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Finding the right real estate agent is a crucial first step in your home buying journey. In a competitive market like Austin, Texas, having an experienced professional by your side can be the difference between landing your dream home or missing out altogether. At Own Austin, every client's situation is unique — that's why we offer a competitive real estate brokerage approach, tailoring our commission structure to fit your specific needs.

Understanding the changing landscape. Recent changes in the national real estate landscape have brought commission structures to the forefront of the conversation. While these changes may seem new, Own Austin has always believed in a flexible and client-centered approach. With almost 29 years of experience in the Austin market, we've seen it all — and no two transactions are exactly alike.

Why competitive brokerage benefits you:

• Transparency: all aspects of the commission structure are discussed up front, before the process begins.
• Customization: a structure that reflects the complexity of your transaction and your budget.
• Focus on value: the goal is the best possible outcome, regardless of the commission structure.

Different situations, different solutions. First-time homebuyers get help navigating the process on a budget that fits. Luxury purchases get a structure reflecting their complexity. And if you're buying and selling simultaneously, ask about a bundled structure that offers cost savings.

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Jeff's KB Home post on ownaustin.com covers East Village in Manor, TX: a community of single-family homes a short drive from Austin, with easy access to major highways and employers and a variety of home styles to choose from.

Residents get a community pool, playground, walking trails, a clubhouse, and a fitness center, and the community sits in the Manor Independent School District. The original post also listed free closing costs, up to $5,000 in buyer incentives, and a one-year warranty on all new homes.

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M/I Homes is one of the leading home builders in the country, known for quality construction, innovative designs, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. That's how Jeff's post introduces the builder — and the numbers behind it are substantial: a national builder with over 40 years of experience that has built over 100,000 homes.

In the Austin area, Jeff's post covers M/I Homes building in the Cedar Brook subdivision of Leander, TX — a community with a pool, playground, and walking trails, near shopping, dining, and entertainment.

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Jeff's Highland Homes post covers Parkside Peninsula in Austin, Texas — a community on the banks of the Colorado River offering stunning views of the Hill Country.

The amenities in the post: a private clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, and game room; a playground and splash pad for children; walking trails and green spaces; a variety of home styles; and proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

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Austin, TX is one of the hottest housing markets in the country — a vibrant culture, a strong economy, and plenty of outdoor recreation. If you're looking to buy a new home in Austin, Brohn Homes is a great option to consider.

Brohn Homes is a family-owned and operated home builder with over 30 years of experience in the Austin area. The company offers a wide variety of new homes in desirable locations — single-family homes, townhomes, and villas — and is known for its commitment to quality and customer service.

What Brohn offers new homeowners, from the post:

• A free design consultation
• A personalized home building experience, step by step
• A comprehensive warranty program
• Community amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and walking trails
• Energy-efficient homes that can lower utility bills
• Smart home features such as smart thermostats and smart locks

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Scott Felder Homes is building a new community of single-family homes in Cedar Creek, TX called Double Eagle Ranch — just a short drive from Austin, with easy access to major highways and employers, a variety of home styles, and Bastrop Independent School District schools.

Residents enjoy a community pool, playground, walking trails, a clubhouse, and a fitness center. The original post listed price reductions and a one-year warranty on all new homes.

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Lennar is one of the national builders active across the Austin area, and buyers ask Jeff about Lennar homes regularly. This post is deliberately general — communities, pricing, and incentives change too fast for a standing post to stay honest — but the buying guidance doesn't change:

• Bring your own broker. The sales team in the model home works for the builder. Your broker works for you — on price, lot choice, upgrades, and contract terms.
• Register your broker early. Builders typically require your broker to be registered with you on your first visit. Call Jeff before you tour, not after.
• Compare the whole deal. Base price is only part of it — weigh lot premiums, included features, design options, rate offers, and closing-cost help together.
• Get everything in writing, including completion timelines and what happens if they slip.

Thinking about a Lennar home anywhere around Austin? Tell Jeff the area you're looking in and he'll walk you through the current options. Ask Jeff about Lennar →

Are you looking for a new home in Elgin, Texas? LGI Homes is a premier homebuilder in the area, offering a variety of new homes at affordable prices.

LGI Homes offers a variety of floor plans to choose from, so you can find the perfect home for your family. Their homes are built with high-quality materials and construction, and they come with a variety of features and upgrades.

With Own Austin as your broker, you get local Elgin market knowledge, negotiation on your behalf, and help with financing, inspections, and closing. Ask Jeff about LGI Homes →

D.R. Horton is the largest home builder in the United States. Jeff's post covers their Lockhart, Texas homes: a final phase in Vintage Springs (starting at $287,990 in the post) and a first phase in the Hansford subdivision (starting at $293,990 in the post), with closings running October through December.

The post also listed up to $20,000 in flex cash, 5.75% FHA/VA/USDA and 5.99% conventional rates for homes closing by the end of November, and $6,000 in closing cost assistance with DHI Mortgage.

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Perry Homes is a family-owned and operated builder that has been creating award-winning homes in Austin for over 30 years — that's how Jeff's Sweetwater Community post describes them.

Perry Homes offers a variety of floor plans to choose from, all featuring open concept layouts, spacious kitchens, and luxurious master suites. In Sweetwater, they're one of four builders in the same master-planned community, which makes comparing their plans against Newmark, Pulte, and Westin straightforward with a broker walking the models with you.

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Newmark Homes is a nationally recognized builder that has been recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation — Jeff's description in the Sweetwater Community post on ownaustin.com.

Newmark offers a variety of energy-efficient homes in Sweetwater Community, all featuring state-of-the-art features and finishes. If efficiency and modern finishes top your list, Newmark's Sweetwater plans are the ones to compare first.

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Pulte Homes is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, with a reputation for building quality homes that are built to last — from Jeff's Sweetwater Community post.

Pulte offers a variety of floor plans in Sweetwater Community, all featuring spacious backyards and plenty of storage space. For buyers who need room — for gear, for a workshop, for a growing family — that storage and yard space is Pulte's calling card in the community.

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Westin Homes is a builder that specializes in custom homes, and it offers a variety of floor plans to choose from in Sweetwater Community — Jeff's Westin description from the Sweetwater post on ownaustin.com.

Westin can build your dream home to your exact specifications, with a variety of customization options to choose from. Among Sweetwater's four builders, Westin is the pick for buyers who want the most say in the finished home.

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