Do you need your own agent to buy a GL Homes house?
No. But you want one, it costs you nothing, and there is exactly one moment where you can lose the option forever.
Register your agent on your first visit to the sales centre. Everything else on this page is detail.
The six questions I get asked, answered plainly
1. GL Homes has its own sales staff. Do you compete with them?
No, and I would not want to. The people in the sales centre know their product extremely well and they are good at their jobs. What they are not is your representative. They are employed by the builder and they represent the builder's interest in the transaction. That is not a criticism, it is simply the structure. My role is to sit on the other side of it.
2. Will your services cost me anything?
No. On new construction the builder pays the cooperating commission out of the same budget whether you bring an agent or not. Your purchase price is identical either way. If you arrive unrepresented, that portion simply stays with the builder.
3. What do I actually gain?
Several things that are hard to see until you need them. Someone who has read this builder's contract many times and knows which clauses matter. Someone who knows what the last comparable homes in that community actually closed at, rather than what the price sheet says. Someone who can tell you which structural options hold value at resale and which are money you will not see again. Someone who has watched the design centre take a budget apart. And someone whose only interest in the transaction is yours.
4. I have already visited the sales centre. Can we still work together?
Usually not on that community, and this is the part that catches people. Builder registration policies generally require your agent to be present or registered on your first visit. Once you have signed in unrepresented, most builders will not permit an agent to be added afterwards. It is worth a phone call before you drive over. If you have already visited, call me anyway and I will tell you honestly whether anything can be done.
5. Will I get a better price if I come without a Realtor?
No. This is the most persistent myth in new construction. Builders hold price for a straightforward business reason: every home they sell sets a comparable for every home that follows, and discounting one damages the whole community. The commission is already budgeted. Coming alone does not lower your price, it just removes your representation.
6. Are the fees different between a resale and a new build?
The structure is different. On a resale, compensation is negotiated within the transaction. On new construction, the builder publishes a cooperating commission and pays it directly. Either way, on the buy side of a new build, my involvement does not add to your cost.
What I do that the sales centre will not
- Read the purchase agreement before you sign, and tell you what is negotiable in it
- Pull actual closed comparables inside the community, not just the current price sheet
- Advise on which lot premiums and structural options return at resale
- Come to the design centre with you and keep the budget honest
- Track your build, attend the walkthroughs and hold the punch list
- Model the full carrying cost so you know the real monthly number before you commit
- Give you a straight answer when a different community is the better fit, including one I would earn less on
If you take one thing from this page
Call me before you visit Valencia Del Mar or Valencia Grand for the first time. (561) 542-7355. Five minutes on the phone protects an option you cannot get back later.
Frequently asked questions
Does using a Realtor cost me more on a new GL Homes house?
No. The builder budgets the cooperating commission whether or not you bring an agent, and your purchase price is the same either way. If you come unrepresented, the builder simply retains that portion.
When do I have to register my agent with the builder?
On your first visit to the sales centre. Builder registration policies generally require the agent to be present or registered at first contact, and most will not allow representation to be added afterwards.
Can I get a discount by not using an agent?
No. Builders hold price because every sale sets a comparable for the rest of the community. Arriving without representation does not reduce your price.
What if I already toured the sales centre alone?
Call me anyway. On that specific community the answer is often that representation can no longer be added, but it is worth checking, and I can still help you on any other community or on the resale market.
What clients say
Reviews left on Zillow by buyers and sellers I have worked with in Palm Beach County 55+ communities.
- stephen patz1
Harvey was excellent. He gave us good advice on listing our property. He was always available for questions and advice. He got full price for our home which surprised us. His professionalism was excellent throughout the process. He kept us wellinformed. All was easy and successful;
December 19, 2023sd2scz68fq Harvey helped us biy our new home in Valencia Lakes. He did his “magic” and got us a deal we couldn’t walk away from… saved us a bundle!! Then he listed our home in Delray Beach and found us a buyer and we closed the deal today He truly is a pro at real estate and quite knowledgeable. He was not only our broker and agent… he’s now our friend!! We would HIGHLY recommend Harvey for all your real estate needs??????
February 27, 2023ANDREW8993 Harvey is a very experienced broker who works really hard to get you the best possible deal. I have had the pleasure of working with Harvey on deals and he is a pleasure to work with and really fights for you. If you are looking for a broker I highly recommend Harvey. You won't be disappointed.
May 24, 2021 - user2065542 My wife & I have moved 7 times in the last 27 years due to transfers in my job. Obviously, we've dealt with many realtors both on the buying and selling side. I have to say that Harvey is by far the BEST realtor we have ever worked with. His extensive experience, pleasant personality, professionalism and deep knowledge of his trade were instrumental in closing our deal at a time when we most needed it! If you are buying or selling a home in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach or surrounding area, do yourselves a favor and hire Harvey Dubov!!Prodip and Denise Chaudhury
February 8, 2020marcygever Harvey is a very experienced real estate professional and we highly recommend him if you need to sell your home. Harvey was very responsive to concerns and was in constant communication with us. He also helped us find vendors to correct some issues. Although we priced our property at a high number based on the current market, and we had to change the price based on the changing market, Harvey achieved getting us our asking price. He was great to work with, especially in a buyers market.
August 19, 2024gmc5588 Harvey expertly knows how to sell homes in the Valencias and other gated communities in Palm Beach County. He has the right touch with potential buyers and knows how to make the deal happen. He sold our home within about a month of listing. Every potential buyer was real. Harvey advised how we should prep the home for showings and it worked. He is clearly the most professional and talented broker working with the Valencia communities.
December 19, 2023 - meredithtsebetzis
Harvey is very experienced and professional in his trade. He knows the market and the business and he will negotiate in your best interest. If you are looking in and around the Boca area, he is your realtor.
November 19, 2020disneywlf Valentines Day is almost here. Hearts and flowers cannot convey the gratitude we feel to realtor extraordinaire, Harvey Dubov of Keller Williams.
Harvey simultaneously orchestrated the sale of our former home and the purchase of our dream house. There is no better advocate than Harvey Dubov to get you to the right place at the right price! Harvey is the South Florida Dynamo!Paulette, Wolf, and their Pack
February 1, 2019Lisajg48 Harvey is amazing. Although he is the realtor, he listened to what I expected from my home. To others it may have been just a house, but it was my home for 36 years. He understood, and treated it as if it was his own! Harvey went above and beyond to sell my house quickly, and still got my asking price. He kept me in the loop every step of the way! There is no better than Harvey Dubov.
March 5, 2025 - user7897685 Harvey did an outstanding job selling and marketing our house. He helped us navigate a few obstacles to ensure the sale of our house in timely manner. We absolutely recommend him to prospective sellers.
December 18, 2023
Verified reviews published on Zillow. Talk to Harvey or call (561) 542-7355.
Call before you visit
Tell me which community you are planning to see and when. I will register you properly and be there. It costs you nothing and it does not change your price.
Last reviewed July 2026. Builder registration policies are set by the builder and can change. Confirm the current policy directly with the sales centre. Harvey Dubov PA is a licensed Florida real estate agent with Signature International Premier Properties and is not affiliated with, and is not an authorized representative or agent of, GL Homes or any of its affiliates. Equal Housing Opportunity.