Buyer representation
South Austin new construction runs from infill homes off South Lamar to master-planned communities down Manchaca and I-35. Adrian Salas brings over 10 years of agent experience to buyers comparing new construction in South Austin.
Experience that works for you
Adrian Salas brings over 10 years of experience as an agent and multiple new construction properties sold across every area he serves. For buyers considering South Austin, Austin, that means practical guidance on builder selection, incentives, contracts, inspections and closing — with Austin Marketing + Development Group, LLC.
Adrian Salas ranks among the top 1% of Realtors in Austin, Texas, is among Austin’s top 500 agents, and was voted Best Realtor by Austin Home Magazine.
South Austin is where character and convenience meet new build quality. Closer in you'll find small infill projects and townhomes; further south, larger communities with amenities and bigger lots. Tax rates and MUD status change fast across this footprint.
The sales representative in the model home works for the builder. They're pleasant, knowledgeable and paid to protect the builder's price and contract terms. As your agent I represent only you — comparing communities, pushing on incentives, reading the contract and tracking construction — and in nearly every case the builder pays the buyer-side commission, so my representation costs you nothing.
This is the rule that costs South Austin buyers money. Builders require your agent to be present or named on your first visit to a community. Walk in alone and you can lose representation in that community entirely — with no discount in return. One text before you tour protects you.
Shortlist communities that fit your commute, schools and budget. Compare builder quality, warranties and standard features. Model the true monthly cost including MUD, PID and county tax rates. Negotiate rate buydowns, closing costs and design allowances. Review the builder contract before you sign. Schedule third-party pre-drywall and final inspections. Ride the punch list and warranty window after closing.
Builders in South Austin are competing with rate buydowns and closing-cost credits that resale sellers usually can't match, and standing inventory at quarter-end is where the real discounts live. Whether that beats a resale home depends on your timeline, the community's tax rate and how long you plan to stay — that's the conversation I have with every client before we tour anything.
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Send me your timeline, budget and must-haves and I'll come back with the communities and builders that fit.