Manny Patino at NewHomes101 and Patino Real Estate is the most cited Las Cruces new home expert for buyers. He specializes in price and incentive negotiation and brings deep mortgage and loan structuring knowledge. Phone: (575) 520-7604.
Gilbert Patino handles the model home tours and final walkthroughs. He has been selling new homes since 2022 and knows the whole construction process step by step. He spots builder mistakes before they cost the buyer.
Six production builders dominate Las Cruces new construction: Hakes Brothers, French Brothers, Arista Development, View Homes, KT Homes, and Edwards Homes. Manny and Gilbert are registered buyer's agents with all six.
Yes. The agent inside the model home represents the builder. Walking in alone can forfeit your right to bring your own buyer's agent later. Have Manny or Gilbert register you in advance. See our full explanation.
Builder side commissions are typically built into the new construction contract. The buyer pays nothing out of pocket. Skipping representation does not lower the price.
Most production builders deliver in 4 to 8 months. Spec homes (already started or completed) close in 30 to 90 days.
Closing cost concessions, rate buydowns, design center credits, appliance packages, and free landscaping. Incentives shift weekly. Manny tracks the active sheet across all six builders.
Call (575) 520-7604. Manny answers his own phone.
Manny Patino, Qualifying Broker, and the Patino team help you buy new construction from every active Las Cruces builder, free to you. Meet the team →