New construction guide

Buying New Construction in Texas? Get Your Own Agent

Walk into a builder's model home and you'll meet a friendly, knowledgeable agent. They can answer questions, quote prices and write up your contract on the spot. Here's what the sign-in sheet doesn't tell you: that agent works for the builder. Their job is to protect the builder's price, pace and paperwork. Someone should be doing the same for you.

What “free” representation actually means

Representation and compensation should be confirmed before touring or signing with a builder because terms vary. The central question is simple: who at the table is reviewing the transaction with your interests in mind?

Where an independent agent earns their keep

Builder contracts are builder-drafted — the deposit terms, completion timelines, upgrade pricing and warranty language all deserve careful review before you sign. Independent representation also helps compare builders and floor plans on total value: what's standard, what's an upgrade and what the full selection list actually costs.

The walkthrough is not a formality

The final walkthrough is the time to document incomplete work and visible concerns before closing, confirm agreed corrections and understand how unresolved items will be handled.

The one-rule summary

The agent in the model home is working. Make sure someone at the table is working for you.

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