Our Story
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How it all started…
Neil was born and raised in Arlington, TX and graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s in Finance. He has a background in construction and insurance adjusting and began investing in real estate in 2007. He has since purchased hundreds of homes throughout DFW and brings years of real estate industry experience to the table. He loves real estate because it allows him to spend more time with his wife and their two young boys.
Since 2017, we have been one of the highest-rated home buying companies in Texas with an excellent rating!
We are here to work with you and help solve ANY real estate problem!
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and our story! 🙂
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Our Team
Shayla
Cofounder & COO
Shayla is a native Texan, growing up just south of Fort Worth and graduating from Tarleton State University with a bachelor’s in Business Admin. Upon marrying Neil in 2013, Shayla jumped into the world of real estate and it quickly became her passion. She runs the day to day operations and tackles anything that needs to be done. She is likely the person that you’ll be talking to when you call in. She is always available to help and find the best possible solution for you.
Will
Acquisition Manager
Will Wright, a third-generation Realtor in Fort Worth has specialized in DFW valuations for over 10 years. In his tenure as Acquisition Manager, he’s valued thousands of homes, secured purchases, and opened new doors to homeownership in the DFW market as well as across the State of Texas. Will graduated from Texas A&M University where he studied Finance and Real Estate and also has a Masters from Southwestern. Will and his wife Bethe live in the Mid Cities with their young daughters, Wrenn and Mila where they enjoy serving at their church, riding bikes, and being outside.
Jose
Dispositions Manager
Jose Berlanga has been in real estate for 10 years. Jose served in the United States Air Force for 5 years and transitioned into Residential Real Estates sales shortly after and now works as the Disposition Manager. Jose relocated his family from California to Texas in early 2023 to give his wife, Caitlin, and three daughters, Erin, Zoe, and Lilly, a better life and upbringing. Jose enjoys rucking in his free time and serving on his local church’s worship team as a guitar player.
Adan
Acquisitions Team
Adan Avalos is a native Texan. Born & raised in east-side Fort Worth, TX. Graduating from O.D. Wyatt High School, Adan found the car business soon after. Coming from a single-parent household, Adan saw how hard his mother worked growing up & mirrored her work ethic in the car business. Sure enough success followed, but after 7 years in the car business Adan just wanted better quality & balance to his life. Now being apart of the acquisitions team with Four19, Adan sees an endless future of opportunities ahead with the leaders & core-values Four19 has.
No need to clean or make repairs
When we say we buy houses in any condition, we mean in ANY condition. No matter how many repairs your property needs, we can make you a fair cash offer on your property. Sell your house as-is and walk away without making a single repair!
Our pledge to you
We pledge to be honest, transparent, and to treat everyone with respect. When you work with us, we are focused on helping you and creating a solution that works for you. Even if it’s not with us 🙂