Forestbrook
Estates
Your independent guide to buying new construction in one of Paris, TX's fastest-growing communities.
What is Forestbrook
Estates?
Forestbrook Estates is a 200-acre master-planned community in Paris, Texas. It is designed for families, professionals, and anyone who wants the space and peace of Northeast Texas without giving up modern comforts.
The community features new construction single-family homes built by D.R. Horton, offering a range of one- and two-story floor plans with energy-efficient features and integrated home technology. Planned amenities include parks, trails, and open green spaces throughout the neighborhood.
Shannon and Scott Miles are the dedicated neighborhood specialists for Forestbrook Estates. They are not the developer or the builder. They are independent buyer's agents who represent you, the buyer, throughout the entire purchase process.
Community Highlights
- 200 AcresMaster-planned community in Paris, TX
- New Construction HomesBy D.R. Horton
- Future Parks & TrailsForestbrook Park with hiking and picnic areas
- Energy-Efficient DesignIntegrated home technology, modern floor plans
- Independent Buyer RepresentationShannon and Scott represent you, not the builder
Do I need my own agent
when buying new construction?
The builder's agent works for the builder. Not for you.
When you walk into a builder's model home, the sales agent on site works for the builder. Their job is to sell the builder's homes at the builder's price. They are friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, but their loyalty is to the builder, not to you as the buyer.
Hiring your own independent buyer's agent gives you someone in your corner from the very first conversation. A buyer's agent negotiates on your behalf for price, upgrades, repairs, and closing cost credits. They review the builder's contract, coordinate independent inspections, and walk the property with you before you get your keys.
Independent Price Negotiation
A buyer's agent negotiates on YOUR behalf for price reductions, lot premiums, upgrade packages, and closing cost credits. New construction pricing is more flexible than most buyers realize, and a skilled agent knows where the builder has room.
Independent Inspections
Your agent coordinates inspections at critical build stages: foundation and framing, plumbing and electrical rough-in, and a comprehensive final walkthrough before closing. Never skip inspections just because the home is brand new.
Contract Review and Guidance
Builder contracts are written to protect the builder. Your agent reviews every term, explains warranty coverage, identifies unclear language, and ensures you understand exactly what you are agreeing to before you sign.
Construction Oversight
Shannon and Scott track construction progress, attend key milestone walkthroughs, and make sure the builder is holding to the specifications you agreed to. They know what to watch for at every stage of the build.
Builder Contract Literacy
We understand construction contracts, timelines, and escalation clauses so you do not have to learn on the fly.
Design Selection Strategy
We help you prioritize upgrades that add real value and avoid spending on features that do not hold their worth.
Timeline Accountability
We keep the builder on schedule and hold them to the commitments made in your purchase agreement.
Common mistakes buyers
make with new builds
Buying new construction is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Here are the most common mistakes we see buyers make, and how working with a dedicated buyer's agent helps you avoid every one of them.
Not Hiring Your Own Agent
Many buyers assume the builder's on-site agent will help them. That agent represents the builder. Without your own representation, you are negotiating alone against a professional sales team.
Skipping Independent Inspections
A brand-new home can still have construction defects. Skipping inspections means you could miss foundation issues, electrical problems, or plumbing errors that are far more expensive to fix after closing.
Not Negotiating Upgrades or Concessions
Builders often have more flexibility on upgrades, closing cost credits, and lot premiums than buyers realize. Without an agent advocating for you, you may leave significant value on the table.
Not Understanding Builder Contract Terms
Builder contracts are written to protect the builder. They may include clauses about change order pricing, completion timelines, and warranty limitations that catch buyers off guard.
Rushing Through Design Selections
The design center appointment is exciting, but it is also where buyers overspend on features that do not add resale value. A buyer's agent helps you prioritize what matters and skip what does not.
What you should know
before you buy
Do I need my own agent when buying new construction?
Yes. The builder has their own sales office and on-site agents, but those agents represent the builder, not you. Hiring your own buyer's agent gives you independent representation to negotiate price, upgrades, repairs, and closing costs on your behalf.
In most cases, the builder pays the buyer's agent commission as part of their marketing budget, so there is typically no additional cost to you. You get professional representation at no extra expense.
What does a buyer's agent do at a new construction community?
A buyer's agent does far more than unlock the model home door. Here is what we handle at Forestbrook Estates and other new construction communities:
- Review the builder's purchase agreement before you sign
- Negotiate base price, lot premiums, and upgrade packages
- Coordinate independent inspections at key construction stages
- Track the build timeline and hold the builder accountable
- Attend the final walkthrough and identify anything that needs attention
- Advise on design center selections and upgrade priorities
- Remain your resource for warranty claims and builder follow-up after closing
Can I negotiate the price on a new build?
Absolutely. New construction pricing is more flexible than many buyers realize. There is often room to negotiate on the base price, lot premiums, upgrade packages, closing cost credits, and even quick move-in inventory homes that the builder wants to sell.
The key is knowing where the builder has flexibility and how to structure an offer that maximizes your value. This is one of the biggest advantages of having an experienced buyer's agent on your side.
What should I inspect in a newly built home?
Even a brand-new home benefits from independent inspections. Here are the critical areas to evaluate:
- Foundation and framing before the walls go up
- Plumbing and electrical rough-in before drywall
- HVAC installation and ductwork
- Insulation, energy efficiency, and air sealing
- Roofing and drainage grading
- Comprehensive final inspection before closing
We coordinate all of these inspections on your behalf and walk the property with you to make sure every detail is right.
Why Forestbrook Estates?
Forestbrook Estates stands out in the Paris, TX market for several reasons. It is a 200-acre master-planned community with thoughtfully designed amenities, energy-efficient new construction homes, and a location that offers both small-town charm and convenient access to everything Paris has to offer.
D.R. Horton is building a range of one- and two-story floor plans with modern finishes and integrated home technology. The community is designed for families, professionals, and anyone who wants space to breathe without leaving convenience behind.
Shannon and Scott Miles are the dedicated neighborhood specialists for Forestbrook Estates. They know every lot, every floor plan, and every detail of the build process. As your independent buyer's agents, they make sure you get the right home at the right price with the right protections in place.
"Shannon and Scott made us feel like family from day one. Their knowledge of Northeast Texas and attention to detail gave us total confidence in every decision."
How we guide you at
Forestbrook Estates
Before You Visit the Builder
We help you understand floor plans, lot positions, pricing tiers, and available incentives before you ever walk into the model home. This preparation gives you a clear advantage from the start.
During the Build
We track construction progress, attend milestone walkthroughs, and make sure the builder is building to the specifications in your contract. If something is off, we catch it early.
At Closing and Beyond
We attend the final walkthrough with you, help you understand your warranty, and remain your point of contact for any builder follow-up after you move in. The SMiles Experience does not end at closing.
Let's talk before you
visit the builder's
model home.
The conversation costs nothing. The preparation makes all the difference. Call us, send a note, or stop by the office to talk through your options before you sign anything.
Shannon Miles Group · eXp Realty
2322 Lamar Ave. Paris, TX 75460