Who We Are and Why Homeowners Trust Us
Byrd and Co is a cash home buying company that purchases houses directly from homeowners across Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, Indiana, New Jersey, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. Founded by Bryan, the company specializes in fast closings, fair cash offers, and buying properties in any condition, with zero fees or commissions.
Why Did We Start Byrd and Co?
Bryan started Byrd and Co after watching too many homeowners get stuck in a system that wasn’t built for their situation. Families facing foreclosure told to “just list it.” Siblings inheriting a house full of problems and no clear path forward. Landlords bleeding money on properties no agent wanted to touch.
The traditional real estate process works when everything lines up perfectly, the house is in good shape, you have months to wait, and you’re willing to pay 5–6% in agent commissions. But when life gets complicated, that process breaks down. Byrd and Co was built for the situations where it breaks down.
The People Behind Every Offer
Byrd and Co isn’t a call center or a faceless corporation. Bryan leads a small, hands-on team that’s involved in every deal from the first phone call to the closing table. When you reach out, you’re talking to someone who knows your local market, understands your situation, and has the authority to make a fair offer, not someone reading from a script.
Every team member operates by the same principle: treat the homeowner the way you’d want to be treated if you were the one selling. That means honest numbers, clear communication, and zero pressure to accept an offer you’re not comfortable with.
Driven by Integrity. Focused on You.
Byrd and Co is committed to helping homeowners make real estate decisions with clarity, honesty, and confidence. With years of hands-on experience working with sellers in a wide range of situations, inherited properties, vacant homes, houses needing major repairs, foreclosure timelines, and life transitions, we understand that no two homeowners face the same set of circumstances.
Our mission is straightforward: give every homeowner a fair cash offer, a clear explanation of how we arrived at that number, and the freedom to accept it or walk away with zero pressure. We don’t believe in high-pressure sales tactics, vague promises, or offers that shrink between the handshake and the closing table.
What sets Byrd and Co apart is how we operate after the offer is made. We follow through on every commitment, the closing date we agreed on, the amount we quoted, and the zero-fee promise we made on day one. From the first conversation to the final signature, our team is responsive, transparent, and accountable.
How Do You Sell Your Home to Byrd and Co?
Our process is designed to get homeowners from first call to cash in hand with the least amount of stress possible. Three steps. No agents, no repairs, no surprises.
Step One
Call Byrd and Co at (410) 855-1722 or submit the form on our website. Share your property’s address, general condition, and how quickly you’d like to close. Our team reviews everything and schedules a brief walkthrough if needed. This step takes about two minutes of your time.
Step Two
Within 24 hours, you receive a fair, written cash offer based on local market data and your property’s condition. No obligation. No cost. Take your time to review it, ask questions, or compare it to other options. If the number works, we move forward. If not, you walk away — no hard feelings and no follow-up pressure.
Step Three
You pick the closing date, as soon as 7 days or as far out as you need. Byrd and Co handles all paperwork, covers every closing cost, and coordinates with the title company. On closing day, you receive your full cash payment. The amount on the offer is the amount in your han
What Does Byrd and Co Promise Every Homeowner?
Selling a house, especially under difficult circumstances, takes trust. Here’s what every homeowner who works with Byrd and Co can count on, every single time.
Fair Cash Offers
Every offer is calculated using local comparable sales, property condition, and current market data. We explain exactly how we got to the number, and we never lower it after you accept.
Zero Fees
No agent commissions. No closing costs. No hidden charges. The cash offer is the cash you receive. Byrd and Co covers every cost associated with the transaction.
No Repairs Required
We buy houses in any condition and never ask sellers to fix, clean, or update anything. Leave behind what you don't want, we handle it all after closing.
Your Timeline, Not Ours
Need to close in 7 days? Done. Need 90 days to figure out your next move? Also done. We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
Honest Communication
We tell you what your property is worth and why. If selling to us isn't your best option, we'll say so. No games, no pressure tactics, no scripted sales pitches.
Closings That Actually Close
Cash sales don't depend on bank approvals, buyer inspections, or appraisal contingencies. When we set a closing date, we show up ready to close, with the funds.
Some Homes We’ve Purchased
See If Byrd and Co Is the Right Fit for You
No pressure. No commitment. Tell us about your situation and we’ll give you a straight answer, whether that’s a cash offer, a recommendation, or an honest assessment that a different path might serve you better.
Ryan Byrd 5.0 Rated on Zillow Across 27 Transactions
Before launching Byrd and Co, Ryan Byrd built his track record helping Maryland homeowners buy and sell through the Executive Home Group at Coldwell Banker Realty. His Zillow profile carries a perfect 5.0 rating across every review, verified by real clients on real transactions. That same standard of professionalism, transparency, and results is what drives every Byrd and Co cash offer today.
Ryan was exceptional to work with. He was equal parts enthusiastic and cautious when viewing homes with us, meeting our happiness when we were seeing things we liked in homes while also pointing out things we might want to consider.
We had an outstanding experience working with Ryan as our real estate agent! He helped us sell our home in Gaithersburg, and even when the first buyers walked away, Ryan kept pushing and found us a great outcome.
Ryan and Rebecca did an amazing job in the sale of my home. I was very pleased with their professionalism displayed from the initial contact through the end and follow up.
Ryan Byrd helped through the whole process and always responded quickly. He was professional and patient with my questions. I would recommend him. It was a very emotional sale, and he made the process easier.
I can't recommend Ryan highly enough for anyone looking to sell their home. From start to finish, he made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Ryan took the time to understand our needs and delivered results.
Ryan was absolutely phenomenal. He is a smart, business savvy, extremely knowledgeable agent. He was incredibly supportive and thanks to him I had 12 offers and was under contract quickly.
The process was easy and the offer was very fair. Everyone I dealt with was professional, polite, and straightforward. I felt comfortable throughout the whole sale of my house. I would strongly recommend Byrd and Co.
Selling my home was much easier than I expected. The team was honest, respectful, and straightforward, and the offer made sense. Everything was handled professionally, and I felt comfortable every step of the way. Highly recommend.
I was dealing with a possible foreclosure and didn't know where to turn. They walked me through everything, made a fair offer, and helped me close quickly. The entire team was respectful and professional during a very stressful time.
I needed to sell fast due to financial issues, and they delivered exactly what they promised. No hidden fees, no hassle, just a fair offer and a smooth closing.
Common Questions About Selling to Byrd and Co
Clear answers to the questions homeowners ask us most, so you can feel confident before you reach out.
Most homeowners receive a cash offer within 24 hours of Byrd and Co evaluating their property. Once you accept, closing can happen in as few as 7 days. You pick the date. There are no financing contingencies or bank approvals to wait on — which is why cash sales close faster than traditional listings. From first call to cash in hand, many sellers complete the entire process in under two weeks.
No. Byrd and Co purchases homes in any condition — from minor cosmetic issues to major structural damage. You don’t need to paint, fix the roof, clear out junk, or deep clean. Leave behind anything you don’t want. We assess the property as-is, factor the condition into our offer, and handle everything after closing.
None. When you sell directly to Byrd and Co, there are no agent commissions (which typically run 5–6%), no closing costs, and no hidden fees. The cash offer we present is the amount you receive at closing. We cover all settlement costs. What we offer is what you keep — that number doesn’t shrink between handshake and closing day.
Byrd and Co works with homeowners in nearly every situation. The most common include foreclosure, divorce, job relocation, inherited or probate properties, houses with extensive repair needs, properties with liens or code violations, tax delinquency, and landlords who want to exit the rental business. If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies, call us at (410) 855-1722 — we’ll give you a straight answer.
Three steps. First, you contact Byrd and Co by phone or through the form on this page and share your property details. Second, we evaluate the home (usually with a brief walkthrough) and present a fair cash offer within 24 hours — no obligation. Third, if you accept, you choose a closing date, we handle all the paperwork and closing costs, and you receive your cash payment on the day you selected. The entire process can take as little as one week.