New Construction
New Construction Homes
in Southwest Florida
The friendly person in the model home is the builder’s employee, I’m yours, and on most builds the builder pays my fee, so representation usually costs you nothing extra. Register me on your very first visit and get an advocate through every lot choice, upgrade, incentive, and inspection.
Why Bring Your Own Agent
The builder isn’t on your side
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Represented from day one
Register me as your agent on your first visit and I represent your interests with the builder. On most builds the builder pays my fee, and what you owe, if anything, is in the agreement we sign first.
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Base price vs. real price
I help you weigh lot premiums, design-center upgrades, and incentives so the final number makes sense.
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CDD & HOA clarity
Many new communities carry CDD assessments. I make sure you understand the full monthly cost before you commit.
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Inspect the new build
Yes, new homes need inspections too. I coordinate pre-drywall and final walkthroughs to catch issues early.
New Construction
Communities building now, and what is next
Brand-new and to-be-built homes, with anything announced but not yet selling marked as such. Tap any community for an overview, then request current pricing, available homesites, and builder incentives.
Lakewood Ranch
21 now building2 announcedSarasota
13 now building2 announcedParrish
30 now buildingPalmetto
9 now building1 announcedBradenton
7 now building2 announcedWellen Park
16 now building1 announcedNorth Port, Nokomis & Venice
10 now buildingBrowse By Area
New construction by area
Every new-construction community in each area, grouped by starting price, with the builder for each. Prices are estimates, tell me your investment range on any page and I’ll send the real current numbers.
Parrish
30 communities now building
Starting from the low $220s (est.)
Lakewood Ranch
21 communities now building, 2 announced
Starting from $299,990 (est.)
Wellen Park
16 communities now building, 1 announced
Starting from the $300s (est.)
Sarasota
13 communities now building, 2 announced
Starting from $299,990 (est.)
Palmetto
9 communities now building, 1 announced
Starting from $280k (est.)
Bradenton
7 communities now building, 2 announced
Starting from $294,990 (est.)
North Port
Wellen Park & North Port proper
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By The Numbers
The areas, side by side
Computed from the same community records behind each area page, not typed in. Starting prices and fees are estimates and move with the builder, the homesite and the year.
| Area | Communities | Starting from (est.) | Builders named | Median HOA + CDD / yr (est.) | No CDD |
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| Parrish | 3030 selling now | From the low $220s | 24 | $3,20018 with estimates | 6 of 18 |
| Lakewood Ranch | 2321 selling now | From $299,990 | 17 | $5,70014 with estimates | 2 of 14 |
| Wellen Park | 1716 selling now | From the $300s | 11 | $7,80012 with estimates | 1 of 12 |
| Sarasota | 1513 selling now | From $299,990 | 8 | Too few tracked | n/a |
| Palmetto | 109 selling now | From $280K | 12 | $4,1008 with estimates | 1 of 8 |
| Bradenton | 97 selling now | From $294,990 | 6 | Too few tracked | n/a |
The fee median uses only the new-construction communities with a verified fee estimate on file (September 2026); an area with fewer than five shows none. Builders are the names recorded for each community, so a builder not recorded there is not counted. For the older communities in each area, see the True Cost Index.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Construction FAQ
Do I need my own agent when buying new construction?
The on-site sales agent works for the builder, not you. Having your own buyer's agent, registered on your first visit, means someone is reviewing the contract, negotiating incentives and lot premiums, and coordinating inspections on your behalf.
Does it cost me to have a buyer's agent on a new build?
In most cases, no. Builder compensation to buyer agents is typically built into the pricing structure. I discuss the details up front so there are never surprises.
Should I get a new construction home inspected?
Yes. New homes pass county code inspections, but those are minimum-standard checks. A private pre-drywall inspection and final walkthrough catch issues, plumbing, framing, HVAC, that code inspectors miss. I coordinate these for every new-build client.
What is a CDD fee and do all new construction communities have one?
A Community Development District (CDD) fee pays for infrastructure like roads, utilities, and amenities. Most new communities in Southwest Florida have one, typically $1,500 to $4,000+ per year, but some communities have no CDD. I can show you which ones.
What is the difference between base price and the real price?
Base price is the starting point before lot premiums, structural options, design upgrades, and closing costs. The final price is often 10 to 20% higher. I help you understand the full cost before you commit.
Touring models this weekend?
Loop me in before you register at the sales office, the builder usually covers my fee and I make sure the builder’s contract works for you.
No obligation
Which New Construction Community Fits?
Dozens of communities are actively building across Sarasota and Manatee, and they are not interchangeable. Answer a few questions and see which ones are worth touring.
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The New Construction Buyer Playbook
Who represents you in a builder sales office, why registration on the first visit decides it, and the costs that surface between contract and closing.
- Why the sales office agent is not your agent
- The registration rule that decides representation on your first visit
- Preferred-lender incentives, and how to test whether they are worth it
- The CDD and first-full-tax-bill surprises specific to new communities