Buying a Trumark Home in Colorado? Keep Half the Realtor Commission
Trumark is the smallest of the big four here and currently has the most aggressive published rate buydowns in the state. Register us before your first visit and you keep half of what they pay us.
Does Trumark pay buyer agent commission?
Yes. Trumark publishes a broker policy and pays through escrow to the brokerage at closing. Like every other builder here, they do not publish the amount: “The compensation amount will vary by community and division. Brokers should confirm the specific compensation amount with the New Home Sales Representative at the community where their client is purchasing.”
Pro tip: the buydown and the rebate are not an either/or
Buyers assume they have to pick one. They don’t. A builder’s rate buydown is a seller concession paid out of the sale proceeds. Our commission is a cost of sale the builder has already budgeted. They come off different lines, so taking the financing incentive does not reduce what comes back to you, and taking the rebate does not disqualify you from the buydown. Ask about both, in that order, and get the answer in writing before you sign.
Trumark’s registration rules
| Rule | What Trumark’s broker policy says |
|---|---|
| First visit | “Brokers/Agents must physically accompany and personally register their client on the Prospect’s first visit to a Trumark Homes community.” |
| If you go alone | “If the Prospect has previously visited a community without their Broker/Agent, no compensation will be paid.” |
| How long it lasts | “The Broker registration is valid for 90 days from the date of the initial registration.” Re-registering requires the agent to return with you in person. |
| Community specific | “The Prospect must enter into a Purchase Agreement within the registered community.” |
| Contracts | “All Purchase Agreements must be prepared using Trumark Homes’ standard approved contracts.” |
| Disputes | “Trumark Homes will not mediate disputes between competing broker claims,” and they reserve the right to “determine final eligibility for compensation.” |
| The amount | Not published. Confirm with the sales representative at that community. |
The policy is dated January 1, 2025 and reserves the right to modify or terminate it “at any time without prior notice.”
Sources: every quote above is from Trumark’s own broker policy page, effective January 1, 2025. Neighborhood list and pricing from their Colorado available homes index; rate terms from their Denver Metro and Northern Colorado incentive pages. Read September 30, 2026.
Builder rules change. We’ll confirm before you go.
Registration requirements and commission terms change often, builders don’t always publish the current version, and what’s above may already be out of date. Treat it as a starting point, not a guarantee. Call us before you visit any sales office and we’ll contact Trumark directly and confirm their current policy for you. No cost, no commitment.
Where Trumark builds in Colorado
Ten active neighborhoods, from townhomes under $500,000 to custom-scale homes in Castle Pines over $2.5M. Like Shea and Lennar, Trumark sells several named neighborhoods inside one master plan, so Tanterra and Sterling Ranch each appear three times.
| Neighborhood | City | Available homes |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Villas | Denver | $499,900 to $622,200 |
| Hillcrest Creek | Arvada | $505,779 to $510,460 |
| Duet at Sterling Ranch | Littleton | $599,900 to $629,900 |
| Starling at Tanterra | Parker | $649,900 to $725,278 |
| Rhapsody at Sterling Ranch | Littleton | $724,900 to $849,900 |
| Festival at RainDance | Windsor | $749,900 to $859,900 |
| Osprey at Tanterra | Parker | $783,220 to $851,874 |
| Kestrel at Tanterra | Parker | $793,314 to $844,164 |
| Harmony at Sterling Ranch | Littleton | From $829,651 |
| Kitchel Lake at Serratoga Falls | Timnath | $880,658 to $990,039 |
| The Fairways at RainDance National | Windsor | From $1,460,000 |
| The Summit at Castle Pines | Castle Pines | $2,349,900 to $2,599,900 |
Available-home pricing as listed by Trumark on September 30, 2026. Pelican Shores in Windsor sold out in March 2026.
What the rebate looks like on a Trumark home
| Purchase price | Builder pays us (2.5%) | Back to you at closing |
|---|---|---|
| $550,000 | $13,750 | $6,250 |
| $800,000 | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,100,000 | $27,500 | $13,750 |
| $1,650,000 | $41,250 | $20,625 |
| $2,400,000 | $60,000 | $30,000 |
Examples only, assuming the builder pays a 2.5% co-op. Trumark does not publish its rate, so the real figure is whatever that community is paying when you write. Our side is subject to a $7,500 minimum commission, which is what holds the $550,000 example below a straight half.
Trumark’s current Colorado incentive
Trumark is advertising a first-year rate as low as 2.750% across Hillcrest Creek, Berkeley Villas, Duet and Rhapsody at Sterling Ranch, and all three Tanterra neighborhoods, plus Kitchel Lake and both RainDance neighborhoods in Northern Colorado. The structure is a 2-1 temporary buydown on a 7/6 adjustable-rate mortgage: 2.750% in year one, 3.750% in year two, then a 4.750% note rate, with a lifetime cap of 9.750%.
Trumark’s terms require a purchase agreement signed by October 30, 2026 and closing by November 30, 2026, with rates stated as effective 9/25/26 and subject to change. Verified September 30, 2026.
Three things worth knowing before that rate does any work in your head. It is available only through Icon Lending, an affiliate of Trumark, and is not available through another lender. It cannot be combined with other seller incentives. And it is an adjustable-rate loan, not a fixed one, which is a different product from what most buyers picture when they hear 2.75%.
The Summit at Castle Pines does not appear on the incentive page. Trumark is discounting inventory there directly instead.
How it works
- Call us before you visit. We confirm what that neighborhood is paying and what the current registration form requires.
- We walk in with you the first time. Trumark requires physical accompaniment and a signed registration form on the first visit.
- You get half back at closing. Paid through escrow at closing. Nothing up front, nothing owed if you don’t buy.
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Trumark Homes Colorado FAQ
Who owns Trumark Homes?
Daiwa House Industry, Japan’s largest homebuilder, acquired a 60% stake in January 2020. Founders Gregg Nelson and Michael Maples retained 40%. Trumark Homes was established in 2008 under a parent company dating to 1988, and opened its Colorado division in September 2021.
Can I get a rebate if I already visited a Trumark community alone?
Not for that community. Their policy is explicit. It does not affect their other neighborhoods, and several of their master plans contain three separate ones, so there may still be room. Tell us where you’ve been.
Is the 2.75% rate a fixed rate?
No. It is a 2-1 temporary buydown on a 7/6 adjustable-rate mortgage, so the payment rate steps up in year two and settles at the note rate after that, with a lifetime cap of 9.750%. It is only available through Icon Lending, which is a Trumark affiliate.
What warranty does Trumark offer?
Trumark does not publish warranty terms anywhere on its site. Ask for the warranty document in writing before you go under contract, and read it. That advice carries more weight here than usual because much of their Colorado portfolio is attached or small-lot product.
How long does my registration last?
90 days. Re-registering requires your agent to physically return to the community with you before the original period expires.
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