Searching for new construction in Florida? Start here.
New homes are spread across builder websites, national search sites and the MLS, and no single site shows them all. Here’s where to look, what to ask, and how to keep the best deal on your side. Tell us the area and budget and we’ll do the digging for you.
Where to search
- We search for you. Many builders put their finished and nearly finished homes on the MLS. Send us your area, budget and must-haves and we’ll send a shortlist of communities, homes and current incentives.
- New-home search sites. NewHomeSource is built only for new construction. Realtor.com New Homes, Zillow and Redfin all have a new construction filter.
- Builder websites. Most builders post floor plans, prices “from,” and a quick move-in page. That page is often where the best deals are.
Before you fill out a builder’s online form or walk into a model: call or text us. Many builders count that first contact as your registration, and if your agent isn’t named, you may lose your own representation and our cash back.
Builders building across Florida
A few of the big names you’ll see around the state (in no particular order):
We’re not affiliated with any builder listed. Links open the builder’s own site. Local and regional builders often have great options too, so ask us about your area.
Search ideas that can save you money
- Look at quick move-in homes first. Builders want finished homes sold, so the incentives are often bigger and you can close in weeks, not months.
- Watch the calendar. End of the month, quarter or year is when many builders push to hit their numbers.
- Compare the lender incentive. Big rate buydowns and closing-cost credits are often tied to the builder’s own lender. Get a second quote so you can compare the real numbers. You’re never required to use any lender.
- Price the whole month, not just the house. Add HOA dues, any CDD assessment, taxes and insurance. Two homes at the same price can be hundreds apart each month.
- Separate the lot and the upgrades. Lot premiums and design-studio upgrades add up fast. We help you decide what’s worth it and what to skip.
- Get an insurance quote early. New Florida homes are built to current wind codes, which can help your premium. Know the number before you commit.
Questions to ask every builder
- What’s included as standard, and what’s an upgrade?
- How much is the deposit, and is it held in escrow?
- What’s the estimated completion date, and what happens if it’s late?
- Can the price change before closing?
- What’s the HOA and CDD, today and projected?
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long?
- Can I bring my own inspector before drywall and before closing?
- Which incentives require your lender or title company?
Bring this list, or bring us. We ask these every time.
Want to talk it through?
New construction has a lot of moving parts, and every builder’s contract is written for the builder. We’re happy to talk through a community, a floor plan, a contract or an incentive, with no pressure. See our Florida new construction guide for how it works with us, step by step.
Selling? Full service, nothing upfront.
Every listing gets pricing, professional marketing, MLS exposure, negotiation and closing, with a real Florida agent who answers every message, if not right away, usually in under 90 minutes.
Buying? Cash back on every home purchase.
Resale or new construction, you get full representation and cash back at closing. Ask us how it works for the home you have in mind.
Our current listings around Florida
Questions we hear about new construction
Can I search on my own and bring you in later?
Yes, search all you like. Just contact us before you register on a builder’s site, call a sales office or visit a model, so the builder has us on record as your agent.
Is the builder’s lender incentive worth it?
Sometimes. It can be a real savings, but compare the full cost with a quote from another lender. We’ll help you line them up side by side.
Do I need an inspection on a brand-new home?
We recommend it. An independent inspector before drywall and again before closing catches issues while the builder is still on site to fix them.
Does using my own agent cost more?
Usually no. The buyer’s-agent commission is typically paid on the builder’s side, and you get cash back from us on top.