Austin New Construction Closing Credits
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 shows the maximum 2% closing credit 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?
EXL Realty Group returns up to 2% of the purchase price as an estimated closing credit, paid from the buyer-agent commission the builder pays. We keep the rest of the builder-paid commission as our fee. On a $500,000 home that is up to $10,000; on the median Austin new-construction list price in our live feed ($429,107), about $8,582. 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
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East & Northeast Austin
South Austin Corridor
The Austin metro at a glance
- Counties
- The Census Bureau’s Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro covers five counties: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson. Travis, Hays and Williamson counties issued the most permits for new single-family homes in 2025, and Williamson led in 2024.
- Special districts
- New Austin-area subdivisions may be in a MUD, a PID or both. Williamson County lists 16 county PIDs, and the City of Austin has residential PIDs including Whisper Valley and Estancia. Texas law requires written notice of either before you sign. How MUD and PID fees work.
- School districts
- District lines often cross city limits, so check a specific address with the Texas Education Agency School District Locator before you choose a lot.
- Busiest corridors
- I-35, MoPac (Loop 1), US 183, US 290 and SH 71, and SH 45 appear on TxDOT’s 2025 list of the most congested roads in Texas.
Keep exploring: Round Rock · Buying new construction in Austin
Metro counties from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 metro delineation. Permit counts from the Census Building Permits Survey, 2025. Corridors from TxDOT’s 2025 list of the 100 most congested road segments in Texas.
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: the rest of the builder-paid commission
You receive up to: 2% of the price
Available statewide including Austin
Austin New Construction FAQ
Answers about Austin area builders, communities, the closing credit of up to 2%, how it 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 closing credit of up to 2% of the price to Austin area buyers, the same rate we offer statewide. Up to 2% of the price may be returned from the builder-paid commission as an estimated closing credit, subject to lender approval; we keep the rest of that commission as our fee.
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.