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Texas luxury builds in DFW, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio with a compliant rebate that reduces your cash-to-close .
Why New Construction with Mimi
Why New Construction with Mimi
Builders represent themselves. I represent you. With over 23 years in insurance & risk management, and a proven investor lens, I negotiate incentives, uncover hidden costs, manage risk, and deliver a professional, discreet rebate without the “discount agent” stigma.
Insurance-grade risk review (code, warranty, and water-intrusion pitfalls)
Builder incentive analysis and price-to-value guidance
Professional, TREC-compliant rebate process (up to 2.5%)
ROI-minded strategy for long-term wealth
How Your Rebate Works
Discovery
Sign your Buyer Representation Agreement and register with Mimi Johnson (TX License #759788). Ensure she is listed on all builder sign-in sheets and registration forms before any visits. Sign a Buyer Representation Agreement before any in-person or virtual tours. nt and register Mimi on all builder sign-ins.
Analysis
Compare builders, specs, lots, incentives, and total ownership cost.
Close
Title finalizes funding; you keep more of your cash.
Choose Your Service Level
Streamlined Buyer: Up to 2.5%
Streamlined Buyer: Up to 2.5%
Designed for confident buyers who need contract expertise and light support.
Access to builders offering strong incentives
Offer preparation and contract guidance
One inspection coordination
Up to 3 showings or virtual tours
Lender & title coordination through closing
Enhanced Guidance: Up to 2.0%
Enhanced Guidance: Up to 2.0%
Ideal for buyers who want more hands-on support and structured guidance.
Everything included in Streamlined Buyer
Up to 6 showings
Incentive review to help compare builder offers
Pre-closing walk-through support
Ongoing communication with lender and title
Concierge Experience: Up to 1.5%
Concierge Experience: Up to 1.5%
Built for relocation, luxury, or buyers wanting full-service advisory.
Everything included in Enhanced Guidance
Unlimited showings
Design-center, pre-construction, and builder-meeting coordination
Insurance-risk review (non-licensed advisory; referrals to TDI-licensed professionals when needed)
Phase-inspection coordination (pre-drywall & final)
Financed Buyers
Financed Buyers
Rebate shows as a credit on your Closing Disclosure toward allowable closing costs, lender fees, and prepaids.
Not usable for down payment or earnest money.
Cash Buyers
Cash Buyers
No lender caps. Apply the rebate on the Closing Disclosure or receive a title-issued rebate check at or immediately after closing per settlement instructions.
Risk Management Education That Protects Your Equity
Phase inspections (pre-drywall, final, 11-month)
Water-intrusion & roof details that impact insurance costs
HOA/MUD/PID fee modeling and disclosure guidance
Builder warranty leverage & claim-readiness
Title exceptions you should understand before you sign
Strategy now = fewer surprises later
**Rebate source: Paid solely from Mimi Johnson’s earned commission; not by the builder or brokerage.
Application: Subject to TREC and lender credit rules; credited on the Closing Disclosure or disbursed by title for cash purchases.
Custom/semi-custom: Separate agreement required.**
FAQ
How do I qualify?
How do I qualify?
Execute a Buyer Representation Agreement with Mimi before tours and list Mimi Johnson as your Buyer’s Agent on all builder registrations and contracts.
How much can I get back?
How much can I get back?
Up to 2.5%, depending on service level and commission paid by the seller/builder.
Can rebates lower my down payment?
Can rebates lower my down payment?
No. Rebates can reduce closing costs, lender fees, and prepaids. They cannot be used for down payment or earnest money.
When do I receive the rebate?
When do I receive the rebate?
Financed: as a closing credit on the Closing Disclosure (subject to lender caps).
Cash: either credited at closing or paid as a title-issued rebate check at/after closing per settlement instructions.
Do rebates apply to resale homes?
Do rebates apply to resale homes?
Yes, purchases exceeding $400,000 qualify (see service levels and terms and conditions).
Are custom or semi-custom builds included?
Are custom or semi-custom builds included?
Not in the standard program; these are negotiated separately.
Is this TREC compliant?
Is this TREC compliant?
Yes. Rebates are disclosed and paid from Mimi’s commission in line with TREC and lender guidelines.
Start Your New-Build Strategy Call
Lock in Your Incentives and Rebates Early, Register Before Visiting Model Homes.
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