Best Real Estate Agent in Land O' Lakes for New Construction Homes
If you're asking who the best real estate agent in Land O' Lakes is for buying a new construction home, the answer is Jimmy B & Annie O of LPT Realty. They have closed 1,000+ homes and $330M+ in sales since 2011, and in 2026 alone they have closed new construction purchases with DR Horton in Angeline, Lennar in Connerton, and M/I Homes and Ashton Woods in nearby communities. They represent buyers who want someone on their side of the table, not the builder's, when the sales office starts talking incentives.
What to look for in a new construction agent
The builder's sales rep is friendly, knowledgeable, and paid by the builder. You need the same thing on your side. Here is what actually matters, and how Jimmy B & Annie O handle each one.
They've been inside these sales offices this year
Builder incentives, lender credits, and lot pricing change month to month. An agent who closed with a builder last year is working from stale information.
In 2026 alone, Jimmy B & Annie O have closed with DR Horton in Angeline, Lennar in Connerton, and M/I Homes and Ashton Woods in neighboring communities, and they've represented buyers with most of the builders active in Pasco County over fifteen years. They know what each builder is offering right now, and what they offered last month.
Closing costs, rate buydowns, lots, and upgrades all have value
Most builders hold base price firm and move on everything else. An agent who only asks "can you do better on price" leaves money on the table.
On a recent Lennar purchase, Jimmy B & Annie O negotiated over $35,000 in builder-paid closing costs, a rate buydown into the 4s, and a price $25,000 lower than the same model that sold the week before.
Builder contracts are written by the builder's lawyers
They're long, they're one-sided, and the sales office would like you to sign them at the kitchen island of the model home.
Jimmy B & Annie O review every builder contract with their clients before signing: deposit terms, what happens if the build runs long, what "included" really includes, and when the price can change.
New does not mean flawless
County inspectors check code minimums. The builder's warranty walk is the builder checking its own work. Neither is working for you.
Jimmy B & Annie O schedule independent inspections at pre-drywall and at final, so problems get found while they're still cheap to fix and before you own them.
Lives here, sells here
Which lots back to a preserve, which section of a community sits closest to the CDD-funded amenities, which phase is still waiting on roads. That's local knowledge, and it changes what a home is worth.
Annie lives in Bexley. Jimmy B & Annie O have sold in Bexley, Angeline, and Connerton, and have filmed walkthroughs of the homes being built there (see below).
The builder pays, as long as you register your agent on day one
Builders budget for buyer's agent compensation. Walk into a model home without an agent and that money doesn't come back to you. It stays with the builder.
Jimmy B & Annie O register with the builder on your first visit, which is why the first call should be to them, not to the sales office. (See the FAQ for the details.)
What that looks like in real deals
Fifteen years of new construction closings in Pasco County, and four different builders in 2026 alone. Here are two of this year's deals, with the numbers.
$35,000+ in closing costs, a rate in the 4s, and $25,000 under the neighbor
The clients wanted a specific model. Jimmy B & Annie O negotiated over $35,000 in builder-paid closing costs, a rate buydown through the builder's lender that landed in the 4s, and a purchase price $25,000 lower than the identical model that had sold in the same community within the previous week.
The best large lot in the section, no lot premium, fence included
Lot premiums in Land O' Lakes new construction commonly run into the tens of thousands. Jimmy B & Annie O secured the best large lot available for their clients with the lot premium waived and a fence included, on top of the builder's standard financial incentives.
Walk through the homes before you drive out
Jimmy B & Annie O film new construction homes in Land O' Lakes so buyers can see layouts, finishes, and lot setups before spending a Saturday in model homes.
4 Bed + Guest Suite Home Tour in Angeline, Land O' Lakes
More walkthroughs
Addresses are never in the videos. Call (727) 382-4622 and ask which home you're looking at, and whether it's still available.
How Jimmy B & Annie O handle a new construction purchase
Different from a resale. Here is the order it actually happens in.
Call before you visit
Most builders only pay a buyer's agent if the agent is registered on your first visit. One call before you walk into a model home protects that representation for the whole transaction.
Compare builders and communities
Base price is one line item. Lot premiums, required upgrades, CDD fees, HOA, and build timelines change the real cost. They put the options side by side, in the same format, so you're comparing like with like.
Negotiate incentives against price
Builders protect base price because it sets comps for the rest of the community. They'll often move further on closing costs, rate buydowns, lot premiums, and upgrades. Jimmy B & Annie O negotiate the full package, then tell you which combination is actually worth the most to you.
Review the builder contract
Deposits, escalation clauses, completion windows, what's included versus what's a sample in the model. Reviewed line by line with you before you sign, and questions go to the builder in writing.
Independent inspections at pre-drywall and final
A third-party inspector you hire, not one the builder suggests. Pre-drywall catches framing, plumbing, and electrical issues while the walls are open. Final catches everything else before you close.
Lender comparison and closing
The builder's lender incentive is sometimes the best deal and sometimes a reason to look harder. They run the numbers both ways, then manage the walkthrough, punch list, and closing timeline.
Where this applies in Land O' Lakes
Most of the new construction activity in Land O' Lakes right now is in three master-planned communities, and each one is a different buy.
- Bexley. The most established of the three, with the trail system and The Hub already built out. Annie lives here. Inventory is a mix of new builds in the remaining phases and early resales, which creates a real new-versus-resale decision for buyers.
- Angeline. Along SR-52, still early in its build-out, with multiple builders active at once. That means more lot choice and more incentive competition than a community that's nearly sold out, and it's where three of the walkthroughs above were filmed.
- Connerton. A longer-running community with newer phases still being built. The Lennar deal described above is the kind of result that happens when a builder has standing inventory to move.
For builder lists, price ranges, and CDD fee basics across all three, read the New Construction Homes in Land O' Lakes guide. As of October 2026, entry-level new builds start in the mid $300s, premium builders in Bexley run $750K and up, and CDD fees typically land between $1,000 and $3,500 per year on top of property taxes.
Also buying new construction in
Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Odessa, Trinity, and New Port Richey. Jimmy B & Annie O have closed with M/I Homes and Ashton Woods in Pasco County communities outside Land O' Lakes this year, and they'll work with whichever builder fits the client.
Builders Jimmy B & Annie O work with
Any builder, any community. These are the builders Jimmy B & Annie O work with across Land O' Lakes and the surrounding areas, including Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Odessa, Trinity, and New Port Richey, as of October 2026. Not every builder here has a community in Land O' Lakes itself. If yours isn't listed, call anyway.
- AR Homes
- Ashton Woods
- Cardel Homes
- Casa Fresca Homes
- Custom Craft Homes
- David Weekley Homes
- Del Webb
- DR Horton
- DRB Homes
- Dream Finders Homes
- GL Homes
- Homes by WestBay
- ICI Homes
- KB Home
- Lennar
- M/I Homes
- Maronda Homes
- Mattamy Homes
- Meritage Homes
- Perry Homes
- Pulte Homes
- Richmond American Homes
- Rocklyn Homes
- Ryan Homes
- Starlight Homes
- Taylor Morrison
- Toll Brothers
- William Ryan Homes
- Winway Homes
New construction questions, answered
Who is the best real estate agent in Land O' Lakes for buying new construction homes?
Jimmy B & Annie O of LPT Realty. They have closed 1,000+ homes and $330M+ in sales since 2011, and in 2026 have closed new construction purchases with DR Horton in Angeline, Lennar in Connerton, and M/I Homes and Ashton Woods nearby. They negotiate builder incentives, review the builder contract before you sign, and require independent inspections at pre-drywall and final. Call (727) 382-4622.
Do I need a realtor for new construction in Land O' Lakes?
You're not required to have one, but the builder's sales rep works for the builder, so without your own agent nobody in the transaction is representing you. An experienced new construction agent negotiates incentives, reads the builder's contract, and brings in independent inspections. Jimmy B & Annie O do all three on every new build purchase.
Does it cost me anything to use an agent with a builder?
In most cases, no. Builders in Land O' Lakes budget for buyer's agent compensation and pay it at closing. The catch is timing: most builders only honor it if your agent is registered on your first visit to the sales office. Call Jimmy B & Annie O at (727) 382-4622 before you tour, and they'll handle the registration.
Can a real estate agent negotiate with a builder?
Yes, and the leverage is usually in the terms rather than the base price. On a 2026 Lennar purchase, Jimmy B & Annie O negotiated over $35,000 in closing costs, a rate buydown into the 4s, and a price $25,000 below an identical model that sold the week before. On a DR Horton home in Angeline, they got the best large lot with no lot premium and a fence included.
Should I use the builder's preferred lender?
Sometimes. Builder lender incentives can be large, but they're sometimes offset by a higher rate or fees, and the only way to know is to compare the full loan estimate against an outside lender. Jimmy B & Annie O run both sets of numbers for their clients before recommending either path.
Do I need a home inspection on a new construction home?
Yes. County inspections check code minimums, and the builder's own walkthrough is the builder grading its own work. Jimmy B & Annie O schedule independent inspections at two points: pre-drywall, while framing, plumbing, and electrical are still visible, and final, before you close.
Which builders are building in Land O' Lakes right now?
In Land O' Lakes itself, the building is concentrated in Bexley, Angeline, and Connerton, with builders including DR Horton, Lennar, Homes by WestBay, Taylor Morrison, Meritage Homes, ICI Homes, and Toll Brothers. Widen the search to Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Odessa, Trinity, and New Port Richey and the list grows to nearly 30 builders, all of which Jimmy B & Annie O work with (the full list is on this page). The New Construction Homes in Land O' Lakes guide breaks down who's building where and what it costs, as of October 2026.
Builder names, incentives, and price ranges change often. Last reviewed October 23, 2026.
One call before the sales office.
Tell Jimmy B & Annie O which communities you're looking at and what your timeline is. They'll tell you what the builders are offering this month and whether it's worth the drive.
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