DFW New Construction Closing Credits
Buying new construction in Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Celina, or anywhere in the Metroplex? Keep most of the buyer-agent commission, returned as an estimated closing credit, subject to lender approval, with no out-of-pocket cost. Up to 2% of the price back as a closing credit, statewide.
*Example shows the maximum 2% closing credit on a $500,000 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 Dallas–Fort Worth?
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 Dallas–Fort Worth new-construction list price in our live feed ($444,180), about $8,884. As of August 29, 2026, our feed shows 2,018 new-construction homes across Dallas–Fort Worth (769 ready now) from builders including Bloomfield Homes, Coventry Homes and LGI 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.
DFW Builders & Communities We Serve
We work with all major new-construction builders across the Metroplex. Register before visiting any of these builders to remain eligible for your estimated closing credit.
DFW Builders We Represent You With
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Collin County
Denton County
Tarrant & Others
The Dallas-Fort Worth metro at a glance
- Counties
- The Census Bureau’s Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area covers 11 counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall on the Dallas side, and Johnson, Parker, Tarrant and Wise on the Fort Worth side.
- School districts
- Each city is served by its own districts, and many cities have more than one: Frisco alone has four. 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-35E, I-30, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US 75 (Central Expressway), I-35W and I-820 on the Fort Worth side, and the Dallas North Tollway all appear on TxDOT’s 2025 list of the most congested roads in Texas.
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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 DFW new-construction home.
Register Jakir as My Agent
Complete a quick online registration before visiting any 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 DFW Community
Tour model homes and choose the new construction community and floorplan that fits your life. Works with all major DFW builders: D.R. Horton, Lennar, Highland, Bloomfield, David Weekley, 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.
DFW New Construction Rebate Calculator
Enter your expected DFW home price to estimate your closing credit. EXL Realty Group returns up to 2% of the purchase price of any new-construction home as an estimated closing credit (for example, up to $10,000 on a $500,000 home), paid from the buyer-agent commission the builder pays. We keep the rest of the builder-paid commission as our fee. The credit is applied at closing, subject to lender approval.
Our fee: the rest of the builder-paid commission
You receive up to: 2% of the price
Dallas–Fort Worth FAQ
Answers about DFW builders, communities, the closing credit of up to 2%, how it works, and Texas legality, all in one place.
Yes. Major DFW builders including D.R. Horton, Lennar, Highland Homes, Bloomfield Homes, and David Weekley cooperate with registered buyer agents. The key requirement is that you register Jakir as your agent before your first builder visit. Registration is free and takes about two minutes.
Collin County leads DFW new construction. Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Celina, Anna, Melissa, and Gunter all have extensive builder inventory. Denton County (Little Elm, Northlake, Denton) and Tarrant County (Mansfield, Midlothian, Aledo, Burleson) are also very active. We serve all of these communities.
Yes, and it works the same way here as everywhere else in Texas. We offer a closing credit of up to 2% of the price on every home, statewide, with no separate service tier for DFW. We attend builder meetings, review contracts, and negotiate upgrades, lot premiums, and closing costs on your behalf.
DFW new construction typically ranges from $350,000 to $700,000+ depending on the community, builder, and floorplan. Entry-level communities in the outer Metroplex (Celina, Anna, Forney) start around $330,000; move-up communities in Prosper, Frisco, and Southlake routinely exceed $600,000.
Subject to lender approval, the estimated closing credit can be applied to closing costs, a mortgage rate buydown, builder upgrades, or lot premiums. We recommend discussing with your lender early in the process to understand how your specific loan program handles closing credits.
Register Before Your First DFW Builder Visit
Registration is free, takes 2 minutes, and is the only requirement to remain eligible for your estimated closing credit. Don't miss out by visiting a model home first.