Lennar Reviews in Punta Gorda, FL

We are not first time home buyers and we did our due diligence to make sure we were pursuing the best possible purchase available to us, but Lennar made the experience so horrible that we will never purchase another property through them again. Our understanding is that the laws in Florida allow for unethical, shady business practices by builders, where the sales and mortgage teams essentially lie and overpromise to the buyer to quickly lock in the sale and then once the truth of the details are established there is no option to cancel the contract and get the escrow funds back. The manipulation and bait & switch tactics are strategic, calculated, and widespread throughout the company. Zero protection is offered to the buyers and in many cases the quality of work doesn't line up with the purchase price. From the time we signed the contract until today (50 days after closing) we have been dealing with constant issues, lack of communication or wrong information from various individuals, no accountability, increased costs that were not disclosed, and unresolved punch list items. It's incredible and shocking to us that Lennar continues to do business this way and they are allowed to get away with it seemingly unscathed. ... More

Mortgage process was good. Condo was completed on time and process closing was simple. The only issue would be the fact that Lennar does not put any light fixtures in their condos.

the HOA figure was way off from what I was told when purchasing. it went up 25% from what they told me. was flabbergasted and felt like it was a bait and switch.

I’ve owned three Lennar built homes. The first two were exceptionally well built However, my current new built home that I just purchased has many issues with building Materials and craftsmanship. Lennar is working with me on my list of issues so hopefully all will be good in time.

The craftsmanship is very poor. House left a mess and many simple issues that should have never had to be dealt with. Need to improve on quality control.

From start to finish only took 20 days. It was a “it fell in our lap” moment. So we thought. Everyone was great, but not a lot of accountability when trying to iron out the kinks. Closing was the smoothest thing about the entire process. Susan has been great with getting corrections scheduled and completed. Her dedication and commitment is above par. She handled each task quickly and professionally. Extremely dissatisfied with the non functional sprinkler system and dead sod. Mainscape is blaming Lennar, Lennar is blaming previous sprinkler company. I really do not care. Not my problem. I have been uncovering my sprinkler heads due to over growth, and putting Pennies on them to test if they come on. They are not coming on. I have been using my own water to hydrate these areas, but my water bill is almost 200.00 because of it. Other than that, I’m happy! ... More

Kristan was readily available with lots of information, tips, insight - all with a personal touch, making this new home purchase easier than it probably should have been!

Great home builder great home

We quickly decided once we viewed the community. Like any project, there are small issues that occur. However, the responsiveness and speed at fixing issues have been more than impressive. We love the home, and even if we find an in warranty issue, we don’t have any anxiety. We know Lennar stands behind their product. This is the second time we’ve had the experience to buy new from Lennar. And we definitely will do it again if the opportunity comes along.

Arthur our real estate agent was very helpful and easy to work with. That is the only thing that went well. They rushed to close and get their money at the end of their fiscal year and the finishing work was of poor quality. I am still dealing with the punch list over 9 weeks later. I don't think you could have cheaper appliances. We have spent several hours fixing things ourselves because we were getting tired of waiting for someone to come and do it. This was supposed to be a new home which I would expect to be turn key with maybe a couple of small things but that wasn't the case. Cabinets, doors, trim molding, front door lock, mirror and several other things needed attention. Then trying to work with all the different workers that have to come and and repair the problems has been a problem, they think everyone just sits at home. My husband and I work so it has not been easy. I don't enjoy sending my time off waiting for so many different repairs to be done. I am very disappointed in the quality and workmanship of the condo. ... More

We encountered poor communication all the way around during the closing process. The closing coordinator scheduled a “walk-through”, and scheduled it for the wrong time/date. We arrived as told to, and there was no-one there. The follow up was absolutely horrid. The home was NOT ready to close. We encountered plumbing issues, walls were unfinished, blue tape was everywhere, broken tiles, master shower was not finished (no shower doors), the kitchen counter is still uneven, broken window screen, lanai door would not close/lock. I could go on and on with the issues. For a solid week after closing, we had construction workers still coming in and out of our home. Things are still outstanding. Terrible closing experience. Terrible communication. The only person who is trying to help us is Mariella! We have a number of things yet to be fixed! ... More

First did not fine Arthur trust worthy. Chris the superintendent of the Veranda condos wasn’t to interested in overseeing the initial construction and stated a few times that things would be corrected during the 1 st. Year by filling out repair work orders. I have been in the construction industry and management during my career and have never seen such poor quality . I would sure like to speak with someone as I could offer valued services to Lennar.

This house was not ready for occupancy. Still dealing several issues. Lennar construction is the sloppiest workmanship we’ve ever encountered. We expected more for the money.

Drywall work is some of the worst I’ve seen. I will have to do the repairs myself. The repairs Lennar had done are crap at best. As bad as the drywall is the painting and caulking is way worse. It took two months to get our mailbox keys. My wife called to get answers and was yelled at. This box isn’t big enough for all our complaints.

Compared to the model home, Lennar made several cost cutting changes, without alerting the buyer. They cut the quality of the front door, counter tops, closet in the dining area, and bathroom vanity lighting. In their rush to close before the end of the month, there were numerous repairs that needed to be made. It will take months before most of these are addressed. Their quality control is non existent, as their focus is on volume and profits. We bought this house because we liked the layout and view, and that is basically all we got.

Two weeks before closing, we walked through and discussed the defects that needed to be addressed. (We also missed several defects). We walked through on closing day and not one single thing on that list was fixed. As for warranty issues it seems that once we are told “that’s normal”, even though it is not normal. That’s it, no recourse.

Was all good during the sale process but sales department was extremely disappointing after the sale didn't even acknowledge my business! Never heard from sales department again ! And a ton of issues after I closed they obviously want your money then disappear their goal is get you in and fix all the problems later not a good business model i love my neighborhood and the amenities but extremely dissatisfied with lennar

Paid cash. Money had to be paid prior to closing. Which was prior to walk through. On Walk through house had a ton of problems and issues and was not even completed. Never had a second walk through which in New York is unheard of to fix all the problems. Morning I closed not one issue on walk through list was addressed and the house still was not finished. To date two months later the home is still not complete let alone items on walk through complete. Now I’m being told I have to take pictures and do item by item on website. Everyone passes the buck not one person handles the situation. It looks like they used refurbished or damaged material throughout my home. Cabinets without paint, modelings that are all damaged, broken tiles, after closing being so upset I had an inspection of my own with over 45 items on it. Not one handle on any cabinet throughout my home is level or parallel to the other. Multiple times I asked for directors or managers to come to my home to which never happened. Completely and utterly disgusted. And so are all the neighbors on my block. But employees were ok taking money but not ok getting jobs done. I’m sure this review will not even be addressed ... More

We were very happy with our experience that included the sales, construction, mortgage and warranty teams. Everyone was very professional, polite and responsive. They have been very interested in ensuring that we are happy with our purchase and experience. This has continued even after our closing and with us being out of state.

Lennar builds so cheap, finishing work absolutely horrible, rush to close to make there quarter. Not even the faucets are strait... on the other side, they have some good people that respond and work hard with their limited resources. Fantastic property, amenities and neighbors!

Our home was ready early. We were not prepared for this and it has cost of several thousand dollars. The lack of communication from our sales associate was very poor.

Sales process, mortgage process, and closing timeline were all a good experience. Final delivery of home was rushed, and several loose ends. Probably needed another 2 weeks to fix the final details in the home before walk thru and closing. Took me approximately 1 month to work thru all the fixes required and still fine tuning the details that were left incomplete or needed attention. Final end result will be very nice. Ticketing system and warranty on the work are very good.

Lennar rushed to close on the property. They scheduled 5 walk throughs at the same time with the same person. Units were lacking appliances, closet doors, garage doors and garage floor coating. The fit and finish represents a rushed build. It’s a month and a half later and unit is not complete.

Lennar has an excellent staff when it comes to fixing items that need to be completed. Don and Susan did a very good job helping us to fix some items that needed attention.

Lennar is superb at building golf communities. The home choices are fine. However, the finishes are outdated, ugly, and exactly the same. It’s unfortunate you pay so much money and then end up sending it to the landfill. I know Lennar buys in bulk, however it doesn’t have to be so dated especially the tile walls and flooring. A suggestion would be to give the buyers a choice to pay the difference and make it their responsibility of having the material on site on time. And if not Lennar installs their materials. It could be a lot better. Figure it out.