We’re Not Here to Pressure You. We’re Here to Do Right by You.
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BuyBox was built on a simple idea: sellers deserve better. Better communication. Better transparency. Better treatment. Selling a house can be a turning point in someone’s life, and how you’re treated in that moment matters.
We’re not a big, faceless company. We’re a local team that knows the Pittsburgh market and cares about the people in it. You won’t find any scripts here. No bait-and-switch. No low offers followed by high pressure. Just real people doing honest work, one home at a time.
Why We Do This Work
For us, this isn’t just real estate. It’s personal. Many of the people we help are going through difficult or emotional life events like losing a loved one, dealing with debt, or navigating a major change. We show up for them the way we’d want someone to show up for our own families.
“They were very professional and responsive. The process was smooth and fast.”
“BuyBox made the selling process so easy. They were transparent and kept me informed every step of the way.”
“I was impressed with their honesty and efficiency. They delivered exactly what they promised.”
“Great experience from start to finish. The team was supportive and made the transition seamless.”
We don’t believe in shortcuts. We believe in doing what’s right, even when no one’s watching. That’s the kind of company we’re building. That’s the kind of team we are.
Meet the Team
Dan McCloskey
Partner / COO
Dan began his career with Verizon where he learned how to develop people and processes. Prior to founding BuyBox, Dan spent four years as the Vice President of Operations for Bevan Properties LLC, a real estate brokerage, during which time he restructured the organization, hired and trained all new staff, and implemented a suite of enterprise software solutions to digitize processes for the business.
Before Bevan, Dan was Vice President of Product and Operations for FifthWall, a specialty cyber-risk management company focused on delivering a comprehensive big-business solution to small-to-medium-sized organizations. Drawing on his experience in both large corporate settings and startup environments, Dan is responsible for building BuyBox operations.
Dan graduated from Grove City College where he studied business management. He lives in Grove City with his wife, Stephanie, and their two children.
Dave Caruso
Partner / CFO
Dave leverages his consulting and industry experience to help organizations succeed, especially during phases of startup, growth, and transformation. His background spans a broad mix of industries and sectors, allowing him to quickly understand complex challenges and drive value.
Dave began his career at Deloitte in 2004 and spent 10 years there before joining a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company. After progressing from Director to Senior Director, he became Vice President of M&A and Strategy at a global technology firm. In 2018, he founded a management consulting business and has since held roles including COO and CIO for clients in the lower middle market.
Today, as an entrepreneur and investor, Dave owns and operates multiple businesses, including BuyBox. He holds a degree in information technology with a business minor from Penn State University and lives in the Pittsburgh suburbs with his wife and son.
Arron Groomes
VP of Real Estate
Arron Groomes brings a lifelong passion for real estate and a sharp analytical mind to his role as Vice President of Real Estate at BuyBox. A native of Butler, Pennsylvania, Arron developed an early fascination with homes. His parents swear his first words were “nice house,” and he’s been exploring open houses ever since.
He earned a degree in accounting from the University of Pittsburgh, where he helped launch the university’s Real Estate Association and played a key role in developing a certificate program in Sales and Real Estate Finance. Recognized as Pitt’s student ambassador for real estate, he continues to mentor students exploring careers in the industry.
At BuyBox, Arron draws on his strong financial background and deep market knowledge to evaluate properties, structure deals, and lead strategic acquisitions. He enjoys the creative side of real estate, especially in a dynamic market like Pittsburgh, where every property presents a new challenge to solve.
Arron lives in the city’s Strip District with his Great Pyrenees and enjoys early morning workouts, weekend travel, and exploring Pittsburgh’s growing restaurant scene.
Luke Tincha
Director of Finance and Administration
Jake Lee
Field Analyst
Micah List
Acquisitions
