Your agent for new construction, from Parrish to Venice.
The friendly team in the model home works for the builder. We work for you, from the first tour to the final walk-through, and it costs you nothing.
Do you need a realtor for new construction? You don't have to have one. You should.
A builder's sales team is there to sell that builder's homes at that builder's numbers. That's their job, and most of them are great at it. A buyer's agent works for you, across every builder: which area, which community, which lot, which floor plan, which upgrades are worth paying for, what the incentives are really worth against the price, and what the contract actually says.
With us, that costs you nothing. We don't charge buyers commissions or transaction fees, and our written agreement with our buyers says so.
Register us as your agent before your first visit to any sales center. Most builders won't recognize your representation after the fact, so bring us in first, even if you're only looking.
Already live here and moving across town? Same rule, and the same price: nothing.
What we do for you, from the first tour to the final walk-through.
The right area first.
Parrish is not Venice. We match your commute, budget and daily life to the right part of the coast, then to the communities and builders worth your time, including which builders actually deliver on time.
The monthly number, not the brochure.
Base price, lot premium, upgrades, HOA dues, CDD assessments, taxes and insurance. We add it all up before you fall in love with a model.
What the incentive is really worth.
A rate buydown, a price cut and closing-cost money are not the same thing. We compare them against the price, against an outside loan quote, and against whether you'll live in the home or use it as a second home.
What's negotiable, and when.
Lot premiums, upgrades, closing costs and move-in-ready pricing all move. The strongest leverage is on homes that can close within 30 to 60 days, and we know where those are.
Read before you sign.
Builder contracts are written for the builder. We walk you through deposits, timelines and what happens if something changes, and we'll tell you when a real estate attorney should read it too. Florida's builder warranty rules changed in 2025.5
Inspections, walk-throughs, keys.
Design center, construction appointments, independent inspections before drywall and before closing,6 the final walk-through and the punch list. For buyers who live out of state, we're your eyes on site.
Different roads, same side of the table.
Moving here full time.
Most of the people we work with are moving from out of state. The relocation roadmap lays out all eleven steps, with the numbers behind each one.
Moving across town or across the state.
Upsizing, downsizing or trading resale for new. The same steps apply, and we'll help you time the sale of your current home with the new one.
A vacation or winter home.
Rates, down payments and incentives work differently for second homes. The second-home roadmap explains how, step by step.
Buying to earn.
Leasebacks, golf-community rentals and rent-ready new builds, laid out by the numbers in The Portfolio.
Age-restricted or all-ages.
Some communities are legally 55+ and some just feel that way. We'll show you the difference, and what the HOA really includes.
Ready now, or in 30 to 60 days.
Move-in-ready homes carry the biggest incentives. If your timeline is short, we start there.
Every week, Parrish to Venice.
About forty miles of Florida's Gulf Coast in Manatee and Sarasota counties. For Tampa Bay, St. Pete, Wesley Chapel, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Orlando, we partner with local agents we trust.
Two people. One team.
Joseph Hoolihan has lived in Florida for almost 40 years and spent more than a decade on the developer and builder side of local real estate, with hundreds of new construction homes sold. He knows how the builder side of the table works.
Cydney Hall is a Florida native, born and raised locally, with a keen eye for what's new in the area and for deals most agents didn't know were possible.
Hall & Hoolihan Group is a real estate team at LPT Realty.
Cydney Hall, 941-518-0987
Joseph Hoolihan, 727-271-9980
Or start with the one-minute questionnaire, so our first reply is specific instead of generic.
What buyers ask us about new construction agents.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy a new construction home?
You don't have to have one, but you should, and with us it costs you nothing. The friendly team in the model home works for the builder. We work for you: the lot, the floor plan, the upgrades worth paying for, the incentives and the contract. Bring us in before your first visit to a sales center, because most builders won't recognize your agent after the fact.
What does a buyer's agent cost on new construction?
Nothing, with us. We do not charge buyers any commissions or transaction fees, and our written agreement with our buyers confirms it. Ask any agent you interview to put that in writing.
I already visited a model home. Can I still use an agent?
Tell us which ones and we'll tell you honestly where you stand. Most builders only recognize an agent who was registered at your first visit, which is why we ask to be brought in before you tour anything else.
Should I get an inspection on a brand-new home?
Yes. New does not mean perfect. An independent inspection before drywall goes up and another before closing catches what the builder's own walk-through won't.6 We schedule them around the builder's timeline.
Do I have to use the builder's lender?
Usually not, but builders often attach their best incentives to their own lender. We compare the incentive against an outside quote so you can see what it's really worth before you choose.
When do buyers get the best new construction deals?
Regardless of your path, the best opportunities for deals, discounts, incentives, below-market rates and more are always on homes that are ready now and can close within 30 to 60 days. That's why we get our buyers pre-approved and planned early.
Do you help people who already live in Florida?
All the time. Moving across town or across the state works the same way, and we'll help you line up the sale of your current home with the new one. The relocation roadmap covers both.
Where do you work?
Every week: Parrish, Palmetto, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice, Wellen Park and North Port, in Manatee and Sarasota counties. For Tampa Bay, St. Pete, Wesley Chapel, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Orlando we partner with local agents we trust.
Bring us in before your first tour.
Tell us your timeline, budget, areas and must-haves. It takes about a minute, and our first reply will be specific, including what's ready now and can close in 30 to 60 days.
Where the numbers come from
Every figure on this page links to its source. Nothing here is tax, legal, insurance or lending advice; your accountant, attorney, insurance agent and lender get the final word on your situation.
- NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Sept. 16, 2026
- National Association of Realtors, 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, full report, chapters 3, 4 and 6
- Realtor.com, New Construction report for Q3 2025, Nov. 25, 2025
- Realtor.com, New Construction Report for Q2 2026, Aug. 26, 2026
- Florida Statutes s. 553.837, builder warranty (effective July 1, 2025)
- International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, pre-drywall inspections