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Austin Home Buyers Are Walking Away with $10,000+ at Closing

Commission Cash Back gives Austin buyers 2.5% back on new construction and 2% on resale. TREC-licensed brokerage serving Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties.

$10,000+ Avg. New Build Savings
2.5% New Construction Rebate
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New construction home exterior in Austin Texas where buyers earn commission cash back at closing
Avg. Austin check $10,000+
Example scenario · Easton Park, TX
$10,000
2.5% rebate on a $400,000 new build in Easton Park.

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Paid at closing

2.5% of $400,000

Traditional agent gives you: $0
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Austin's median home price is around $450,000, with new construction averaging $400,000 in the metro's active growth corridors. A traditional buyer's agent collects the commission and returns nothing. Commission Cash Back rebates $10,000 on a $400,000 new build. Austin's tech economy, university system, and state government create relentless housing demand, which makes every dollar saved at closing more meaningful.

Traditional Agent

$0 Back

  • Full representation included
  • Agent keeps 100% of commission
  • Most common, and most expensive for buyers

Other Rebate Programs

$5,000–$7,000

  • Typically 1.5–2% back
  • Often reduced service levels
  • Fine print: minimum fees, restricted builders

Commission Cash Back

$10,000

  • 2.5% back on new construction
  • 2% back on resale
  • Full representation, no hidden fees
Highest rebate in Texas New construction & resale Full representation TREC-licensed & DOJ endorsed
Simple Process

Three steps to thousands at closing.

01

Register Free

Complete our 2-minute registration before you visit any builder sales office or tour homes with a seller's agent. This locks in your rebate eligibility.

02

Buy Your Home

Shop for new construction or resale homes throughout Austin. We provide full buyer representation - contract review, negotiation, and closing coordination.

03

Keep the Money

Your rebate appears on the closing disclosure as a credit. On a $400,000 new build, that's $10,000 back - paid at the closing table, not weeks later.

New construction example: $400,000 home x 2.5% rebate = $10,000 back at closing.
Resale example: $450,000 home x 2% rebate = $9,000 back.

Important: Register before your first builder sales-office visit or before touring a listed home. Builders and listing agents typically require a buyer's agent to accompany you on the first visit in order to preserve the rebate.

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Both Buyer Types

New construction & resale rebates.

New construction home in Austin Texas qualifying for 2.5 percent commission cash back rebate
New Construction

2.5% Back

Register before your first builder visit. We'll represent you through contract, negotiation, and closing. Your rebate is 2.5% of the total purchase price, credited at closing.

  • Works with every major Texas builder
  • Stack with builder incentives (closing costs, rate buy-downs)
  • Full contract review and negotiation

D.R. Horton, Meritage Homes, KB Home, Taylor Morrison, Perry Homes...

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Pre-owned home in Austin Texas eligible for 2 percent buyer agent commission rebate
Resale / Pre-Owned

2% Back

Works anywhere in Texas. We provide on-demand showings, offer writing, inspection coordination, and closing support. Your rebate is 2% of the purchase price, credited at closing.

  • On-demand showings through our agent network
  • Full offer negotiation, inspections, and closing
  • Works with any listing in any MLS
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Austin Markets

Commission rebates across the Austin metro.

Austin sprawls across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, with new construction concentrated in the eastern, southeastern, and northwestern growth corridors. The city's tech economy centers on the Domain and downtown, but employers like Tesla, Samsung, and Apple have shifted development patterns eastward and southward. Austin ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Del Valle ISD, and Manor ISD serve different sections of the city.

New construction homes in Mueller Austin Texas where buyers earn commission rebates

Mueller

Mueller is a new urbanist development on the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport site in east-central Austin near I-35 and 51st Street, designed around walkable grid streets, narrow lots, and front porches. Production builders deliver mixed-material modern homes from the $350Ks to the $700Ks. A 2.5% rebate on a $525K new build returns $13,125 at closing.

Key communities: Mueller, Aldrich Street, Branch Park, Mueller Lake Park

$350K-$700K $11,000+ avg. rebate
Residential homes in East Austin Austin Texas where buyers save with commission rebates

East Austin

East Austin, east of I-35 between Cesar Chavez and Airport Blvd, is one of the city's fastest-gentrifying areas where contemporary new builds rise next to 1940s cottages and bungalows. Resale character homes range from the $400Ks while new modern builds reach $1M+. A 2.5% rebate on a $700K new build returns $17,500 at closing.

Key communities: Holly, Cesar Chavez, Govalle, Chestnut, MLK

$400K-$1M+ $13,000+ avg. rebate
Residential homes in Circle C Ranch Austin Texas where buyers save with commission rebates

Circle C Ranch

Circle C Ranch sits in southwest Austin near Mopac and Slaughter Lane, adjacent to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, with 1990s-2000s Hill Country style homes and limestone accents on rolling terrain near the greenbelt. Resale homes typically range from the $400Ks to the $700Ks. A 2% resale rebate on a $550K home returns $11,000 at closing.

Key communities: Circle C Ranch, Muirfield, Avana, Greyrock Ridge, Wildflower

$400K-$700K $11,000+ avg. rebate
New construction homes in Avery Ranch Austin Texas where buyers earn commission rebates

Avery Ranch

Avery Ranch is a master-planned community in northwest Austin / Cedar Park near US-183A and Parmer Lane, with two-story Texas traditional and transitional homes on gentle Hill Country slopes. Production builders including Perry Homes, Meritage, and Taylor Morrison deliver homes from the $350Ks to the $600Ks. A 2.5% rebate on a $475K new build returns $11,875 at closing.

Key communities: Avery Ranch, Brushy Creek, Avery Ranch West, Lakeline

$350K-$600K $10,000+ avg. rebate
Residential homes in Brushy Creek Austin Texas where buyers save with commission rebates

Brushy Creek

The Brushy Creek area in northwest Austin / Cedar Park near Parmer Lane and Brushy Creek Road sits close to the Round Rock border, with established 1990s-2000s era subdivision homes and mature landscaping. Resale homes typically range from the $300Ks to the $500Ks. A 2% resale rebate on a $400K home returns $8,000 at closing.

Key communities: Brushy Creek, Stonecreek, Sendero Springs, Highland Horizon

$300K-$500K $8,000+ avg. rebate

No matter which Austin area you're considering, your commission rebate applies. Register before you start shopping to lock in your rebate eligibility.

Market Data

Austin real estate market snapshot.

Median Home Price

$450,000

Down 3.2% from 2022 peak

Months of Inventory

5.2 mo

Buyer-favorable market

Active Listings

6,500+

Austin metro and surrounding counties

Avg. Days on Market

72 days

Strong buyer leverage

Tech Economy Anchors Housing Demand

Austin is home to Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, Tesla, Samsung, Dell, and hundreds of smaller tech firms. The metro added over 50,000 tech jobs between 2020 and 2024, creating sustained housing demand despite the post-pandemic price correction. Tesla's Giga Texas in southeast Travis County and Samsung's semiconductor fab in Taylor have shifted development patterns eastward. Buyers relocating for these employers benefit from a commission rebate that offsets Austin's higher cost of living.

Price Correction Creates Opportunity

Austin's median home price has corrected roughly 15% from its 2022 peak of $530,000, settling around $450,000. This correction, combined with 5.2 months of inventory and 72-day average market times, gives buyers the most leverage they have had in years. Builders are offering rate buy-downs and closing cost credits to move standing inventory. A Commission Cash Back rebate layered on top of builder incentives produces total savings of $15,000 to $20,000 on a single transaction.

Eastern Growth Corridor Leads New Construction

Austin's eastern growth corridor along SH-130 and SH-45 is the metro's new construction engine. Communities like Easton Park, Whisper Valley, and Manor deliver new homes from the $270Ks to the $550Ks. This corridor benefits from proximity to Tesla, Samsung, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. For new construction buyers using Commission Cash Back, these communities produce rebates of $6,750 to $13,750 while offering the lowest entry points in the Austin city limits.

Data source: Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) / ACTRIS MLS. Reflects full-year 2025 data.

Builders We Work With

Get your commission rebate with any Austin builder.

Commission Cash Back works with every major builder in the Austin metro.

D.R. Horton

Austin's most active builder across east and southeast corridors

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Meritage Homes

Energy-efficient homes in Easton Park and southeast Austin

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KB Home

Builds in Whisper Valley, Goodnight Ranch, and east Austin

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Taylor Morrison

Active in Goodnight Ranch and south Austin communities

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Perry Homes

Texas-based builder in select Austin metro communities

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Ashton Woods

Design-forward builder in Austin-area master-planned communities

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Saratoga Homes

Affordable new construction in Manor and northeast Austin

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Chesmar Homes

Texas-based builder in select Austin metro locations

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Why Buyers Trust Us

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TREC-Registered Brokerage

Commission Cash Back operates under Ouray 550 LLC, a fully licensed Texas real estate brokerage registered with the Texas Real Estate Commission.

100% Legal in Texas

Commission rebates are legal in Texas and actively encouraged by the U.S. Department of Justice as a way to promote price competition in real estate.

Rebate Paid at Closing

Your cash back appears directly on your closing disclosure as a credit. No waiting, no hoops, no fine print.

No Upfront Costs

You pay nothing to register, nothing to use our service, and nothing if you decide not to move forward. Your rebate comes from the commission, not from you.

Quick Answers

Common questions Austin buyers ask.

Is a commission rebate legal in Texas?
Yes. Commission rebates are 100% legal in Texas, explicitly permitted by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), and actively endorsed by the U.S. Department of Justice. Commission Cash Back operates under Ouray 550 LLC, a TREC-registered brokerage. There is nothing gray-area about this.
Do I get the rebate on new construction AND resale?
Yes. New construction buyers receive 2.5% of the total purchase price back at closing. Resale/pre-owned buyers receive 2% back. Both are credited directly on your closing disclosure. The rebate works with any builder and any listing in Texas.
Will I get less service because of the rebate?
No. You get a licensed Texas real estate agent who handles your buyer representation agreement, contract review, negotiation on pricing and upgrades, and closing coordination. Our efficiency comes from running a lean brokerage, not from reducing your service.
How is 2.5% different from competitors offering 2%?
Most rebate programs offer 1.5-2% of the purchase price. On a $400,000 home, that's $6,000-$8,000. Commission Cash Back's 2.5% new construction rebate returns $10,000 on the same home. That's $2,000-$4,000 more in your pocket, with the same level of representation.
What if I sign a buyer rep agreement and change my mind?
The NAR settlement requires buyer representation agreements before touring homes. Our agreement is straightforward and we'll walk you through every provision before you sign. If you have questions about the terms, ask them upfront.
Will the builder care that I'm using a rebate agent?
No. Builders set aside a commission on every home specifically to pay buyer's agents. Whether your agent keeps all of it or gives most of it back to you is between you and your agent. The builder's sales process and your pricing don't change.
Which Austin builders does Commission Cash Back work with?
Every major builder in the Austin metro, including D.R. Horton, Meritage Homes, KB Home, Taylor Morrison, Perry Homes, Ashton Woods, Saratoga Homes, Chesmar Homes. If your builder isn't listed, contact us - we work with virtually every builder in Texas. View all builders
How do I actually receive my rebate?
Your rebate appears as a credit on your closing disclosure. On a $400,000 new construction home, that's $10,000 applied directly at the closing table. You can use it toward closing costs, or receive the difference as a check. The title company handles the math.
Does Commission Cash Back work for tech workers relocating to Austin?
Yes. Commission Cash Back has no employer restrictions. Buyers relocating for Apple, Tesla, Google, Samsung, Dell, or any Austin employer qualify for the same 2.5% new construction rebate and 2% resale rebate. Many corporate relocation packages are compatible with commission rebates. Register with Commission Cash Back before visiting model homes or scheduling tours.
Which Austin neighborhoods have the best rebate potential?
Easton Park and Goodnight Ranch produce the largest rebates inside Austin city limits, with new construction from $350K to $550K generating rebates of $8,750 to $13,750. Northwest Austin resale homes in the $500K to $700K range produce rebates of $10,000 to $14,000 at the 2% rate. Manor and Whisper Valley offer smaller but meaningful rebates of $6,750 to $11,250 at lower price points.
Is now a good time to buy in Austin with a commission rebate?
Austin's market has corrected significantly from its 2022 peak, with 5.2 months of inventory and 72-day average market times giving buyers strong leverage. Builders are offering rate buy-downs and closing cost credits. A Commission Cash Back rebate layers on top of these builder incentives. Combined savings of $15,000 to $20,000 are achievable on a single new construction transaction in the current market.

The average Texas buyer leaves $10,000 on the table.

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