Texas New Construction Rebate FAQ

Yes. Texas does not prohibit real estate agents from sharing their commission with buyers. Under TREC rules, licensed brokers may return a portion of their earned commission to a buyer as a closing credit. Our program is operated under EXL Realty Group (TREC Broker License #9015220). Buyer-agent compensation is negotiable and not set by law or any MLS rule. Read the full breakdown, straight from TREC's own guidance →

Limited Service (flat $1,000 fee, available statewide): the builder-paid commission, minus our $1,000 fee, may be returned to you as an estimated closing credit subject to lender approval. No in-person representation is included. This is the most common service level for buyers outside of DFW.

Full Service (1% fee, available in Dallas–Fort Worth only): includes full in-person buyer representation. Jakir attends all builder meetings, reviews purchase agreements and all addenda, and negotiates upgrades, lot premiums, closing cost contributions, and rate buydowns on your behalf. The estimated closing credit is typically the 3% commission minus 1%, returned at closing subject to lender approval.

Subject to lender approval, the estimated closing credit can be applied to: closing costs, a mortgage rate buydown, builder upgrades (structural or design center selections), or lot premiums. Each lender has its own limits on how closing credits may be used: discuss your options with your lender early in the process. We work closely with your lender to structure the credit in the most beneficial way for your situation.

Builder sales contracts typically define "procuring cause": the party who first introduced the buyer to the property. If you visit a model home without a registered buyer agent, the builder's on-site sales representative becomes your de-facto agent, and most builders will not honor an outside agent's representation retroactively. Registration takes 2 minutes and is free. It simply establishes Jakir Malek (EXL Realty Group) as your agent of record before that first visit.

Yes. Major DFW builders including D.R. Horton, Lennar, Highland Homes, Bloomfield Homes, David Weekley, and Taylor Morrison cooperate with registered buyer agents. The critical requirement is that you register Jakir as your agent before your first visit to a model home or sales office. Once you visit without an agent registered, most builders lock you out of outside-agent representation.

Collin County leads DFW new construction: Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Celina, Anna, and Melissa all have extensive inventory from national and regional builders. Denton County communities like Northlake, Aubrey, and Little Elm are growing rapidly. Tarrant County (Mansfield, Midlothian, Aledo, Burleson) and Rockwall/Kaufman County (Rockwall, Royse City, Forney) also have strong inventory. We cover all of these.

Yes. Full Service (1% fee, full in-person buyer representation) is available exclusively in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Jakir attends all builder meetings, reviews all purchase agreements and addenda, and negotiates upgrades, lot premiums, closing cost contributions, and rate buydowns. The estimated closing credit under Full Service is typically the 3% commission minus 1%, returned at closing subject to lender approval.

DFW new construction typically ranges from $330,000 to $700,000+ depending on community and builder. Entry-level communities in Celina, Anna, and Forney start around $330,000–$380,000. Move-up communities in Prosper, Frisco, and Southlake regularly exceed $550,000–$900,000. Use the DFW calculator to see your estimated closing credit at any price point.

Yes. Major Houston builders including D.R. Horton, Lennar, Perry Homes, Meritage, Coventry, and Taylor Morrison cooperate with registered buyer agents. The requirement is that you register Jakir as your agent before your first builder visit to a model home or sales office. Registration is free and takes about two minutes.

The Woodlands/Spring area, Katy, and Cypress are among the most active Houston submarkets. Sugar Land, Pearland, League City, and Conroe are also strong. Outer-ring communities like Tomball, Richmond, and Manvel offer more entry-level pricing from national builders like D.R. Horton and Lennar.

Limited Service (flat $1,000 fee) is available statewide, including Houston. The builder-paid commission, minus our $1,000 fee, may be returned to you as an estimated closing credit subject to lender approval. Full Service with in-person representation is available in the Dallas–Fort Worth area only. For Houston buyers, the Limited Service program still delivers a substantial rebate: over $11,000 on a $400,000 home.

Houston new construction ranges from around $280,000 in outer suburbs to $600,000+ in established communities. The Woodlands/Spring area averages $450,000–$700,000+; Katy and Cypress typically range $380,000–$550,000; entry-level communities like Alvin and Manvel start around $290,000–$340,000. Use the Houston calculator to see your estimate.

Yes. Major Austin area builders including D.R. Horton, Lennar, KB Home, Meritage, and Taylor Morrison cooperate with registered buyer agents. The requirement is that you register Jakir as your agent before your first visit to any model home or sales center. After visiting without registration, most Austin builders will not honor outside-agent eligibility. Registration is free and takes 2 minutes.

Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and Liberty Hill are the most active for new construction in the Austin Metro. Pflugerville, Hutto, and Manor offer more affordable entry-level options. The I-35 corridor south (Kyle and Buda) is also very active and within commuting range of both Austin and San Antonio.

Limited Service (flat $1,000 fee) is available statewide, including the Austin Metro. The builder-paid commission, minus our $1,000 fee, may be returned to you as an estimated closing credit subject to lender approval. Full Service with in-person representation is available in the Dallas–Fort Worth area only. For Austin buyers, Limited Service still returns a substantial closing credit: over $13,000 on a $475,000 home.

Austin Metro new construction ranges from $330,000 in outer suburbs to $700,000+ in established North Austin communities. Entry-level communities in Pflugerville, Manor, and the Kyle/Buda corridor often start $330,000–$400,000. Mid-range communities in Round Rock and Georgetown average $400,000–$550,000. Use the Austin calculator to see your estimate.

Yes. Major SA Metro builders including D.R. Horton, Lennar, KB Home, Perry Homes, and Meritage cooperate with registered buyer agents. The requirement is that you register Jakir as your agent before your first visit to any model home or sales center. Registration is free and takes about two minutes at texashomesrebates.com/register.

The Northeast SA corridor (Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, and Converse) has the highest new construction volume in the SA Metro. New Braunfels is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas with extensive inventory from national builders. The I-35 corridor between SA and Austin (Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos) is also booming. Northwest SA communities like Helotes and Boerne offer premium options.

Limited Service (flat $1,000 fee) is available statewide, including San Antonio. The builder-paid commission, minus our $1,000 fee, may be returned to you as an estimated closing credit subject to lender approval. Full Service with in-person representation is available in the Dallas–Fort Worth area only. For SA buyers, Limited Service on a $350,000 home returns an estimated $9,500, a meaningful reduction in out-of-pocket closing costs.

San Antonio Metro new construction typically ranges from $270,000 in entry-level communities to $550,000+ in premium areas like Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, and Stone Oak. The Northeast corridor (Schertz, Cibolo) averages $320,000–$430,000. New Braunfels and Kyle/Buda typically range $330,000–$480,000. Use the SA calculator to see your estimate.