--- title: "Free Buyer Guide | Nook Realty" description: "Grab the free home buyer guide from Jennifer Ferrara. Opt in, book a quick intro call, and instantly download the PDF." lang: en json-ld: --- We use cookies to enhance your experience. [View our privacy policy](https://www.nookrealtygroup.com/privacy-policy) Accept AllReject Non-Essential CookiesCustomize [![Nook Realty](/__l5e/assets-v1/4ebe0417-09e3-49d6-b7b1-75980faa9249/nook-logo.png)](/) The Texas Hill Country Buyer's Guide # New Build vs. Resale: What Buyers Get Wrong An honest guide for buyers in Austin and the Texas Hill Country — Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Wimberley, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and beyond. 1 Opt in 2 Book a call 3 Download Step 01 · Opt In ## Start here. Tell us where to send it. Drop your details below to unlock the guide and the booking step. What's inside ### 17 pages of honest, Hill Country specifics #### Three paths, not two Custom build, to-be-built in a community, and spec/inventory — three very different timelines, budgets, and trade-offs. #### 5 things buyers get wrong Why 'new builds always cost more' and 'move-in ready' are the assumptions costing buyers the most money. #### Builder incentives decoded Rate buydowns, design credits, and closing cost help — what's actually on the table and when to ask. #### School districts & location City name isn't ISD. How a few miles between Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Lakeway and Bee Cave changes everything. #### The builder's agent truth Why the on-site agent works for the builder — and how to register your representation before it's too late. #### Budget reality checklist Blinds, softeners, fencing, landscaping on new builds — plus 1–3% annual reserves on resale. What to plan for. ![Jennifer Ferrara](/__l5e/assets-v1/2183b11b-dcd1-465c-9e4c-4cf11ddbdd08/jennifer-ferrara.jpg) Your guide ### Jennifer Ferrara Founder of Nook Realty and Hill Country Real Estate Advisor. With $60M+ in career transactions and Top 3% agent status in the Austin metro, Jennifer wrote this guide to give buyers the same honest conversation her clients get across the table. What buyers say “Jennifer made buying our first Hill Country home feel calm and clear. The guide alone saved us weeks of guessing.” Sarah & Mike T., Driftwood, TX “Honest advice, zero pressure, and she knows every street in Dripping Springs. We can't recommend her enough.” The Alvarez Family, Dripping Springs, TX “We toured five neighborhoods in a weekend and landed the perfect lot. She knows this market cold.” Ryan P., Wimberley, TX Common questions ### Good to know before you opt in #### Is the guide really free? Yes. 100% free. No fees, no obligation. We just ask for your email so we can send it and follow up if you have questions. #### Do I have to book a call? Yes. The intro call is a required step before you can download the guide. It's a quick, relaxed chat so we can answer your questions and make sure the guide is actually a fit for you. #### How soon will I get it? Instantly. After you opt in and confirm the booking step, the PDF downloads on the next page. #### Do you only work in Driftwood? We focus on Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, and the surrounding Hill Country, and also help clients across the greater Austin metro. [![Nook Realty](/__l5e/assets-v1/1e95dc34-aa89-46f2-b77c-97259bda93b8/nook-logo-footer.png)](/) Luxury and Hill Country real estate in Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Austin, Lakeway, Wimberley, Buda, and the surrounding Texas Hill Country. 2506 S Lamar Blvd · Austin, TX 78704 [(347) 510-6033](tel:+13475106033)[jennifer@nookrealtygroup.com](mailto:jennifer@nookrealtygroup.com) [](https://www.facebook.com/NookRealtyAustin/)[](https://www.instagram.com/thenookaustin/) SMS & Messaging Consent (A2P 10DLC): By providing your phone number to Nook Realty, you agree to receive call, email, and SMS messages from Nook Realty regarding real estate services. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt out at any time. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Nook Realty is a team of real estate professionals operating under Sprout Realty ERA Powered , a licensed real estate brokerage in the State of Texas. Principal Broker of Record: Cody Cooper. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Each office independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. © 2026 Nook Realty · All rights reserved. Cookie Settings