Dream Finders Homes. Jacksonville & Clay County
Buying a Dream Finders Home in Jacksonville? Bring Your Own Agent.
Dream Finders Homes is a Jacksonville-founded builder with communities across Northeast Florida. Marshawn can help you compare communities, evaluate builder terms and incentives, and represent your interests through the purchase and build process.
Florida-founded builder · Buyer representation available · Northeast Florida
About Dream Finders Homes
A Jacksonville Builder That Knows the Jacksonville Market.
Dream Finders Homes was founded in Jacksonville and is one of the builders buyers can compare while exploring new construction homes in Jacksonville. Its local roots, community locations, floor plans, personalization options, pricing, and current inventory should be weighed against the other builders that fit your needs.
Founded in Jacksonville
Dream Finders was started in Jacksonville in 2009. The company's local roots mean community locations, floor plans, and designs are built around what this market actually demands.
Personalized Build Process
Dream Finders is known for a more personalized build experience than the largest national builders. Buyers work closely with the team through design selections and construction milestones.
Active Across Northeast Florida
Dream Finders has active communities in Clay County, St. Johns County, and Duval County, covering a range of price points from entry-level to move-up homes.
Custom Options & Structural Flexibility
Dream Finders offers more structural flexibility than many production builders. floor plan modifications, additional bedrooms, covered lanais, and other options that let buyers personalize the build.
Why Representation Matters
The On-Site Sales Team Represents the Builder. Your Agent Represents You.
The builder's on-site sales team represents the builder's interests. Having your own real estate agent gives you independent guidance on community selection, contract terms, inspections, incentives, financing comparisons, and the path to closing. Buyer-representation terms are addressed in the applicable written agreements and transaction terms.
Without Your Own Agent
✕ Builder contract is prepared for the builder's transaction
✕ No independent review of upgrade pricing
✕ Builder incentives may be tied to an affiliated or preferred lender
✕ No advocate at pre-drywall or final walkthrough
With Marshawn as Your Agent
✓ Independent guidance on builder contract terms before signing
✓ Guidance comparing upgrades, incentives, and total value
✓ Ability to compare builder financing with outside loan options
✓ Coordination around inspections and construction milestones
How It Works
Buying a Dream Finders Home With Marshawn.
New construction requires a different process than buying resale. Marshawn guides Dream Finders buyers from the first strategy conversation through closing day.
01
Strategy & Pre-Approval
Marshawn walks through your budget, timeline, and financing picture before you visit a Dream Finders community so you can approach the builder with a clear strategy and appropriate financing documentation.
02
Community Selection & Model Visit
Marshawn accompanies you to the Dream Finders sales center as your registered buyer's agent, briefs you on floor plan options and available lots, and represents your interests in every conversation with the builder's team.
03
Contract & Upgrade Review
Before you sign the purchase agreement, Marshawn helps you review the business terms, timelines, incentives, and upgrade package, and can recommend appropriate legal or other professional review when needed.
04
Pre-Drywall Inspection
An independent inspector can review visible framing, plumbing, electrical, and other accessible components before drywall closes, subject to builder access and inspection rights. This can provide an additional opportunity to identify concerns earlier in the construction process.
05
Final Walkthrough & Closing
Marshawn attends the final walkthrough, documents outstanding punch list items, and ensures everything is addressed before you take possession.
Common Questions
Dream Finders Homes FAQ
Is Dream Finders a local or national builder?
Dream Finders Homes was founded in Jacksonville in 2009 and has since expanded across the Southeast. It remains headquartered in Jacksonville, which gives it genuine local market knowledge that many national builders lack.
Does using a buyer's agent cost me anything with Dream Finders?
Marshawn will review the written buyer-representation terms with you before you commit so you understand the transaction-specific obligations.
What areas does Dream Finders build in around Jacksonville?
Dream Finders has active communities in Clay County, St. Johns County, and Duval County. Marshawn can walk you through current community availability across all active locations.
Can Dream Finders customize my floor plan?
Dream Finders offers more structural flexibility than many production builders, including options for additional bedrooms, covered lanais, bonus rooms, and other modifications. The degree of customization available depends on the specific community and build phase.
Should I use Dream Finders' preferred lender?
Compare the complete financing package before deciding. Builder-affiliated lenders may offer incentives, while an outside lender may offer different rates, fees, or terms. Marshawn can help you compare the overall economics so you can make an informed choice.
Buying a Dream Finders Home? Talk to Marshawn First.
Before you visit a sales center or sign a builder agreement, a short consultation with Marshawn can help you understand representation, builder procedures, inspections, financing comparisons, and questions to ask during the process.