Houston New Construction Closing Credits
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 shows the maximum 2% closing credit 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?
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 Houston new-construction list price in our live feed ($409,990), about $8,200. 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.
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The Houston metro at a glance
- Counties
- The Census Bureau’s Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro covers 10 counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Waller. In 2025, Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties issued the most permits for new single-family homes.
- Special districts
- Many new Houston-area subdivisions are in a Municipal Utility District (MUD), which adds its own tax rate to your bill. The TCEQ water district map shows hundreds of MUDs in Harris County alone. Texas law requires a written MUD notice before you sign a contract. How MUD taxes 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-10 (Katy Freeway), I-45, I-69/US 59, the I-610 Loop and the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8) appear on TxDOT’s 2025 list of the most congested roads in Texas, along with US 290, SH 288 and the Grand Parkway.
Keep exploring: Katy · Sugar Land · Buying new construction in Houston
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. MUD counts from the TCEQ water district map.
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: the rest of the builder-paid commission
You receive up to: 2% of the price
Available statewide including Houston
Houston New Construction FAQ
Answers about Houston builders, communities, the closing credit of up to 2%, how it 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 closing credit of up to 2% of the price to Houston 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 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.