The builder's agent works for the builder
The person in the model home represents the builder. Having your own agent usually costs you nothing extra because builders commonly pay the buyer's agent, and it gives you someone comparing incentives across builders, pushing for closing costs or rate buydowns, and checking the lot, the contract and the build.
Most builders require your agent to register with you on your first visit, so bring me in before you walk into a model.
The builder's rep works for the builder. I work for you.
As your agent I owe you fiduciary duties under Texas law: I have to put your interests above everyone else's, including my own, and tell you anything material I learn about the deal. In that sales office, I'm the only real advocate you have.
I walk the slab, the framing before drywall and the final with you and your inspector, and I know what to push back on.
A builder's rep sells one community. I put your budget side by side across builders, with the PID or MUD, the school district and the incentive each one is offering that month.
Builders offer price cuts, closing costs or a rate buydown. I run the numbers on each option so you take the one that does the most for your monthly payment.
Builders write their own contracts, not the standard state forms. I go through every page with you, and stay on it until you have the keys.
On new construction the builder usually pays my fee, and I confirm it in writing before you sign. Bring me, or register me, on your first visit, because many builders won't add an agent later.
Representative photography
This month's builder deals
Who is building where
Before you sign
Rate buydown versus price cut versus closing costs, on your real monthly payment.
Drainage, backyard, noise, future roads and what is planned next door.
Combined tax rate plus any MUD or PID assessment.
Pre-drywall and final inspections, even on a new home.
New construction areas
Meet Miguel.
Miguel Gomez is a Texas REALTOR® with Texava Brokerage. He works with first-time home buyers, new construction and families relocating to North Texas, and he gets back to you the same day.
Common questions
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Is a rate buydown better than a price cut?
When should I bring my agent to a builder?
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