Choosing a Mobile Home Dealer Near Midland, TX

11/9/2026

Buying a mobile or manufactured home in Midland or anywhere in Midland County is a big decision, and the retailer you choose matters almost as much as the floor plan. The right dealer helps you compare builders honestly, explains what a price includes, and stays with you through delivery and setup. This guide covers what Midland buyers should look for in a dealer and the questions to ask before signing. It comes from Big J Mobile Homes, the Johnson family's manufactured home dealership on Andrews Highway in neighboring Odessa, open since 1980.

Make sure the retailer is licensed

Texas takes manufactured home sales seriously. According to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Manufactured Housing Division, a license is required to sell or exchange two or more manufactured homes to a consumer in a 12-month period. Salespeople must be licensed too, and they have to be sponsored by a licensed and bonded retailer or broker. Anyone who installs or re-levels a manufactured home must be licensed and bonded with TDHCA as well.

TDHCA says retailer and salesperson licenses should always be displayed and visible. When you visit a lot, ask to see them, and ask who will install your home and whether that installer is licensed. If you have questions, the division lists a consumer line on its site.

Know who built the home

Every new manufactured home is built in a factory to the federal HUD Code, which HUD's Office of Manufactured Housing Programs oversees under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. A certification label goes on each section of a compliant home.

Within that standard, builders differ a lot in layout, finishes and features. A good dealer should tell you which plant built each home and let you compare more than one brand side by side. At Big J Mobile Homes, the catalog includes homes from Jessup Housing's Titanium series and Clayton's Waco plant (the Alpine series), among others, so you can compare compact single-wides and large double-wides in one place.

Compare real floor plans and price ranges

Ask any dealer to show you the specs and, where they post them, the price ranges, in writing. That makes it easy to compare apples to apples. A few popular homes on the Big J site right now:

• The Denali (Clayton Waco, Alpine series): 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,873 sq ft, 32' x 68'
• El Capitan (Clayton Waco, Alpine series): 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,680 sq ft, 32' x 56'
• The Atlas (Clayton Waco, Alpine series): 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,220 sq ft, 32' x 74'
• Baytown (Jessup Housing, Titanium): 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,191 sq ft, 16' x 76', listed at $75K to $91K

Prices change as homes arrive and options are chosen, so confirm the current number on any home with the sales team. You can browse more than 100 homes in the Big J catalog, including The Denali and the Baytown.

Ask exactly how delivery and setup work

If you're setting a home on your own land, possibly well outside town, before you sign, ask the dealer to spell out who moves the home, who sets and levels it, and what you'll need to arrange yourself, such as utilities, a pad or septic. Get those answers in writing so there are no surprises on delivery day.

Moving homes is a family trade for the Johnsons. Their About Us page tells how Dan Johnson opened Big J Transport in 1968, using skills learned moving houses and mobile homes, and then opened Big J Mobile Homes in 1980. Both businesses carry on today under Rodney Johnson and Todd Johnson.

Talk financing before you fall in love with a floor plan

Your loan options depend on the home, whether it goes on land you own, and your credit, so it helps to start that conversation early. Big J's contact page invites buyers to reach out about floor plans and financing options for single-wide and double-wide homes. Bring a rough budget, and ask the team what the application involves.

Read what other buyers say

A dealer's reviews and testimonials tell you how they treat people after the paperwork is signed. Big J posts customer stories on its testimonials page, and its FAQ answers common questions. Read them, then ask your own.

Visit Big J Mobile Homes

Big J Mobile Homes says it has helped over 100,000 families find a home that fits their lifestyle and budget, and the Johnson family's roots in West Texas go back generations. Come see the homes in person at 5725 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79762, a quick trip from Midland. Call (432) 550-0293, browse homes online, find the lot, or send us a message.