Partner Rate Card · 2026 Founding Partner Edition
TexasHomeTalk.com
Hyperlocal real estate guides & community resources for the Texas Hill Country and I-35 Corridor · 24 communities · Relocation-intent buyers across Central Texas
Founding partner slots are limited — three positions per category per community page. Exclusive categories: one partner per community — first in locks the slot at the founding rate.
Why partner with TexasHomeTalk
Relocation-intent audience
Every visitor is actively researching a move to Texas — real buyers, not casual browsers.
Hyperlocal authority
Community hub pages for 24 Texas markets that national portals like Zillow will never build.
Three-quote model
Three featured partners per category per page — curated, not crowded. Buyers expect options.
Payment options
Standard rates can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually. Quarterly billing saves 10%; annual billing saves 20%. Founding rates are locked for 12 months, with the annual founding rate representing the best per-month value.
| Payment options | Monthly | Quarterly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | Full price | Save 10% | Save 20% |
| Founding rate (locked 12 mo) | See category | See category | Best value |
Multi-community discount
10% off when active on 4+ communities
Stacks with the founding rate. Applied automatically to the combined monthly total.
| Example | Std/mo | Net/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Roofer × 5 | $895 | $806 |
| Inspector × 6 | $1,194 | $1,075 |
| Agent × 4 | $896 | $806 |
How tiers work
Rates are tiered by market size and relocation volume. Every category shows three price points: Tier A (Premier), Tier B (Strong mid-market), and Tier C (Boutique). Founding partner rates are locked for 12 months. Annual billing saves 20%.
Tier A — Premier Markets
Population 50K+
Round Rock · Georgetown · Cedar Park · New Braunfels · Kyle · San Marcos · Pflugerville · Schertz
Tier B — Strong Mid-Markets
Population 20–70K
Boerne · Buda · Hutto · Cibolo · Seguin · Dripping Springs · Liberty Hill · Bastrop · Universal City · Marble Falls · Bulverde
Tier C — Boutique Markets
Population under 20K
Fredericksburg · Canyon Lake · Wimberley · Lockhart · Johnson City
Partner categories and rates
Each category lists three tiers (A/B/C) with the standard monthly rate, the founding monthly rate (locked 12 months), and the founding annual rate (best per-month value). Quarterly billing is available at the same 10% discount described in the Payment Options table above.
Real estate agents
3 featured slots per community page
Top placement with "Featured Agent" designation. Lead routing from the page contact form. Weekly co-branded social asset, ready to post. Backlink from hub page to agent profile.
One closed transaction from a THT-sourced buyer pays for multiple years at the founding rate.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Mortgage lenders
3 featured slots per community page
Featured pre-approval CTA on city hub page. Placement in the buying guide section. Co-branded quarterly market report. One slot pre-reserved per page in select markets.
Founding lender slots are the most limited — reserve your market early.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Property & casualty insurance
1 exclusive slot per community page
Featured placement in the community buying guide with a direct "Get a quote" CTA. One property and casualty insurance partner per community — exclusive. Buyers transition coverage at every move, sellers manage coverage between properties, and Texas homeowners are shopping carriers more aggressively than ever after the recent rate hikes. First agent in each market locks the slot at the founding rate.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Home inspectors
1 exclusive slot per community page
"Schedule an inspection" CTA. One inspector per market — exclusive. Buyers reading a community guide are weeks to months from needing an inspection.
First inspector in each market locks the slot permanently at the founding rate.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Roofers
1 exclusive slot per community page
"Trusted Local Roofer" CTA. Relocating buyers discover roofing needs at inspection or shortly after move-in. One roofer per community — exclusive.
Texas hail and storm activity makes roofing the highest-demand home service category statewide.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Home warranty companies
1 exclusive slot per community page
Buying guide placement with a "Get a quote" CTA. Relocating buyers purchasing in an unfamiliar market are the most valuable home warranty audience.
Relocation-intent pages reach home warranty buyers at the exact moment of decision.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
HVAC companies
1 exclusive slot per community page
"Trusted HVAC" service request CTA. A relocating buyer whose AC fails in a Texas summer needs a trusted name immediately. One company per community — exclusive.
HVAC is the single highest-urgency home service category in Texas.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Pool service and repair
1 exclusive slot per community page
"Trusted Pool Service" placement. A large percentage of Hill Country and Central Texas homes have pools. Relocating buyers new to pool ownership need a trusted provider immediately.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Plumbers
1 exclusive slot per community page
Service request CTA. Texas-specific challenges: hard water, freezes, and septic systems. Relocating buyers need a trusted name before emergencies arise.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Electricians
1 exclusive slot per community page
Emergency service and renovation work. Relocating buyers upgrading older homes or adding EV chargers are a high-value electrical audience.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Landscaping and irrigation
1 exclusive slot per community page
Texas-specific conditions: drought-tolerant plants, caliche soil, cedar management, and irrigation for Texas summers. Relocating buyers start from zero in an unfamiliar climate.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
CPAs and tax professionals
1 exclusive slot per community page
Texas transplants face major changes: no state income tax, new property tax rules, potential business structure changes. High-value clients with recurring annual engagement.
Relocating executives from high-tax states are among the most valuable CPA prospects available.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Life, health & Medicare insurance
1 exclusive slot per community page
Featured placement for life insurance, health insurance, and Medicare specialists. Texas relocation buyers face plan transitions, employer coverage gaps, and — for the Hill Country's growing retiree population — Medicare enrollment decisions on a state-specific timeline.
Central Texas retiree relocation makes Medicare a high-volume sub-category — particularly across Hill Country markets.
Tier A
Premier markets
Tier B
Strong mid-markets
Tier C
Boutique markets
Financial planners & wealth managers
1 exclusive slot per community page
Featured placement for fee-only and commission-based financial advisors, wealth managers, and registered investment advisors. Relocation triggers retirement repositioning, asset rebalancing, and Texas-specific estate strategy conversations.
Relocating executives and retirees from high-tax states represent one of the highest-lifetime-value prospect populations in financial services.
Tier A
Premier markets
Tier B
Strong mid-markets
Tier C
Boutique markets
Estate planning attorneys
1 exclusive slot per community page
Featured placement for estate planning and probate attorneys. Texas estate planning differs materially from other states — community property rules, homestead protections, and trust structures all require state-specific documentation that buyers arriving from elsewhere typically need to redo.
Most relocation buyers carry estate documents drafted under another state's law and need them rebuilt for Texas.
Tier A
Premier markets
Tier B
Strong mid-markets
Tier C
Boutique markets
Veterinarians
1 exclusive slot per community page
Finding a trusted vet is among the first calls new residents make. High lifetime client value and active local advertisers. One practice per community.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Senior care and assisted living
Featured placement per community
For families relocating aging parents and retirees. Assisted living, in-home care agencies, and senior moving specialists all spend heavily on lead gen.
Senior care providers have among the highest customer lifetime values of any category.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Builders and new home communities
Sponsored spotlight
Editorial feature written by TexasHomeTalk and published on the city hub page. Community overview, amenities, and inquiry CTA. One-time or ongoing monthly presence.
Builders in growth markets (Kyle, Georgetown, Seguin, Canyon Lake) typically book within the first conversation.
Local businesses
Community sponsors
"Local Favorites" section. Restaurants, boutiques, recreational businesses, wineries, and lifestyle services that help relocating buyers picture life in a new community.
Tier A
Premier markets (50K+)
Tier B
Strong mid-markets (20–70K)
Tier C
Boutique markets (under 20K)
Community roster agents
A verified secondary directory linked from every community hub page — up to 12 positions per page. Annual billing only — no monthly option. Roster agents are endorsed as active, verified professionals with a clear upgrade path to a featured slot. Rate is flat across all tiers.
Verified secondary directory · Linked from every community hub page · Annual billing only · Up to 12 agents per page
Annual rate
$300/yr
Locked 12 months
Per month
$25
Equivalent (billed annually)
Positions per page
12
Per community
What every founding partner receives
Featured hub page profile
Name, photo, contact info, and specialty prominently placed with a direct CTA.
Weekly co-branded assets
One social graphic per week, ready to post — plus access to a full co-branded asset library.
Direct lead routing
Inquiries from your city page form go directly to you — no shared pools, no middleman.
Founding rate lock
Lock in your market's tier rate for 12 months with first right of refusal at renewal.
Co-marketing commitment
Co-marketing commitment: Each week TexasHomeTalk delivers a co-branded social graphic featuring your name and market — formatted and ready to post to Facebook and Instagram. Partners also receive access to a growing library of co-branded graphics, templates, and market content available at any time.
Premier partner content opportunities
Coming soon: Featured placement within blog posts and long-form guides, co-authored market reports, sponsored expert Q&A, and city-specific email newsletter features. Premier partners reach buyers at every stage of the research journey — not just on community hub pages.
Ready to claim your founding partner slot?
Slots are limited to three per category per page — exclusive categories fill even faster.
Once a slot is filled, the next available position is at the standard rate.
Inquiries? Contact us:
partnerships@texashometalk.com · TexasHomeTalk.com
Rates are tiered by market size: Tier A (Premier, 50K+ pop.), Tier B (Strong mid-market, 20–70K), Tier C (Boutique, under 20K). Founding partner rates are locked for 12 months with first right of refusal at renewal. The 10% multi-community discount applies to partners with active placements on four or more community pages, applied to the combined monthly total. This rate card is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding agreement. Partner advertising fees are for media placement services only.
