The Buy-Out Company: Review & Ratings (November 2026)
Written by Jamie Ayers
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Edited by Andrew Whytock
Reviewed by Ben Mizes
The Buy-Out Company
The Buy-Out Company earns a strong overall score. Its positive customer ratings and good business credentials are strengths.
Overall score
#3 of 35 similar
At a glance
- Profile status
- Verified
- Avg rating
- 4.8 (147 reviews)
- BBB status
- Accredited, A+
- Founded in
- 2007
About
The Buy-Out Company buys houses directly around Denver, CO, without assigning the contract to another buyer. Sellers can leave unwanted items, choose their closing date, and skip repairs and closing costs.
Read the full bioOffers & terms
- Buys:
- Single-family Any condition
- Terms:
- As-is Covers closing costs Fast closing Earnest-money deposit
- Situations:
- Divorce Inheritance Probate Foreclosure
Score breakdown
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Is The Buy-Out Company legit?
Yes — our research suggests The Buy-Out Company is a legitimate business. We found BBB accreditation, 147 third-party reviews and review activity within the past year.
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Company bio
The Buy-Out Company is a cash home buyer around Denver, CO. It reports purchasing at least 1,889 Colorado properties since 2007. Its website says a licensed general contractor with a degree in construction management heads the construction department. The company buys homes directly without assigning the purchase contract to another buyer.
It considers inherited properties, houses with structural problems, and homes affected by mold, meth contamination, or asbestos. Sellers don't need to repair, clean, or haul away unwanted items, and there are no fees, commissions, or closing costs. Sellers choose their closing date, and the company handles the paperwork.
Offers & terms
- Property type(s)
- Single-family
- Condition(s)
- Any condition
- Terms & perks
- As-is Covers closing costs Fast closings Earnest-money deposit Cleanout services Flexible closing
- Seller situations
Ownership
- Leadership
- Doug Perry · Bob Hothem · Jennifer Heineman · Eduardo Ramirez · Keshawn Rasband · Chris Kelly · Justin Perry · Robert Hothem · Douglas M. Perry
- Based in
- Centennial, CO
- Founded
- 2007
Operations
- Business type
- Cash home buyer
- Business model
- Direct purchase
- Ownership structure
- Independent operator
- Operating scale
- Greater Denver
Contact
- Website
- thebuyoutcompany.com
- Phone
- (303) 557-2266
- Contact address
- 12741 E Caley Ave #126Centennial, CO 80111
Our ratings & analysis
Overall score
#3 of 35 similar
The Buy-Out Company has a strong overall score. It ranks 3rd out of the 35 Colorado cash home buyers we’ve scored. Its customer ratings are positive overall, averaging 4.8 stars across 147 ratings. Recent review activity is 1.9x its lifetime pace, though that amounts to 12 reviews in the past 6 months. Its strong business credentials include BBB accreditation with an A+ rating.
The Buy-Out Company vs. similar cash buyers
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| Overall score | 87 | 89 | 86 | 83 |
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| Recent activity | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Founded | 2007 | 2021 | 2016 | 1999 |
| BBB status | Accredited, A+ | Accredited, A+ | Not accredited, NOT RATED | Accredited, A+ |
| Coverage | Local | Regional | Local | Statewide |
| Company page | Visit website | Read review | Read review | Read review |
Customer experience
Top 25% in CO
The Buy-Out Company has a strong customer experience profile. Its large review record was mostly positive, but low ratings reduced the lifetime average. In the latest 6 months, the newest available average was slightly lower, but most recent ratings remained five-star. Its Customer Experience score of 89/100 places it above the middle of comparable cash buyers serving a single market.
Lifetime ratings. Lifetime feedback was mostly positive: 147 rated reviews averaged 4.8/5, with 136 five-star ratings and 8 one-star ratings. Reviews dated back to 2015. 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 0.60% adjustment to that signal. This added 0.11 score points before the depth deduction and confidence limit.
Recent ratings. Recent feedback remained strongly positive. Ratings averaged 4.7 across 13 reviews over 12 months and 4.7 across 12 reviews over 6 months, through November 1, 2026. No ratings appeared over the latest 3 months.
Rating trends. Ratings softened slightly. The 6-month average fell from 4.76 lifetime to 4.67 — down 0.10 stars, or 2.0%. The one-star share rose from 5.4% to 8.3%, up 2.9 percentage points. This was a small numerical change across 12 recent ratings.
Common themes. A smooth process led the feedback, appearing in 82 of 111 detailed customer reviews (74%), followed by fair pricing in 54 (49%) and fast closings in 49 (44%). Other common themes included flexibility in 41 (37%). Reviews could mention multiple themes.
Review relevance. We classified 121 of 147 reviews (82%) as relevant to the home-selling experience. Another 6 concerned business partners, 6 concerned property buyers and 2 concerned neighbors. We excluded 1 duplicate entry and 11 reviews with too little text from sentiment analysis. All 147 star ratings remained in the lifetime rating record.
Recent activity
Top 50% in CO
Company activity · As of November 1, 2026 — our latest collection date.
The Buy-Out Company has recent review activity. Its 6-month review pace is accelerating, at 1.9× its lifetime average pace. Its 6-month review volume is higher than similar companies. No new reviews appeared over the past 3 months. We lack direct business-activity data, including purchase figures. Its Activity score of 77/100 places it around the top 27% of comparable cash buyers serving a single market.
Recent review volume. 12-month and 6-month counts are higher than the median for similar companies; 3-month counts are equal to the median for similar companies. We counted 13 reviews over 12 months, 12 over 6 months and 0 over 3 months. Similar companies had median counts of 3, 1, and 0, respectively. At least half of the recent reviews were posted on 1 day; the count does not establish a steady flow of reviews.
Recent review pace. Its 6-month review pace is accelerating, at 1.9× its lifetime average pace. Its latest 3-month pace was 0×, compared with 1× over 12 months. Recent rates averaged 2 reviews per month over 6 months, 0 over 3 months and 1.1 over 12 months, versus a lifetime average of 1.1. The record contains 147 reviews dating back to 2015. This gives the recent comparisons a substantial historical basis.
Review freshness. Its latest review on file was June 3, 2026 — about 5 months old as of our last data refresh. 8% of all reviews appeared within the last 6 months, and the average review age was about 6 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 CO
The Buy-Out Company has a very strong credibility profile. We identified the company’s business structure and buying model, supported by a broad online presence. The company reports operating since 2007 on its website. We have 11 years of documented review history. The main limits on its score were unconfirmed current leadership and website depth and transparency. We identified 1 relevant complaint, but it did not result in a deduction.
Verification. We identified Google, BBB, and Yelp profiles. The BBB records we reviewed list accreditation since 2013. They list an A+ rating. Its Google Business Profile was verified. The Buy-Out Company 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 names Bob Hothem and Doug Perry as general partners; an owner or founder was not established in the available data. BBB lists its business structure as Partnership. Its website identifies it as a direct buyer. No related businesses or DBAs were identified.
Track record. The Buy-Out Company reports operating since 2007 on its website. BBB lists February 8, 2010 as its business-start date and November 19, 2013 as its profile-opening date. The reported start dates differ across sources. We did not treat that discrepancy as a red flag. Reviews on file date back to April 25, 2015. Reviews appear in 66 of the 140 months covered by our records. The longest period without a recorded review was 9 months.
Complaints and red flags. We identified 1 relevant complaint in a Google review. A purchaser alleges cracks and damaged flooring were concealed during renovation. Inspection and repair records were unavailable; the reviewer’s suggested foundation problem was speculative. 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, BBB profile and BBB license or registration listing
- Current business presence: Website accessible at last check; published phone number
- Public feedback: 147 accepted third-party reviews
- Established public history: Accepted review activity since 2015
- Recent activity: 13 reviews in the recorded 12-month window; latest 4 months before collection
Additional verification
- BBB status: Accredited, A+
- License or registration: Listed in the BBB profile; issuer: Denver: Division of Real Estate. 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.
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What reviewers say
Notable findings
- 54 of 111 analyzed reviews (49%) mention fair offers, nearly 2x the typical rate for similar cash investors.
- 41 of 111 analyzed reviews (37%) mention flexibility, nearly 2x the typical rate for similar cash investors.
- No recurring complaint pattern met our reporting threshold.
Reviews analyzed
147 public reviews
− 26 too short, irrelevant, or duplicate
− 10 relevant, but too general
111 detailed reviews with clear themes
Excluded: 14 outside the seller experience (e.g., home buyers, agent business relationships); 11 with too little text to assess; 1 duplicate.
Review themes
Positive feedback
82 reviews describe the process as easy, smooth, or straightforward.
54 reviews say the offer or overall deal felt fair.
49 reviews mention a fast or on-schedule closing.
41 reviews mention flexibility around timing or seller needs.
40 reviews praise honesty, transparency, or following through on promises.
35 reviews mention respectful or compassionate treatment.
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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; review data up to date as of September 3, 2026; complaint data up to date as of September 3, 2026; reviews checked for updates on November 1, 2026.
- Google, profile information up to date as of October 21, 2026; review data partially collected on June 15, 2026; reviews checked for updates on October 21, 2026 (no new reviews).
- Yelp, review data partially collected on May 18, 2025; reviews checked for updates on October 22, 2026 (no new reviews).