Robert LuntNew Construction Expert · Listing Specialist · Professional Negotiator · Experienced EducatorRealty ONE Group MVP
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Top 5% of Realty ONE Group agents nationwide ·Top 5% in my office ·2025 Platinum Club ·Gold Club ·Top Producer of the Year
Manatee · Sarasota · Hillsborough

Buy new construction with your own agent in the room.

The builder's sales rep works for the builder. I work for you, at no cost to you, and new construction buyers get a builder-paid cash rebate at closing.

Robert Lunt shaking hands with a smiling family holding keys and a SOLD sign at their new construction closing
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$2,000Builder-paid Realtor rebate
2016Licensed in Florida since
40Builders I work with
Top 5%Of Realty ONE Group agents nationwide
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    Why buy new with Robert

    Same price. More on your side.

    Builders price homes the same whether or not you bring an agent. Bringing me means someone at the table who works for you.

    Builder's sales repRobert Lunt
    Who they work forThe builderYou
    Shows other builders' homesNoYes, all 40
    Negotiates incentives for youNoYes
    Compares HOA, CDD and taxesTheir community onlyEvery option
    Reviews the builder contract with youNoYes
    Arranges independent inspectionsNoYes
    Cash rebate at closingNoYes
    Cost to you$0$0, builder pays

    Cash back at closing

    A builder-paid cash rebate on new construction purchases, credited to you at closing.

    Incentives negotiated for you

    Rate buydowns, closing costs, upgrades, lot premiums. I know which levers each builder will move and when.

    True cost, side by side

    HOA, CDD, taxes and insurance compared across builders, so a lower list price doesn't hide a higher monthly payment.

    Independent inspections

    Pre-drywall, final walk and 11-month warranty inspections by inspectors who work for you, not the builder.

    Your build, tracked

    I watch the schedule, walk the site and push for answers when dates slip or selections get missed.

    Tours before you drive

    Video walkthroughs of models, amenities and lots, so out-of-state buyers can shortlist from home.

    40 builders, one agent

    Compare every builder in Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Apollo Beach instead of one sales office's inventory.

    From first visit to move-in

    What I do at every stage of your build

    1. 1RegisterText me before any model visit or builder web form
    2. 2ShortlistCommunities, plans and lots compared on total cost
    3. 3ContractIncentives negotiated; builder contract reviewed
    4. 4Design studioUpgrades priced against value and resale
    5. 5Pre-drywallInspection while the walls are still open
    6. 6Final walkInspection and punch list before closing
    7. 7ClosingKeys in hand, rebate on your statement
    8. 8Enjoy your new homeSettle in. I'm still a text away whenever you need me

    A quick move-in home skips the build stages and can close in 30 to 60 days. A to-be-built home usually takes 6 to 10 months.

    New homeowners smiling in the white kitchen of their brand-new home
    Robert with a happy homeowner in front of her new tile-roof home
    Stage 8Enjoy your new home.Brand-new kitchen, brand-new warranty, and me still a text away when the 11-month walk-through comes around.
    Keys in hand

    Families I've helped home

    Every builder, every price point, the same goal: you at the closing table with the best deal on the table.

    A family celebrating their Pulte Homes closing with Robert
    Closing with Pulte Homes
    New homeowners holding a giant D.R. Horton welcome key
    D.R. Horton
    New SimplyDwell homeowners with a We Own a House sign
    SimplyDwell Homes
    A couple holding an It's Official frame at their Neal Communities home
    Neal Communities
    A young buyer holding up a Lennar Sold sign at the family's new home
    Lennar
    A family holding a Sold sign in front of their new garage
    Keys day
    A couple holding an I love my Realtor sign in front of their home
    Closing day
    Robert with a couple holding a Lennar SOLD sign
    Lennar
    Robert with a couple holding a Turning the Key to a New Chapter frame
    Closing day
    A couple holding their Pulte Homes key
    Pulte Homes
    A new homeowner holding up her closing key
    Keys in hand
    Robert with a couple holding their new keys
    Move-in ready
    A couple at their Highland Homes homesite with a Said Yes to the Address sign
    Highland Homes
    Community board

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      About Robert

      • North Shore, MAWhere I grew up
      • Florida since 1998University of Tampa
      • North River RanchHome in Parrish
      • 40+ homesGutted, renovated & flipped
      • Top 5%Realty ONE Group nationwide
      • Airbnb SuperhostInvestor & landlord

      I grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts, moved to Florida in 1998, and attended the University of Tampa. About half of my mother’s side of the family still lives in Massachusetts, while my father and his side live in Sarasota. With roots in both places, I understand the excitement—and the big decisions—that come with making Florida home.

      Today, I live in North River Ranch in Parrish with my beautiful wife and our two sons, who attend Barbara A. Harvey Elementary and Parrish Community High School. We attend Bayside Community Church, and faith, family, and community are central to my life.

      How I work

      As a Realtor with Realty ONE Group MVP, I specialize in new construction across Manatee, Sarasota, and Hillsborough counties. I also bring hands-on experience as an investor, landlord, and Airbnb Superhost. I’ve fully gutted, renovated, and flipped more than 40 houses, and I’ve worked with several local builders to build new construction homes that I hold as rentals. That experience helps me look beyond the finishes to consider a home’s construction, maintenance needs, and long-term potential.

      I rank in the top 5% of Realty ONE Group agents nationwide and the top 5% of my office. My accomplishments include Platinum Club recognition at the 2025 ONE Awards, Gold Club recognition, and Top Producer of the Year honors. What means the most to me is putting that experience to work for the people who trust me with their next move.

      Off the clock

      Outside of real estate, I love NFL football, golfing, and winter trips to snowboard at different mountains around the country. Fitness, health, and wellness are a big part of my everyday life. I also enjoy collecting and investing in sports cards and Pokémon cards—a hobby that combines nostalgia with my interest in spotting value.

      I’m a lifelong dog and animal lover, and our beautiful American bulldog, Spike, is a cherished part of the family. Whether I’m spending time with my family, in the gym, on the golf course, or touring homes with clients, I love staying active and connecting with people.

      • 🏈 NFL football
      • ⛳ Golf
      • 🏂 Snowboarding
      • 💪 Fitness & wellness
      • 🃏 Sports & Pokémon cards
      • 🐶 Spike, our American bulldog
      • ⛪ Bayside Community Church
      My goal is simple: help you find a home that fits your life, understand your options, and feel confident every step of the way.

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