Realtor® Partner Program

Working Together to Build Something Great—With Support That Starts Early

At Travars Built Homes, we believe in strong partnerships—and we’re committed to supporting both you and your clients throughout the homebuilding journey. That’s why we offer an early commission program for custom home builds. It’s one of the ways we honor your role and the trust you’ve placed in us.

As a small, family-owned builder with deep roots in central North Carolina, we treat every relationship like it matters—because it does. Whether your client is drawn to one of our presales, building on an available homesite, or bringing their own land, we’re here to walk the path together—with you.

Our Realtor® Partnership Program is designed to make the experience  seamless, supportive, and rewarding—for everyone involved. With open conversations,  personal builder access, and a commitment to transparency, we do things differently. 

Custom Homes, Presales, and Early Commission Option

We value our trusted relationships with buyers’ agents, as we work together to provide an exceptional custom build experience across 12-counties in Chatham, Wake, Orange, Alamance, and beyond.

Here’s how we support you and your buyers:

• Confirmed commission for registered buyers
We will provide a confirmed commission agreement when you register your client at the beginning of the process—whether they choose a presale, build on a TBH homesite, or bring their own land.

• Early commission option for “to-be-built” homes
For clients building a custom home, we offer an  early commission option in many cases. Reach out for more details.

• Involvement
 Join your clients for meetings, walkthroughs, and key build milestones—or simply stay informed with regular updates. We’ll work with whatever level of involvement you and your clients decide on.

• Builder-led experience
Your clients work directly with our builder team—Phil and Andrew Travars—throughout the design and build process, ensuring clarity, transparency, and true personalization.

Client Registration Form

    Co-Marketing Opportunities: Land Listings + Custom Homes

    Do you have a land listing that could be perfect for a custom home? We partner with agents to create Lot + Home Packages that bring listings to life—and help attract qualified buyers.  This can be a powerful way to add value to your listing and show buyers the full potential of the property.

    Our co-marketing support includes:
    • A custom-fit home plan for the lot
    • Complete Lot + Home Package pricing
    • Floor plans and visual materials for marketing
    • Guidance for buyers exploring new construction
    • Access to our builder team for client questions

    When you co-market a Lot + Home Package with us, you will be the listing agent, with commission potential for both the land and the new home.

    We also offer early commission payment—often within 60 days of contract—for co-marketed Lot + Home Packages. Reach out to discuss the structure and terms for your specific opportunity.

    To learn more about co-marketing, submit this form or contact Lara at 919-812-3154.

    *Subject to terms and conditions. Request more information for details.

    What Can Impact Where You Can Place Your Home on Land in Alamance County, NC?

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    Alamance County is one of the beautiful areas where Travars Built Homes builds custom homes on your land—and one of a dozen counties across central North Carolina where we help families bring their vision to life. If you’re considering building in Alamance, it’s important to understand that more than just personal preference determines where you can place your home on your lot.

    Setbacks, septic systems, wells, easements, and environmental features all play a role in shaping your homesite plan. Here’s what to know—and how we help you navigate the process.

    1. Setbacks: 

    Setbacks are the minimum required distances between your home and the edges of your lot. These requirements help maintain safety, privacy, and uniformity across neighborhoods.

    In most parts of Alamance County, typical minimum setbacks are:

    • 35–50 feet from the front property line
    • 15–25 feet from the sides
    • 25–50 feet from the rear

    The specific setback distances depend on your zoning designation and whether your property is located within a municipality, an ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction), or a rural area.

    Why it matters: Setbacks define your home’s “buildable area.” 

    2. Septic System: 

    If your property doesn’t connect to a municipal sewer system, you’ll need to install a septic system. Alamance County’s Environmental Health Department will determine the best location based on:

    • A professional soil evaluation
    • The number of bedrooms in your home
    • Required separation from wells, property lines, and structures
    • Reserved space for a repair area

    Why it matters: You must keep the designated area for a septic system clear—not just during construction, but long term—which means you can’t place patios, sheds, pools, or heavy driveways over it.

    3. Wells: 

    If your home requires a private well, it must also meet specific placement requirements. In Alamance County, your well must be:

    • At least 100 feet away from septic fields
    • Accessible for future maintenance

    Why it matters: The well location often needs to be planned in tandem with the septic layout—and both must be situated with enough distance from your home and each other to comply with regulations.

    4. Easements: 

    Easements are areas on your property that someone else has a legal right to use. These are most commonly used for:

    • Driveways or access roads to neighboring properties
    • Underground utility lines
    • Drainage or stormwater systems

    Why it matters: You typically cannot build on or obstruct an easement. 

    5. Natural Features and Buffers

    Alamance County features rolling countryside, creeks, and wooded areas—but these features can also bring building restrictions.

    Depending on your land, you may encounter:

    • Stream buffers, which restrict development near natural waterways
    • Floodplain zones, where development is limited or prohibited

    Why it matters: While these features add beauty to your land, they may limit where you can place your home—or require you to take additional steps during site planning and permitting.

    Building in Alamance County? Travars Built Can Help.

    Building on your own land comes with a lot of questions—and we’re here to help answer them. Once we understand what kind of home you’d like to build, Travars Built Homes offers an in-depth, on-site consultation to evaluate how your home can be placed for optimal layout, orientation, and use of your land’s natural features. We’ll walk your homesite with you and provide expert insight into everything from potential driveway locations to how slope can impact foundation heights.

    Contact us today to schedule your homesite consultation.

    Travars Built Homes has a renowned reputation across central North Carolina for exceptional quality, integrity, and service. We build on your land extending into 12 counties, including Chatham, Wake, Orange, Lee, Alamance, and surrounding areas.

    Disclaimer: Requirements for well, septic, setbacks, easements, and environmental features can vary depending on your specific property and local regulations. Travars Built Homes provides guidance throughout this process, but cannot guarantee outcomes related to soil evaluations, permits, or regulatory approvals.

    Get in touch today!

      About Us

      Every Travars Built Home starts with collaboration

      We work with you to build your home the way you want it in Fox Oak, other available homes and land or on your lot in Pittsboro, Chatham County and surrounding regions extending into Alamance, Durham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, Randolph, and Wake counties.  

      • Consider choices for cost effective floor plans that fit your lifestyle and budget.
      • Modify your layout to add multi-gen, accessible, or other custom changes.
      • Build your new home with high quality materials, craftsmanship, and a passion for home building.
      • Access turnkey services for the build of your home including permitting, site work, septic, well, and construction on your lot.
      • Choose between a wide array of options and upgrades. You will go over all options during design sessions with knowledgeable experts and local vendors. These vendors will help provide guidance for your selections.
      • Experience transparency on the timeframe to build your home. The construction start date determines the typical timeframe to build. The timeframe will depend on the size and type of home and the location of the build.
      • Receive an in-depth quote based on your specific location. The depth of detail included in your quote will help you know what to expect across the entire build process.
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      Contact us to find out more about what it takes to build your new home.

        Home Plan Type:
        One storyTwo StoryMain Floor Primary Suite

        Sq Ft:
        2000 - 25002500 - 30003000 - 4000+

        Build Budget w/ site work (Lot additional):
        500 - 600K600 - 700K700 - 800K800 - 900K900K - Mil+