Commission Cash Back gives Galveston buyers 2.5% back on new construction and 2% on resale. TREC-licensed brokerage serving Galveston County.
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Commission Cash Back is a licensed Texas rebate broker working across Galveston Island and the mainland, from the historic East End to Lago Mar. Most builders already budget a 3% buyer-agent commission, and we hand most of it back to you: 2.5% of the price on new construction, 2% on resale, paid at closing. You can take it as cash, as closing cost help, or as a rate buy-down.
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Your Estimated Rebate
$8,000
Paid at closing
2.5% of $320,000
Galveston is really two markets. On the island, median resale prices run near $400,000 across the historic districts and West End beach communities. On the mainland, master-planned new construction like Lago Mar in Texas City sits closer to $300,000. A traditional buyer's agent keeps the full commission either way. Commission Cash Back rebates 2.5% on new construction, which is $7,500 on a $300,000 build, and 2% on resale, which is $8,000 on a $400,000 island home. Same representation, real cash back.
Traditional Agent
$0 Back
Other Rebate Programs
$5,000–$7,000
Commission Cash Back
$7,500
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.
Shop for new construction or resale homes throughout Galveston. We provide full buyer representation - contract review, negotiation, and closing coordination.
Your rebate appears on the closing disclosure as a credit. On a $300,000 new build, that's $7,500 back - paid at the closing table, not weeks later.
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.
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.
D.R. Horton, Ashton Woods, Century Communities, LGI Homes, M/I Homes, Westin Homes...
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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.
Galveston spans a 27-mile barrier island plus mainland communities in Galveston County. The island's East End Historic District, West End beach homes, and UTMB medical campus create distinct micro-markets. Mainland communities like Texas City, La Marque, and Santa Fe offer affordable new construction with Galveston County access. Galveston ISD serves the island while multiple districts cover the mainland.
The West End of Galveston Island is the primary residential corridor, stretching from 61st Street to San Luis Pass. Beach homes and elevated new construction range from the $300Ks to over $800K. Custom builders deliver most of the new inventory on elevated lots designed for coastal living. Galveston ISD serves the area. Pirate's Beach and Sea Isle are the most established subdivisions. A 2.5% rebate on a $450K beach home returns $11,250.
Key communities: Pirate's Beach, Sea Isle, Terramar, Bermuda Beach, Indian Beach
The East End Historic District features Victorian-era homes, tree-lined streets, and walkability to the Strand District and UTMB. Homes range from the $250Ks to the $600Ks, with a predominantly resale market and occasional infill new construction. Galveston ISD serves the area. UTMB employees and healthcare professionals gravitate to the East End for its proximity to campus. A 2% resale rebate on a $400K historic home returns $8,000.
Key communities: East End, Silk Stocking, Lost Bayou, Cedar Lawn
Midtown and central Galveston offer the island's most affordable housing, with homes from the $180Ks to the $350Ks. A mix of historic cottages and newer construction serves first-time buyers and UTMB employees. Galveston ISD serves the area. The central island location provides walkability to both the beach and the Strand entertainment district. A 2% resale rebate on a $250K home returns $5,000 at closing.
Key communities: Midtown, Kempner Park, Denver Court, San Jacinto
Jamaica Beach is a beachfront community on the far west end of Galveston Island with its own city government and RV park. Homes range from the $280Ks to the $550Ks, with newer elevated construction replacing older beach houses. The community attracts retirees, vacation home buyers, and remote workers who want daily beach access. A 2.5% rebate on a $380K new build returns $9,500.
Key communities: Jamaica Beach, Indian Beach, Pointe West, Sea Isle West
Most of the area's new construction is on the mainland, not the island. Lago Mar in Texas City is the headline master-planned community, with a crystal lagoon and builders including D.R. Horton, Ashton Woods, Century, LGI, M/I, and Westin Homes. Homes run from the $270Ks to the $450Ks in Dickinson ISD. Santa Fe and La Marque add more mainland options. A 2.5% rebate on a $300,000 new build returns $7,500 at closing.
Key communities: Lago Mar, Santa Fe, La Marque
No matter which Galveston area you're considering, your commission rebate applies. Register before you start shopping to lock in your rebate eligibility.
Median Sale Price (Island)
$400,000
Mainland new construction near $300,000
Months of Inventory
5.8 mo
Buyer-favorable market
Active Listings
1,200+
Galveston Island and mainland
Avg. Days on Market
78 days
Strong buyer leverage
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is Galveston's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The medical campus generates a constant stream of relocations for physicians, nurses, researchers, and staff. UTMB employees are the primary buyer demographic on the island, drawn by walkable East End neighborhoods and short commutes. A commission rebate helps offset Galveston's island premium compared to mainland alternatives.
Galveston's beachfront and near-beach properties carry a coastal premium that produces larger-than-expected rebate checks. West End beach homes from $400K to $800K+ generate rebates of $10,000 to $20,000. Even mainland communities produce solid rebates at lower price points. The island's limited buildable land and elevation requirements drive new construction costs higher, which translates directly into larger 2.5% rebate amounts.
Mainland Galveston County is experiencing a construction boom, with developers like D.R. Horton building affordable communities in Texas City, La Marque, and Santa Fe. These mainland communities offer new homes from the $220Ks with 15-minute access to the island and 45-minute commutes to Houston via I-45. For buyers who want Galveston County lifestyle at entry-level prices, the mainland corridor delivers with 2.5% rebates of $5,500 to $8,750.
Data source: Houston Association of Realtors (HAR). Reflects full-year 2025 data.
Commission Cash Back works with every major builder in the Galveston metro.
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Commission Cash Back operates under Ouray 550 LLC, a fully licensed Texas real estate brokerage registered with the Texas Real Estate Commission.
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.
Your cash back appears directly on your closing disclosure as a credit. No waiting, no hoops, no fine print.
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.
The average Texas buyer leaves $7,500 on the table.
Register free in under 2 minutes. We'll confirm your rebate amount, register you with builder communities if applicable, and you keep your money.
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