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Brett Johnson, owner of New Era Home Buyers, pictured with his family.
Our Story
New Era Home Buyers was founded in 2005 in Denver, Colorado, to provide homeowners with a straightforward, transparent alternative to the traditional selling process. Over the years, we’ve worked with homeowners across a wide range of situations, including properties requiring significant repairs, inherited homes, and complex ownership circumstances. No matter the situation, we believe in treating every homeowner with fairness, honesty, and respect.
Leadership and Experience
New Era Home Buyers is led by Brett Johnson, a Colorado-based real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate. Raised in Aurora and educated in business and finance, Brett earned his MBA from the University of Denver and has been directly involved in over $60 million in home purchases throughout the Denver metro area. All offers and transactions are overseen by Brett Johnson, a licensed Colorado real estate broker with deep experience in Colorado residential real estate.
As a licensed Colorado real estate broker and active investor, Brett oversees each transaction to ensure offers are evaluated fairly and communicated clearly. His experience spans a wide range of property types and seller circumstances, giving New Era Home Buyers the practical insight needed to handle complex situations responsibly.
Brett has contributed real estate insights to national publications including Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Realtor.com, Fortune, Newsweek, Kiplinger, Homes & Gardens, The Spruce, and Bob Vila. His insights have also been syndicated across major platforms such as Yahoo Finance, AOL, MSN, and other national news outlets.
As a locally owned company, New Era Home Buyers emphasizes ethical practices, transparency, and accountability. We believe homeowners deserve honest communication about their options and realistic expectations about outcomes. Our decisions are guided by long-term responsibility to the communities we operate in, not short-term transaction volume.
Our goal is to create a transparent and respectful working relationship with each homeowner. We focus on providing clear information about what is feasible and what is not based on the specific property and situation. Every discussion and transaction is handled confidentially, and homeowners are given the time needed to make informed decisions. If selling directly to New Era Home Buyers is not the right fit, we aim to help homeowners understand alternative options that may better serve their needs.
When we evaluate a property, we take a practical and transparent approach. We look at the home’s condition, the scope of repairs required, recent neighborhood sales, and what it realistically takes to bring the property back into livable shape. We also review factors that are often overlooked, such as title issues, liens, occupancy, and ownership complexity, because those details can materially affect outcomes for a homeowner.
Because we purchase homes directly and handle repairs, holding costs, and resale risk ourselves, our offers are typically below full retail value. There is no obligation to accept an offer, and we encourage homeowners to compare all options, including listing with an agent, before deciding what makes the most sense for their situation.
Our goal is not to present a number without context. We explain how an offer is derived so homeowners understand the reasoning behind it and can compare their options confidently. Even when a direct sale is not the best solution, we believe clarity is always valuable.
Homeowners who reach out to New Era Home Buyers can expect direct communication and straightforward answers. We do not rely on scripts, call centers, or high-pressure tactics. Every conversation is handled by someone with decision-making authority who can explain what is possible and what is not based on the specific situation.
We encourage homeowners to take the time they need to evaluate their options. If another path makes more sense, such as listing traditionally or consulting with a licensed professional, we are open about that. Our role is to provide information, not urgency, so homeowners can make decisions that feel right for them.
We renovate homes with an emphasis on safety, durability, and long-term livability. We don’t just fix up houses—we restore them with care, adding modern updates and smart designs that make each home more comfortable and valuable. Whether we’re repairing a neglected property or giving an old home a fresh new look, our goal is to create inviting, move-in-ready spaces where families can build lasting memories. By focusing on both style and structure, we make sure every home we renovate is built to last.
New Era Home Buyers is often a good fit for homeowners dealing with complicated situations, properties that need significant work, or circumstances where certainty and simplicity matter. We are not always the right fit for every seller, and we are upfront about that from the beginning.
Homeowners who want to invest time into renovations, test the open market, or maximize price through showings and competition may be better served through a traditional listing. We believe honesty about fit is part of acting responsibly, and we would rather point someone in the right direction than push a transaction that does not align with their goals.
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