Learn how to buy a home and keep the commission

Local guides, market data, and new-build community pages from TurboHome's licensed agents in California and Texas. Start with your city, or see how much of the commission could come back to you at closing.

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Licensed local Realtors. Free private tours. No obligation.

Homebuying guideEvery step from your first budget to closing day.5 chapters
New-build communitiesBuilders, prices, and the rebate you can stack on builder incentives.47 in Texas, 131 in California
Buyer rebatesHow the TurboHome rebate works, state rules, and metro calculators.9 guides
Housing market dataCity prices, monthly inventory, and neighborhood reports.71 reports
Cost to buyIncome needed and commission rates, city by city.106 guides
Agents and comparisonsMeet local agents and see how TurboHome compares.18 pages

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Every TurboHome guide for your state, region and city in one place: market updates, local agents, costs and new-build communities.

California44 cities · 148 local guides

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Texas16 cities · 56 local guides

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The TurboHome homebuying guide

5 chapters that take you from your first budget to closing day.

How to buy a home you loveStart at the beginning, or jump to the step you're on.Read the guide »Get your finances readyWork out your monthly budget, your debt-to-income ratio, and your credit score. Then plan for the down payment, closing costs, and the bills that come after move-in.Read chapter »Line up your lender and agentGet pre-approved, compare lenders on more than the rate, and pick an agent whose pay doesn't grow with your price.Read chapter »Find the right homeDecide if you're ready, sort must-haves from nice-to-haves, walk the neighborhood, and tour homes on your schedule.Read chapter »Make a strong offerLearn what the home is worth, read the market, set your walk-away number, and use every lever beyond price.Read chapter »Close on your homeDeposit earnest money, inspect the home, finalize your loan, insure it, and avoid the mistakes that derail closings.Read chapter »

New-build communities we cover

Each page lists builders, prices, taxes, and the TurboHome rebate you can stack on builder incentives. Our local agents register you before your first model home visit.

Most homes sold in 2025

Texas new homes 47 communities

California new homes 131 communities

San Diego 18

Central Valley 13

Orange County 12

Los Angeles 9

Central Coast 7

East Bay 7

Contra Costa 5

North Bay 4

San Francisco 3

San Jose / Peninsula 3

Ventura 3

Westside LA 1

Playa Vista

How the TurboHome rebate works where you buy

When a seller or builder pays your agent's commission, TurboHome keeps a low flat fee and credits the rest to you at closing. These guides cover the rules and the math in your state.

Buyer rebate guide and calculatorEnter a home price and see your estimated TurboHome rebate after the flat fee.Open the calculator »

California rebate rules

Rebate rules, typical commission rates, and a calculator for each metro.

Texas rebate rules

Rebate rules, typical commission rates, and a calculator for each metro.

Housing market data for your city

Prices, inventory, and sale trends from TurboHome's analysis of local sales, so you know how hard to negotiate before you make an offer.

City housing market reports

Median prices, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios for 36 cities.

What it takes to buy in your city

See the income lenders look for and what agents charge in commission before you start touring.

Income needed to buy a home

The salary, down payment, and monthly payment behind a typical home in 16 cities.

California

Texas

Real estate commission guides

Typical commission rates, who pays them, and how much a buyer can get back.

California

Texas

Low commission realtors

HOA fees by city

What condo, townhome and single family buyers pay in monthly HOA dues, by neighborhood and building age.

HOA fees by city: all cities

How long to close by city

Median days from signed contract to closing, with cash, FHA and VA timelines and the fastest neighborhoods.

How long to close: all cities

Best first-time buyer neighborhoods by city

Neighborhoods ranked on price, negotiating room and days on market, with entry prices and monthly payment math.

First-time buyer neighborhoods: all cities

Find a local agent or compare your options

TurboHome agents are licensed local Realtors employed full time. See who works your area and how the TurboHome rebate compares with other buyer programs.

Local agents

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