Buyer Representation for North Houston

Buying a brand new home? You need someone in your corner.

I'm Tiki, your new construction buyer specialist. I walk you through builder contracts, upgrades, and timelines so you buy with confidence, not crossed fingers. Your agent, never the builder's.

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SpringConroeThe WoodlandsNew CaneyWillisTomballHumble
The Part Nobody Tells You

Walking into a beautiful model home feels easy. The sales agent is friendly, the kitchen island is everything, and before you know it you can picture your family living there.

Here is the part that gets lost in that moment. The sales agent in that model home works for the builder. They are good at their job, and their job is to protect the builder's interests, not yours. The contract, the price, the upgrades, the timeline, all of it is written to favor the company selling you the house.

That is not a reason to fear new construction. It is the reason you bring your own representation.

The Part They Don't Put In The Brochure

The onsite agent at the model home works for the builder. Not for you.

When you walk into a new construction community without your own representation, you are sitting across the table from someone who is paid to protect the builder's price, the builder's timeline, and the builder's contract.

That is not a criticism. It is just how it works. And most buyers do not find that out until after they sign.

As your buyer's agent, my job is the opposite. I review the contract before you sign it. I flag what the builder will and will not negotiate. I walk you through design center decisions that affect your resale value years from now. And I make sure nothing catches you off guard after closing.

The builder pays my fee. You get representation that is actually on your side.

"Most buyers don't realize they can have their own agent in a new construction deal and that the builder covers it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain."

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You Already Have Someone On Your Side

The builder accounts for your agent. So why go in without one?

When you have me with you from the start, you have someone reading every line of that builder contract, asking the questions you would not think to ask, and making sure the home you fall in love with is also a smart decision.

Here is what most buyers do not realize. In new construction, the builder typically accounts for the buyer's agent in their budget already. My representation does not get added on top of your price. So the real question is not whether you can afford your own agent. It is why you would walk into one of the biggest purchases of your life without one.

One important step

I need to be the one to register you on your very first visit to a community, or many builders will not allow me to represent you there afterward. So before you tour a single model home, send me a message. That one step protects your right to have me by your side.

How We Do This Together

A clear path from first tour to your keys

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We get clear on what you want

Before we tour anything, we talk through your budget, timeline, must-haves, and the areas that fit your life. I help you compare communities so you are choosing on facts, not just the prettiest model.

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We tour smart and I handle the hard parts

I register you the right way, walk the communities with you, ask the builder the questions that matter, and translate the fine print. Contracts, upgrades, lot premiums, design center decisions, and inspections. I am with you through all of it.

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We get you to closing and into your home

I track your build, keep the builder accountable to what was promised, and make sure nothing slips between contract and keys. On closing day, it is exactly the home you signed up for.

Where I Work

North Houston is my whole focus

I know these communities and how each builder operates, which means fewer surprises for you and a smoother path to your new home.

SpringConroeThe WoodlandsNew CaneyWillisTomballHumble
Builders I work closely with and many more.
Perry HomesDavid WeekleyHighland
North Houston New Construction

Not sure which community is the right fit?

Spring, Conroe, and New Caney are all within 30 minutes of each other but they are not the same. Different price points, different builders, different school districts, different HOA structures.

Spring

Established access, major employers nearby, strong resale history

Conroe

Rapidly growing, mix of price points, multiple builder options

New Caney

USDA eligible zones, newer communities, strong value per square foot

I put together a side by side comparison so you can see the real differences before you spend a weekend driving to model homes.

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What Your Lender Does Not Always Walk You Through

Your property tax bill in Year 2 will not look anything like Year 1.

This is one of the most common financial surprises in new construction across Texas. It is also completely avoidable when someone explains it to you before you close.

Year 1 · Unimproved Land
~$90
per month in escrow
In your first tax year, the county has not yet recorded the completed home in its records. What they see is the raw lot. Your taxable value reflects the land only, so your lender sets your monthly escrow based on a tax bill that is a fraction of what is actually coming. Year 1 payments feel very manageable.
Year 2 · Improved Property
~$840
per month in escrow
By Year 2, the appraisal district has assessed the full home and land together. The taxable value jumps from a lot price to the full purchase price of your home. Your lender discovers the escrow shortfall, and your monthly payment increases to close the gap. Most buyers have no idea this is coming until the letter shows up.

"The gap between those two numbers is not a penalty or a mistake. It is simply math that nobody walked you through before you signed. That is exactly what I am here for."

Ask these questions before you close
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What tax value is my lender using to set my escrow payment right now?

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What will my escrow look like in Year 2 once the home is fully assessed?

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What is the total tax rate for this community including any MUD district?

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Which school district serves this lot and how does it affect the rate?

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Can I budget for the Year 2 payment from day one so I am never caught off guard?

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Will my buyer's agent walk me through the full tax picture before I fall in love with a floor plan?

Get the Full Property Tax GuideReal dollar comparisons for Spring, Conroe, New Caney, and surrounding areas

The numbers shown are illustrative examples based on typical new construction in the North Houston corridor using a Montgomery County tax rate of approximately 2.4%. Actual property tax rates, assessed values, and escrow amounts vary by community, county, MUD district, school district, and tax year. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Tiki Williams is a licensed Texas REALTOR® with United Real Estate Houston, License #713466.

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Grab a guide and get ahead of what most buyers find out too late.

Every guide below covers something the builder's onsite agent is not going to walk you through unprompted.

New Construction Buyer Checklist

Know exactly what to look for, ask, and confirm at every stage of the new construction process.

Design Center Cheat Sheet

Understand which upgrades add resale value and which ones you are paying a premium for that will not come back at closing.

Builder Warranty Breakdown

What is actually covered, how long, and what you need to do to protect yourself after move in.

USDA Loan Guide for North Houston

If you are buying in a USDA eligible area, this could mean purchasing with no money down. Most buyers in New Caney and parts of Conroe qualify and never find out.

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Communities I Know Inside and Out

New construction communities across North Houston

These are the master planned communities I work in every week. I know the builders, the lots, and the tradeoffs, so you get the real story before you ever tour.

Conroe

Artavia

Nature forward master plan with a cafe, lakes, and trails, close to The Woodlands.

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Conroe

Grand Central Park

Wooded and walkable, minutes from I-45 and Market Street. Access without the tradeoffs.

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Willis

The Woodlands Hills

The forested master plan north of The Woodlands, with parks and a rec center. Great value.

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New Caney

Tavola

Convenient to the 99 corridor with a wide range of builders. Practical for commuters.

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Porter

The Highlands

Amenity rich with a golf and hill country feel. Resort style living close to home.

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Cleveland USDA Eligible

Grand Oaks Reserve

Golf course homesites and an acreage feel, with little to nothing down where you qualify.

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Built For The New Construction Buyer

Guides that make the process simple

Resale and new construction are two different worlds. I put together a set of guides so you are never figuring it out alone.

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New Construction Buyer Checklist

Every step from your first tour to closing day, laid out in order.

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Community Comparison Guide

A clear way to weigh one neighborhood against another.

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Design Center Cheat Sheet

Where to spend on upgrades and where to hold back.

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Builder Warranty Breakdown

What is actually covered, and for how long.

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USDA Loan Guide

How eligible buyers can purchase with little to nothing down.

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Buying With Zero Down May Be Possible

USDA loans are one of the most underused programs in North Houston.

Parts of New Caney, Conroe, and surrounding areas fall inside USDA eligible zones. That means qualified buyers can purchase a brand new home with no down payment and no PMI.

$0Down payment required
No PMIUnlike FHA loans
New BuildsEligible in qualifying zones

Most buyers in these areas never hear about it because their lender does not bring it up. I put together a guide that breaks down how USDA financing works, which communities qualify, and what the income limits look like in Harris and Montgomery County.

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Tiki Williams, New Construction Buyer Specialist
About Tiki

Relationship first, always

I am Tiki Williams, a REALTOR® with United Real Estate Houston, and I built my practice entirely around new construction buyers in North Houston. I do this because the new build process is exciting and genuinely different from a resale, and buyers deserve someone in their corner who knows it inside and out.

My approach is personal. I want to understand your life, your timeline, and what home means to you, then guide you to a decision you feel good about for years to come.

Keeping God first.

Ready When You Are

Let's find your new home the right way

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Call or Text(815) 378-5101
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BrokerageUnited Real Estate Houston
3131 Briarpark Drive, Ste 125, Houston, TX 77042
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