Lennar Reviews in Riverside San Bernardino, CA

Horrible experience. Noone ever answers the phone and when they do they pass the issue to another person. There's problem every step of the way. Had to postpone receiving the keys because lennar mortgage did not release the loan on time. Many issues with the house, weak construction, water leaks, power not wired properly. Overall horrible experience

This is my second Lennar home purchase and I am impressed yet again with the performance of this team and company. They build great houses, always respond quickly, and deliver the best customer experience. Kudos to you all and thank you for making it easy to purchase another home!

We bought in a non-home owners association. Think twice about that. Cars, trailers everywhere. Weeds not being taken care of. It’ our mistake but it won’t happen again. Lennar does not control the crime while bldg homes. I think it’s very dangerous here.

I have paid for stickers to be posted on the bumper of my car to allow me to enter the community after 9 PM three weeks ago and still have not received them. When I ask Lennar representative I get no response. I also at direction of Lennar have requested planting few trees in front and backyards and have not received any response.

Over my experience with Lennar has been pretty good.

The only problem was with the lending process and with my loan officer. He was not responsive and forgot to do my 2/1 buy down. I noticed that and on the day of closing, after my docs was released to record they had to withdraw and redo all the loan docs delaying my closing causing me a big problem

The home buying process in the beginning was very fast which was good. However, there wasn’t much communication as to what “phase” we were in or status updates after signing the purchase agreement. As first time homebuyers, we were pretty lost with the whole process. The house is lovely, the walk through was smooth & easy. Issues came about after moving in such as no cold water, garage door not hung properly, vent to the bathroom installed without a spring, cracks in the shower floor.. but they were handled in a timely manner for the most part. The team at Lennar title were the most helpful with any questions after we closed. ... More

We had issues with our walkthroughs and continue to have issues almost 2 months after closing. Each walkthrough, construction issues were not addressed and more issues were created due to sloppy workmanship. We had a confrontation with the construction supervisor, Rob, and then he called the salesperson, Allen, while we were in the office to yell and cuss him out for allowing us into the home that we had already put money down. A crack in our kitchen cabinet was addressed multiple times and the same crack continues to come back because it was somehow caulked rather than replacing the cabinet. After closing, we put in a work order to have the cabinet replaced, the cabinet vendor came out not prepared and we continue to wait for a response. After closing, we discovered a crack in the granite countertop, that our customer service rep, Alex stated is not covered under the warranty. We let him know that we had not even moved into the house so there was no way we created that damage. He took a look at the crack and said it didn't look like there was negligence our part because of the odd place the crack was in. He would have to speak with his supervisor, but we have not heard anything back. ... More

Everyone at Lennar was extremely resourceful, and were always ready to answer any questions I had. I am very happy with the help they provided.

Make sure the house key is properly rekeyed before they hand over, they don’t care much once the closing is done. They focus on selling new homes only all the time.

We absolutely love our new home. From start to finish, Lennar made it very comfortable and convenient. Our sale person Merry was very professional and willing to help, Dan our lender was awesome, Scott (i think thats his name( head of construction was very helpful, the loan officer ers, then Chris, he is an asset to your company. They all are.

The purchasing process and getting the loan was great - except that I have learned from friends who I referred that additional purchasing options could have been shared. Specifically, a buy down option. When I received the keys I sat in front of the home waiting for my husband to walk in with me. While sitting there a man and a woman walked out of the home (obviously left unlocked). The man was tall, but nonetheless, I got out of my car and asked "what are you doing in my home. The man said he was my neighbor checking design features" I tried to report this to several people, but I was basically given a run around. I did not call the police because I did not get the license number of the matte blue tesla. Next - when we did our final walk through we were told that several items would be done before we moved in. The person replacing a window came in as we left. When we actually moved in, SEVERAL of those items were not addressed. In fact they still had tape on them from the walk through. We have been in the home over a month and we finally had someone come out. I have submitted the information on line, even contacted my HOA - who tried to help. I believe part of the issue is that somehow the wrong phone numbers have been put (transposed) in my Lennar account. I complained about this early on when my initial walkthrough was delayed because of 1 wrong number in my phone number. The phone number and/or contacting my by email or phone was never a problem during the financial phases of the purchase. There are also rough finishes on baseboards and paint drips/flecks around the house. ... More

Overall Homebuying Experience Initially, the process of purchasing a home with Lennar seemed promising. The staff was welcoming, and the excitement of buying a new home was palpable. Unfortunately, this positive outset quickly devolved into a frustrating and disappointing ordeal. The dream of a seamless homebuying journey was shattered by a series of organizational and communication failures, making it a stressful and disillusioning experience. Quality of Workmanship & Materials At first glance, the home appeared to be everything one could hope for. However, it wasn't long before the façade began to crumble—literally and figuratively. The wall above the garage was improperly sealed, an issue that persisted despite multiple attempts at repair. The interior paint was so thinly applied that it would come off with the slightest touch. Within the first month and a half, the dishwasher ceased functioning, the solar panels malfunctioned, and the plumbing nearly caused several floods due to a piece of construction debris lodged in the drain. Additionally, the driveway repair resulted in further damage to the landscaping. These incidents underscore a disheartening lack of attention to detail and quality. Trustworthiness The trust that should form the foundation of the homebuyer-builder relationship was severely undermined in this case. The mishandling of personal information—a stranger's loan application appearing on my account—and the refusal to correct such a significant error is deeply concerning. Trust was further eroded on the day of title signing; misinformation and blame-shifting between Lennar Mortgage and Lennar Title showcased a lack of accountability and professionalism. Value for the Price Paid Considering the myriad of issues encountered, it's challenging to assert that the value of the home aligns with the price paid. The excitement of moving into a new home was tarnished by the need for constant repairs and the looming dread of what might fail next. The financial and emotional toll of dealing with these problems significantly detracts from the perceived value of the investment. Responsiveness to Issues The responsiveness to the numerous issues raised was, at best, inconsistent. While some problems were addressed (albeit inadequately in cases like the garage wall), others were met with indifference. The situation with the incorrect utility start date serves as a prime example; being told that nothing could be done about being billed for a week of utilities before legal ownership of the home was not only unhelpful but unacceptable. This lack of support and accountability adds to the overall frustration and dissatisfaction. Conclusion The journey with Lennar Home Builders, Lennar Mortgage, and Lennar Title was fraught with challenges that marred what should have been a joyful and exciting milestone. From serious privacy breaches and communication breakdowns to subpar construction quality and a disheartening disregard for customer concerns, the experience was deeply disappointing. While the dream of homeownership remains intact, the reality of dealing with Lennar has been a cautionary tale about the importance of trust, quality, and customer care in the homebuying process. ... More

The overall process was easy and not overwhelming. Every person that led us thru the process took the time to make this stress-free.

A great builder with a friendly staff of sales and build teams. Just be patient when it comes to customer service.

It's been a great experience for us, from the customer service. from the front office to the Mortgage team everyone was great. Jackie at the front office was amazing and Renee and Lori from the Loan prep team. We love the area and the surroundings.

Worked with Klarissa and she answered all questions and made home buying process easy. I would ask for her, if you are buying a home at Willow Springs, Murrieta. It makes a huge difference to work with someone who is trustworthy, diligent, and truly seems to enjoy helping people. She is quick to respond to any inquiries and takes initiative to make sure the closing process is easy. She follows up, if something is missing. I also spoke with her supervisor Matt and he also does his very best to help resolve any issues. No problems with the home so far and I am certain that if we ever have an issue, it will be resolved. Buying a brand new home is much better than preexisting with so many problems. I am recommending Lennar to my family and friends Willow Springs is a great location close to everything. ... More

Lack of assistant during sales transaction. Sales person's availability and timely response can be improved. Lack of follow up on questions.

Can’t believe Lennar would want me to reiterate the nightmare of an experience home buying at Willow Springs has been. Fraudulent actions on so many levels, and a home that has had numerous issues within the first week of moving in. Non responsive customer service department. Love the location, but absolutely shocked at the multitude of issues upon move in, and the fact that they are still unresolved six weeks later!

From the moment we put our deposit down the communication with with the sales office, Eileen and the loan process everything was fantastic. The price for the home was very fair.

Within the first month had a leak in the home. Loan officer processed paperwork that was out dated

Lennar is amazing. We purchased our 2nd home recently and though there have been some repairs/replacements needed, Lennar has responded fast and efficiently. Love our home!!!

Constant threats of losing your deposit even though they didn't approve you and sends you to another place to get approved very sketchy. They approve you even though you cant actually afford a property to make a sale. The house itself was way overpriced for the area in what you actually get, no fans anywhere in the home and all bedrooms don't even have lights wtf is that. A bunch of damage that was identified through the walkthroughs that still have not been fixed and its been 3-4 months already. They leave you with a dirt backyard no grass or anything and left a BUNCH of construction trash throughout the backyard. Ive bought 2 homes before this and by far the worst experience I've ever had but hey they got the sale they wanted. Walkthrough guy was dale, made a bunch of promises to fix things and never does. ... More

Wow, where do we start? When we actually stepped into the home, it was completely different than what we anticipated. One layout we received didn’t match on the AC units. We should have 2 and they insisted that we were only supposed to have 1 unit in a 2-story 3,000-square foot home. During the walkthrough process, some items were not completed and they still expected us to sign off as if they were completed. Very shady. We’ve been here about 6 weeks and have submitted multiple service tickets. It seems like we find a new issue every day. The communication between the loan officer and sales manager was very challenging. ... More

Sales agent was not helpful