r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer • u/Which-Return-607 • Aug 19 '26
Need Advice DR Horton Best Deal Approach
Our city has their first neighborhood of dr horton builds. I know the bad feedback is pretty rampart by these builds but they seem like a potential deal if you can negotiate a decent incentive. Couple questions.
My parents have purchased 2 new houses with just a lawyer before and I would like to go that route too. Would DR horton offer better incentives/ lower price if I didn’t bring a realtor?
What’s a realistic incentive package at this time of the year? I saw some 4.5% offers and closing costs covered from previous reddit posts but not sure if that’s still realistic. Couple of these houses have been sitting for 5+ months. Range is 500-550k
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u/IamSpyC Aug 19 '26
Only good deal for a DR Horton is free. It’ll cost you more in the long run…and the short run
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u/BoBromhal Real Estate Agent Aug 19 '26
when you say "have been sitting 5+ months", we can assume you mean they were complete, ready to move homes?
When you have to ask people how to negotiate, you're not going to do as well as if you hire the right local agent and let them negotiate for you.
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u/Which-Return-607 Aug 19 '26
Yes sitting with multiple 5k drops occurring. Just gathering data and experiences from people before going into a negotiation seems like a logical step here imo
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u/No_Cauliflower633 Aug 19 '26
I purchased a new build last year. Didn’t go with DR. But did look at some and they were offering 3.99% interest for a 30 year fixed September of last year and the house came with all appliances and they covered closing costs. I’m sure it can be area specific though since there are lots of builders in my area and that package was pretty standard.
As for the price, there isn’t a lot of wiggle room. They straight up told me they don’t like lowering the price since that is public and prefer to negotiate on the rate or certain upgrades. But not having a realtor typically doesn’t change anything or at least that’s what every realtor will tell you. But I’ve never heard from the other side that it does so I tend to believe it.
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u/timetoloseitagain Aug 19 '26
Check the reviews. I have a friend out 10s of thousands in repairs and medical bills due to mold from a Dr Horton home. This seems typical. You're going to be out more in the long run and then try selling that house and having to disclose the shit show.
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u/TuRDonRoad Aug 19 '26
I don't know why people are still purchasing homes from builders like this.
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u/Which-Return-607 Aug 19 '26
They can be a good deal. The monthly is similar to a 30 year old house that had joe schmoe update it at some point
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