Houston's Cashback REALTOR® for New Construction
Buying new construction in The Woodlands, Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Pearland, or anywhere in the Houston 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 $400,000 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 Houston?
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 Houston new-construction list price in our live feed ($409,990), about $10,250. As of August 29, 2026, our feed shows 1,691 new-construction homes across Houston (620 ready now) from builders including Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes and Meritage 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.
Houston Builders & Communities We Serve
We work with all major new-construction builders across the Houston Metro. Register before visiting any builder to remain eligible for your estimated closing credit.
Houston Builders We Represent You With
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How It Works
Three steps to receive an estimated closing credit on your Houston new-construction home.
Register Jakir as My Agent
Complete a quick online registration before visiting any Houston 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 Houston Community
Tour model homes and find the community and floorplan you love. Works with all major Houston Metro builders: D.R. Horton, Lennar, Perry Homes, 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.
Houston New Construction Rebate Calculator
Enter your expected Houston 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 Houston
Houston New Construction FAQ
Answers about Houston builders, communities, the flat 2.5% cash back, how the closing credit works, and Texas legality, all in one place.
Yes. Major Houston builders including D.R. Horton, Lennar, Perry Homes, Meritage Homes, and Taylor Morrison cooperate with registered buyer agents. You must register Jakir as your agent before your first visit to a model home or sales office to remain eligible for an outside-agent rebate.
The Woodlands/Spring area, Katy, Cypress, and Sugar Land are among the most active for new construction in the Houston Metro. Pearland, League City, Conroe, Tomball, and Richmond/Rosenberg also have strong inventory from national and regional builders.
Yes. We offer a flat 2.5% cash back to Houston 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 Houston Builder Visit
Registration is free, takes 2 minutes, and is the only requirement to remain eligible for your estimated closing credit on a Houston new-construction home.