing and they accepted to preserve their financial timeline. The contract and reason for the price change are unavailable. This account remains unverified.
Verification checklist
5 of 5 baseline checks are supported by the evidence in our records.
Baseline checks
- Business identity: Confirmed through Google Business Profile and BBB profile
- Current business presence: Website accessible at last check; published phone number
- Public feedback: 31 accepted third-party reviews
- Established public history: Accepted review activity since 2021
- Recent activity: 4 reviews in the recorded 12-month window; latest 1 month before collection
Additional verification
- BBB status: A+
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.
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What reviewers say
Notable findings
- 10 of 24 analyzed reviews (42%) mention respectful treatment, about 1.5x the typical rate for similar cash investors.
- 11 of 24 analyzed reviews (46%) mention smooth process.
Reviews analyzed
31 public reviews
− 5 too short, irrelevant, or duplicate
− 2 relevant, but too general
24 detailed reviews with clear themes
Excluded: 1 outside the seller experience (e.g., neighbors or third parties); 4 with too little text to assess.
Review themes
Positive feedback
11 reviews describe the process as easy, smooth, or straightforward.
10 reviews mention respectful or compassionate treatment.
9 reviews praise communication or being kept informed.
8 reviews praise honesty, transparency, or following through on promises.
8 reviews mention a fast or on-schedule closing.
5 reviews say the offer or overall deal felt fair.
Next steps if you’re considering Barrett Buys Houses
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.
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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 21, 2026; review data partially collected on September 20, 2026; reviews checked for updates on October 21, 2026 (no new reviews).