The Woodlands · Houston Metro · Texas

The Woodlands Commission Rebate: Keep $12,000+ at Closing

Commission Cash Back gives The Woodlands buyers 2% back on resale and 2.5% on the area's remaining new construction. TREC-licensed brokerage serving Montgomery County.

$12,000+ Avg. Resale Savings
2.5% New Construction Rebate
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100% Legal in Texas Paid at Closing No Upfront Fees
New construction home in The Woodlands Texas where buyers earn a commission rebate at closing
Avg. Woodlands check $12,000+
Example scenario · Creekside Park, The Woodlands
$12,000
2% rebate on a $600,000 resale home in The Woodlands.

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Your Rebate Broker in The Woodlands

Commission Cash Back is a licensed Texas rebate broker working across The Woodlands and Montgomery County, from Creekside Park to Sterling Ridge. 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

$12,500

Paid at closing

2.5% of $500,000

Traditional agent gives you: $0
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Others charge more. We give more back.

The Woodlands is a master-planned community that is essentially built out, with a median home price around $600,000 and a market dominated by resale. A traditional buyer's agent collects the full commission and keeps it. Commission Cash Back rebates 2% on resale, which is $12,000 on a $600,000 home, and 2.5% on the limited new construction that remains at the edges. In a resale-heavy, high-price market like The Woodlands, that rebate is a serious check at closing.

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

$12,000

  • 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 The Woodlands. 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 $600,000 resale, that's $12,000 back - paid at the closing table, not weeks later.

New construction example: $600,000 new build x 2.5% rebate = $15,000 back at closing.
Resale example: $600,000 resale x 2% rebate = $12,000 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 The Woodlands 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

Toll Brothers, David Weekley Homes, and select builders in Creekside Park and the surrounding area...

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Pre-owned home in The Woodlands 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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The Woodlands Markets

Commission rebates across the The Woodlands metro.

The Woodlands is a 28,000-acre master-planned community in Montgomery County, organized into villages and largely built out. Because it is mature, most sales are resale rather than new construction, with the remaining new homes concentrated in Creekside Park. Top Conroe ISD schools and the Town Center employment base keep demand high.

New construction homes in Creekside Park The Woodlands Texas where buyers earn commission rebates

Creekside Park

Creekside Park is the newest village of The Woodlands and the one place with meaningful new construction left, from Toll Brothers and David Weekley among others. It sits in Tomball ISD on the Grand Parkway. Homes run from the $400Ks past $1M. A 2.5% rebate on a $600,000 new build returns $15,000 at closing.

Key communities: Creekside Park, Creekside Park West, Creekside Park The Grove

$400K-$1M+ $15,000+ avg. rebate
Established homes in Sterling Ridge The Woodlands Texas where buyers save with commission rebates

Sterling Ridge / Cochran's Crossing

Sterling Ridge and Cochran's Crossing are established, sought-after villages with mature trees and top Conroe ISD schools. These are resale markets now, priced from the $400Ks past $900K. A 2% resale rebate on a $650,000 home returns $13,000 at closing.

Key communities: Sterling Ridge, Cochran's Crossing, Panther Creek

$400K-$900K+ $13,000+ avg. resale rebate
Residential homes in Alden Bridge The Woodlands Texas eligible for buyer commission cash back

Alden Bridge

Alden Bridge is one of The Woodlands' largest and most popular villages, prized for its schools and amenities. It is fully built out and resale-only, with homes from the $400Ks to the $800Ks. A 2% resale rebate on a $550,000 home returns $11,000 at closing.

Key communities: Alden Bridge, Research Forest, Windsor Lakes

$400K-$800K $11,000+ avg. resale rebate
Established homes in Grogan's Mill The Woodlands Texas where buyers earn commission cash back at closing

Grogan's Mill

Grogan's Mill is the original village of The Woodlands, close to the Town Center and Waterway. It's an established resale market with a wide price range from the $300Ks to well over $1M. A 2% resale rebate on a $500,000 home returns $10,000 at closing.

Key communities: Grogan's Mill, Grogan's Forest, The Waterway

$300K-$1M+ $10,000+ avg. resale rebate
Luxury homes in Carlton Woods The Woodlands Texas where buyers earn a 2.5 percent commission rebate

Carlton Woods

Carlton Woods is The Woodlands' premier luxury enclave, with gated golf-course estates from around $1M to more than $4M. At these price points a 2% resale rebate is one of the largest checks a buyer will ever see: $30,000 on a $1.5M home. There is no cap on the rebate.

Key communities: Carlton Woods, Carlton Woods Creekside

$1M-$4M+ $25,000+ avg. resale rebate

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

Market Data

The Woodlands real estate market snapshot.

Median Home Price

$600,000

Down modestly year-over-year

Months of Inventory

4.8 mo

Buyer-friendly conditions

Active Listings

1,200+

The Woodlands township and adjacent

Avg. Days on Market

72 days

More negotiation time for buyers

Corporate Employment Hub

The Woodlands and adjacent Spring are home to ExxonMobil's 10,000+ employee campus, Occidental Petroleum, and Woodforest National Bank. Healthcare adds another layer with Memorial Hermann and Houston Methodist hospital campuses. The community has 84 major employers providing over 41,000 jobs locally. This employment base drives consistent relocations and keeps housing demand stable across price tiers.

Premium Market, Premium Rebates

The Woodlands' roughly $600,000 median home price is among the highest in the Houston metro. That price point translates directly into larger rebate checks. A 2% rebate on a $600K resale home returns $12,000. The limited new construction that remains in Creekside Park at $600K+ produces 2.5% rebates exceeding $15,000. Buyers paying Woodlands-level prices should be capturing Woodlands-level rebates.

Expanding New Construction

While The Woodlands proper is largely built out, neighboring markets like Conroe and Spring have brought thousands of new homesites to market within the past five years. They share Conroe ISD schools and Woodlands-area amenities at lower price points, so buyers who want this geography with new construction and a 2.5% rebate often look just north or east.

Data source: Houston Association of Realtors (HAR). Reflects full-year 2025 data.

Builders We Work With

Get your commission rebate with any The Woodlands builder.

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

Toll Brothers

Luxury new construction in Creekside Park

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David Weekley Homes

Design-forward homes in Creekside Park

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Perry Homes

Texas-based builder in the surrounding Woodlands area

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Highland Homes

Builds in communities around The Woodlands

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Don't see your builder? We work with virtually every builder in Texas. Contact us to confirm

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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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands builders does Commission Cash Back work with?
Every major builder in the The Woodlands metro, including Toll Brothers, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes, Highland 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.
Are there rebates on resale homes in The Woodlands?
Yes. Commission Cash Back rebates 2% of the purchase price on resale homes in The Woodlands. Since The Woodlands is largely built out, resale makes up the majority of transactions. On a $600,000 resale home at median price, that's $12,000 back at closing. Established villages like Sterling Ridge, Cochran's Crossing, and Panther Creek produce rebates in the $8,000 to $14,000 range depending on the sale price.
Can I get a rebate on new construction near The Woodlands?
Yes. New construction is limited inside The Woodlands itself, mostly in Creekside Park, but neighboring Conroe and Spring have active new construction from builders like Toll Brothers, Perry Homes, and David Weekley. The 2.5% new construction rebate applies to all of them. On a $500,000 new build, that's $12,500 back at closing, on top of any builder incentives you negotiate.
How do rebates work with corporate relocations to The Woodlands?
Commission Cash Back works the same way regardless of whether you are a local buyer or a corporate relocation. ExxonMobil, OXY, and the hospital systems bring thousands of new employees to The Woodlands each year. Relocating buyers register with Commission Cash Back before visiting homes or model centers, and the rebate is paid at closing. There is no conflict with employer relocation packages.
Is a commission rebate the same as a commission refund?
Yes. Some The Woodlands buyers call it a commission refund or a commission credit. It is the same thing. We give part of the buyer-agent commission back to you at closing, 2.5% on new construction and 2% on resale, and you choose how to take it: cash, closing cost help, or a rate buy-down. It is a non-taxable event, and the amount is written into your paperwork before anything happens.

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