Austin's Cashback REALTOR® for New Construction
Buying new construction in Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, or anywhere in the Austin Metro? Keep most of the buyer-agent commission, returned as an estimated closing credit, subject to lender approval, with no out-of-pocket cost.
*Example assumes our standard 2.5% cash back on a $475,000 home. Actual closing credit varies by builder and purchase price, and is subject to lender approval. Buyer-agent compensation is negotiable and not set by law.
*Estimates only. Subject to lender approval & closing terms. EXL Realty Group, TREC broker license 9015220, agent 0778114.
See Full BreakdownHow much cash back do you get on a new-construction home in Austin?
Texas Homes Rebates pays a flat 2.5% of the purchase price as an estimated closing credit and keeps a flat 0.5% fee, with no service tiers. On a $500,000 home that is $12,500; on the median Austin new-construction list price in our live feed ($429,107), about $10,728. As of August 29, 2026, our feed shows 1,654 new-construction homes across Austin (690 ready now) from builders including D.R. Horton, M/I Homes and Pulte Homes. Register EXL Realty Group as your agent before your first model-home visit to stay eligible; the credit is applied at closing, subject to lender approval.
Page last reviewed: August 29, 2026 · Inventory figures come from our live builder feed and refresh weekly.
Austin Builders & Communities We Serve
We work with all major new-construction builders across the Austin Metro. Register before visiting any builder to remain eligible for your estimated closing credit.
Austin Builders We Represent You With
Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any builder listed above.
North Austin Suburbs
East & Northeast Austin
South Austin Corridor
How It Works
Three steps to receive an estimated closing credit on your Austin Metro new-construction home.
Register Jakir as My Agent
Complete a quick online registration before visiting any Austin area builder. This registers Jakir Malek (EXL Realty Group) as your buyer's agent and preserves your rebate eligibility. Takes about 2 minutes, at no cost.
Shop Any Austin Community
Tour model homes and find the community that fits your budget and commute. Works with all major Austin Metro builders: D.R. Horton, Lennar, KB Home, Meritage, Taylor Morrison, and more.
Close & Receive Your Estimated Credit
At closing, the estimated closing credit is applied to your costs, subject to lender approval. Use it for closing costs, a rate buydown, builder upgrades, or lot premiums.
Austin New Construction Rebate Calculator
Enter your expected Austin home price to see an estimated closing credit, subject to lender approval.
Our fee: 0.5%, flat, no tiers
You keep: Remainder
Available statewide including Austin
Austin New Construction FAQ
Answers about Austin area builders, communities, the flat 2.5% cash back, how the closing credit works, and Texas legality, all in one place.
Yes. Major Austin Metro builders including D.R. Horton, Lennar, KB Home, Meritage Homes, and Toll Brothers cooperate with registered buyer agents. You must register Jakir as your agent before your first visit to any model home or sales office to remain eligible for an outside-agent rebate.
Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and Liberty Hill have strong new construction inventory from national builders. Pflugerville, Hutto, and Manor offer entry-level options. Kyle and Buda (which overlap with the San Antonio corridor) also have active new construction communities accessible from Austin.
Yes. We offer a flat 2.5% cash back to Austin area buyers, the same rate we offer statewide. The builder-paid commission, minus our 0.5% fee, may be returned as an estimated closing credit subject to lender approval.
Register Before Your First Austin Builder Visit
Registration is free, takes 2 minutes, and is the only requirement to remain eligible for your estimated closing credit on an Austin Metro new-construction home.