Pacesetter Homes
The entry point in Whisper Valley, with homes from the high $200s.
Lowest starting price
Buy a new home in Whisper Valley and keep the commission
Whisper Valley builders pay your agent's commission. TurboHome credits most of it back to you, on top of whatever incentives the builder offers. On a $350,000 home in East Austin, Texas, that's about $5,500 back at closing.
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Your Whisper Valley savings stack
- Builder incentivesRate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades
- Negotiated
- TurboHome rebateOn a $350,000 home
- +$5,500
- You keep both
- Builder deal + $5,500
What to know before buying in Whisper Valley
Whisper Valley is Taurus Investment Holdings' 2,062-acre master-planned community in East Austin, with Manor mailing addresses. At build-out it is planned for 5,000 single-family homes and 2,500 multifamily residences, and three Del Valle ISD schools are planned inside the community. Builders started the first model homes in November 2016, and sales began in 2017.
Every home connects to a community-wide geothermal GeoGrid through a ground-source heat pump. The developer says the system cuts energy use by up to 70%. The developer's FAQ puts the average HERS score at 16, and homes come pre-wired for electric vehicle charging. Residents have about 700 acres of green space, a resort-style pool, a fitness center, the Discovery Center with a demonstration kitchen, a dog park, and organic farms. A 600-acre public Whisper Valley Park is in development.
For buyers, five builders sell here, with homes from the high $200s to the $600s. Whisper Valley is inside a Public Improvement District, so residents pay a PID assessment instead of City of Austin property tax while the PID is in place. The developer lists a 1.650614% tax rate before the PID, and HOA dues are $82 a month. A buyer's agent can help you price that assessment into your payment, and you keep your TurboHome rebate on top of any builder incentive.
- 2,062
- Acres
- 7,500
- Homes planned at build-out
- 2016
- Year homebuilding started
- High $200s to $600s
- New home prices
- School districts
- Del Valle ISD
- Property tax
- 1.650614% plus a PID assessment by lot
- HOA dues
- $82 a month, billed $246 a quarter
- Master developer
- Taurus Investment Holdings
Stack your rebate on top of Whisper Valley builder incentives
Most buyers walk into a model home and take the builder's deal as offered. The cheapest house in the neighborhood comes from layering three savings.
The builder's incentive
Whisper Valley builders advertise rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and design-center allowances. Those stay yours when you buy with TurboHome.
Your TurboHome rebate
Builders pay the buyer's agent commission. We keep a flat fee and credit you the rest at closing, about $5,500 on a $350,000 home.
What we negotiate on top
Lot premiums, upgrade pricing, and discounts on finished spec homes. Builders rarely offer these to buyers who don't ask.
- Home price
- $350,000
- Builder-paid commission (3%)
- $10,500
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Your TurboHome rebate
- $5,500
Example at a 3% builder-paid commission. Builders set their own buyer-agent compensation, and your rebate is confirmed in your written buyer agreement and on the closing statement.
Unlock your $5,500 rebate at closing
Plan with 3% buyer-agent compensation. We credit you back and take a low flat fee.
$350,000
*Estimate based on 3% buyer-agent compensation. Actual compensation is negotiated in your written buyer agreement.
Your planning estimate
$5,500
Estimated rebate after TurboHome applies its exact price-tiered flat fee to the $350,000 home price and 3% compensation assumption.
- Estimated compensation
- $10,500
- TurboHome flat fee
- $5,000
- Estimated rebate
- $5,500
Final rebate depends on compensation received, your written agreement, lender approval, and closing instructions.
What you'd get back at $350,000
$5,500
TurboHome
your rebate
$0
Buying without an agent
no rebate
Buying through the builder's sales office alone returns no commission to you. Builders set their own buyer-agent compensation, so confirm it before you sign.
How we negotiate with Whisper Valley builders
TurboHome agents work with new-construction buyers all the time. We know where builders have room to move, and the builder's sales rep works for the builder.
Spec homes priced to move
A finished home that sits costs the builder money every month. We look for inventory that has lingered and push for a lower price or a bigger credit.
Lot premiums and upgrades
Premiums for lake, greenbelt, and cul-de-sac lots are often negotiable, and design-center upgrades carry a markup. We ask for both before you sign.
Incentives without lender lock-in
Many incentives require the builder's preferred lender. We have you get an outside quote so you can see what the incentive is really worth.
Timing the ask
Builders work toward quarter-end and section close-out targets. We time offers to the moments a sales office most needs a contract.
Contract review
Builder contracts are written by the builder. We go through deposits, construction delays, and warranty terms with you before you commit.
Independent inspections
New does not mean flawless. We recommend a third-party inspector at pre-pour, pre-drywall, and the final walkthrough.
Builders selling in Whisper Valley
- Pacesetter Homes
- Terrata Homes
- AHA Dream Homes
- Thurman Homes
- GFO Home
Builder lineups change as sections open and sell out. Ask us who is selling now and which builders have move-in-ready homes.
Register us before your first model home visit
Many builders only pay a buyer's agent who is with you, or registered, on your first visit to their sales office. Walk into a Whisper Valley model home alone and the builder can decline to pay agent commission. Without it, there is no TurboHome rebate.
Tell us which builders and models you want to see. We register you first, so every incentive and your rebate stay on the table.
Where to buy inside Whisper Valley
Each village has its own age, price point, and school zoning. Here is how they compare.
Terrata Homes
Homes from the upper $300s.
Active new builds
AHA Dream Homes and Thurman Homes
Both builders list homes from the mid $400s.
Active new builds
GFO Home
Homes from the upper $400s, the highest starting price in the community.
Active new builds
What our local agents check in Whisper Valley
The details that change your monthly payment or resale value, and that a model home tour won't mention.
Price the PID assessment into your payment
Whisper Valley residents pay a PID assessment instead of City of Austin property tax. The City's 2026 service plan lists installments due January 31, 2027 from $913.75 to $2,896.49, depending on phase and lot width. Look up the lot type before you compare payments.
Ask how the GeoGrid is billed
Every home uses the community geothermal system, which carries a monthly service assessment. GFO Home's community sheet lists $72 a month (builder estimate). Confirm the current amount so you can compare total housing cost with homes outside the community.
Compare starting prices across five builders
Starting prices range from the high $200s at Pacesetter to the upper $400s at GFO Home. Start with the floor plan you need, then compare incentives at each builder.
Register us before your first model visit
Builders in Whisper Valley have separate sales offices. Tell us your shortlist and we register as your agent first, so builder-paid compensation and your TurboHome rebate stay in place.
Meet your Agents
Meet your Agents
Experience: 10+
No. of Transactions: 208+
“With a strong background in real estate development, I specialize in securing favorable terms like seller credits and repairs. I'm committed to clear communication, expert negotiation, and delivering results that align perfectly with my clients' goals and expectations.”
Real buyers, real wins
Real stories from real people who saved thousands with TurboHome.
Their team is incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. They made everything so much easier and stress-free. Highly recommend!
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Polo Green
Donny helped me navigate a few addendums and successfully extended closing when needed, ensuring everything went smoothly.
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Wilmer Tejada
I like the business model of TurboHome. The whole process was extremely easy and I felt a lot more comfortable working with them (no pressure) than a traditional agent.
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Tiffany Peng
Donny's helped us navigate a couple of issues that arose prior to closing, working closely with the seller and their agent to ensure everything continued to progress smoothly.
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Jay Patel
Kevin was great to work with and exceeded our expectations. The credit we received from the buyers agent commission helped tremendously with our closing costs as well.
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Dustin Rosenberg
Awesome experience! We purchased a home quick and easy using Turbo Home. It cut down on so much time going back and forth. Quick, easy and efficient home buying!
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Sergio Rodriguez
Very pleasant experience, prompt response times to inquiries, and explanation of entire process. Highly recommend Kevin, Donny and Daniel and the rest of their team.
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Roberto Grijalba Garcia
Donny and the TurboHome team were responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. They helped us organize our own inspection after discovering major inaccuracies in the seller's disclosure packet.
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Rebbecca R.
Their team is incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. They made everything so much easier and stress-free. Highly recommend!
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Polo Green
Donny helped me navigate a few addendums and successfully extended closing when needed, ensuring everything went smoothly.
W
Wilmer Tejada
I like the business model of TurboHome. The whole process was extremely easy and I felt a lot more comfortable working with them (no pressure) than a traditional agent.
T
Tiffany Peng
Donny's helped us navigate a couple of issues that arose prior to closing, working closely with the seller and their agent to ensure everything continued to progress smoothly.
J
Jay Patel
Kevin was great to work with and exceeded our expectations. The credit we received from the buyers agent commission helped tremendously with our closing costs as well.
D
Dustin Rosenberg
Awesome experience! We purchased a home quick and easy using Turbo Home. It cut down on so much time going back and forth. Quick, easy and efficient home buying!
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Sergio Rodriguez
Very pleasant experience, prompt response times to inquiries, and explanation of entire process. Highly recommend Kevin, Donny and Daniel and the rest of their team.
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Roberto Grijalba Garcia
Donny and the TurboHome team were responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. They helped us organize our own inspection after discovering major inaccuracies in the seller's disclosure packet.
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Rebbecca R.
Buying in Whisper Valley: common questions
Yes. When the builder pays buyer-agent compensation, TurboHome keeps a flat fee and credits you the rest at closing. On a $350,000 home with 3% compensation, that is $10,500 minus a $5,000 flat fee, or a $5,500 TurboHome rebate. Your lender confirms how the credit is applied.
More Austin communities with new homes
The same rebate and builder negotiation apply in every community we cover.
Written by Lucas Beard. Reviewed by Jake Shuler, Texas Realtor® License #674075. Updated October 2026.
Sources
- Whisper Valley: official community site and FAQ
- Whisper Valley: FAQ insert (taxes, HOA, PID)
- Whisper Valley: builders
- GFO Home: Whisper Valley community info
- David Eimer: Whisper Valley tax, PID, and HOA guide
- Whisper Valley: location
- Taurus Investment Holdings: Whisper Valley
- City of Austin: Whisper Valley PID 2025 annual service plan
Prices, taxes, HOA dues, and builder lineups change. Confirm current figures with the builder and your title company before you sign.
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