Lennar Reviews

Was sold a bill of goods regarding the solar agreement and are currently in arrears with our electric provider due to Sunnova’s inaction to uphold the agreement as stated in multiple emails and phone calls. Do NOT sign with Sunnova!!

Lennar collects a vast volume of totally confidential information, much more than is necessary for me to be proven as a responsible buyer and payer. I do not believe this information is stored in a suitably secure manner. I worry about my identity being stolen by others or shared with others I do not want it shared with by Lennar. We sign waaaaay too many documents giving Lennar the right to own our lives. I do not trust Lennar!!!!!! Most of the staff we dealt with are great.

Unfortunately day3 of moving in I had a leak that caused the spare room to have to have the carpet removed and the wall. It only has been a month and a half and I still have a dirty makeshift cover in my bedroom for the contractors which is ripped. I had to have multiple attempts for them to figure out the sewage issue. It wasn’t until I left a review that Bayonet the contractor they use actually did something. My next problem is my AC it’s only cooling on one side of the house. However, I had to please the insatiable underwriter when trying to purchase for then to not be able to use my toilet on day 3. Highly unfair. ... More

The model being used was the same floorplan, but 180 square feet larger, so visually misleading. Changes were made to the floorplan on the website without notifying buyers. Lennar decided on a massive price reduction several months after we signed the purchase contract, so most neighbors paid substantially less than we did. We were unaware of the price reduction prior to closing in February.

Extremely Disappointed with Lennar – Unorganized, Misleading, and Frustrating Experience: My home buying experience with Lennar has been nothing short of disappointing. From the start, I encountered numerous inefficiencies, misinformation, and poor communication—and unfortunately, these are just a few examples among many. 1. Incompetent Lending Process: Lennar outsources its underwriting process to a foreign country, which caused serious delays and inefficiencies. The loan officer provided confusing and inconsistent instructions regarding debt payoff in order to qualify. I was told to cut a check to the titling company, who would then issue a check to my creditor—which I had to physically deliver. This convoluted process ended up failing because the creditor couldn’t accept the check due to a mismatch in payment requirements. It was evident that the loan officer lacked a full understanding of the process, eroding any trust I had in Lennar’s in-house lending team. 2. Multiple Pushbacks on Closing: Despite having ample time, my loan officer failed to prepare necessary documents in time, resulting in several closing date delays. Each delay was incredibly disruptive and costly on my end, yet there was no accountability from Lennar. 3. Broken Promises from the Builder and Sales Rep: I was pressured into signing off on incomplete items just to meet their internal closing quotas—with the promise that these items would be finished post-closing. After closing, the construction MANAGER essentially disappeared and became unresponsive. Additionally, the sales rep misrepresented several features of the home, including the sprinkler system and a Wi-Fi-enabled garage, both of which were non-functional or nonexistent. The contract also listed a smart home key, which I never received. 4. Unresponsive Concierge Service: Lennar’s concierge was virtually useless. I was never informed that my first walkthrough was cancelled. I showed up expecting the walkthrough, only to find no one there. I didn’t even receive an email or phone call. The rescheduling wasn’t even addressed until three days later, showing a clear lack of professionalism and coordination. ⸻ Bottom Line: Buying a home should be exciting—not filled with stress, delays, and mistrust. Lennar failed to meet even the basic standards of customer service and communication. Not to mention the poor quality for the price paid. I would not recommend them to anyone considering a new home. Proceed with caution. ... More

Lennar staff was unprofessional and didn't answer emails or phone calls in a timely manner. My experience with the was horrible!

This process was extremely painful and unfriendly to myself as the homebuyer. I have purchased 4 homes and this was easily the worst experience. The concierge, Debs communicated terribly, was condescending, and was completely unwilling to help us negotiate a closing date, time, and location that was best for us. Our initial request was to close remotely in Florida which we were told could not happen. I asked again to close remotely from the model home in Franklin and was told it was not far enough away from the Carmel office. We drove from Florida to Indiana and were expected to be at final walk-through 9 hours after we arrived in Indiana, at 8:00 am the next day (we were told “hopefully that time works because it has to”) and then drive 30-40 minutes away to Carmel to close on the house and then BACK to Franklin to be in our home. This was all completed with minimal sleep, 15 hours of driving the day before, 3 pets, 2 kids, one of which woke up the same morning with a fever. It is insanely discouraging to spend the amount of money and time it costs to purchase a house for the builder and Lender to be so unwilling to offer any flexibility in these kinds of situations, especially. Our furnace had a gas leak and was inoperable less than a week after moving in. To add, Lennar Mortgage received everything that was asked for. However, a clerical error on the end of Lennar has caused them to contact myself for additional paperwork that was not needed originally although the mortgage has already been sold to another lender (2 months after closing.) ... More

Firstly I'd like to say that the attention to problems is not addressed . I was told that an issue was resolved but in fact it was not. Still working through it. Day after close found the furnace did not work. Had to submit a warranty claim on day 1. Sod issue. Took more than a month after close to get it placed. Then found that is was all dead and brown. Having to follow up with that now. Found after closing that the stove top burner plates are gone. Have to work that issue. Why? Not a happy camper with the builder at this point!!!

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Lennar, without my authorization, utilized a broker and Dilos Insurance, resulting in a $3,000 annual insurance premium. This fee was not disclosed until the contract signing with the notary, where I felt pressured to proceed. Immediately after acquiring the property, I secured alternate insurance for $850 per year. The subsequent reimbursement process from Dilos Insurance proved problematic. Dilos communicates solely with brokers, and Lennar offered no assistance. Critically, Lennar failed to take responsibility for this unauthorized and unprofessional practice of obtaining insurance using my personal information without my consent. Ultimately, it took four months to recover the $3,000. ... More

The experience was unacceptable from the start. We were misinformed about multiple important issues by the salesperson. The homeowner orientation was a joke. Noting was explained to us . When we asked about operating the pool we were told I don’t know I’m not a pool guy. We were given no information about how r trash was handled. Essentially nothing was explained to us.

Horrible finish work, drywall, paint, carpentry. They really cheap out on the finishes...no towel bars, no mirror in the powder room. Have had 2 warranty claims already for electrical outlets not working.

Lights blinkers, washers not working, and no water coming out of kitchen faucet.

Overall poor communication from start to post close. More issues with workmanship than we can count. Should’ve done more research upfront. Lower end priced community, so you get what you pay for. We were excited about the amenities. House is sub par

If I wouldn't have lost my deposit I would have backed out of this purchase. I visited the home site just about every week during construction. I was always finding discrepancies and poor workmanship. They would fix just enough to appease me but it was still just the minimum. A crack in the slab almost all the way across from one side to the other, crooked wall plates, waves in the walls, loose studs, gaps in the sheathing, poor scarf joints in the molding, the list goes on. I told the construction manager that he needed to correct the subs for their poor work and was told "if we're too hard on them they'll quit and go work for someone else". Having some construction experience and seeing the things I saw during the build, I would not recommend this builder to anyone I considered a friend. ... More

Lack of communication and professionalism. once the home is sold no one will reply to you and answer questions

Financing was great experience. However, I wasn’t pleased with being told the HOA was not going to be an issue-I’ve still not been able to get my approval and the HOA sends out warning and threats weekly. You shouldn’t lie to prospective buyers. I also am not satisfied with the materials used -such as fence materials and glass shower doors or the cheap plastic bath tub/shower stall. Not to mention a “hybrid “ water heater that doesn’t heat at all. I now need to spend $5000 to change it out. My side yard is exposed to the public- who regularly throw trash on my yard and dog poop. Plus the yard DOES NOT drain water-DISAPPOINTED!!! I feel completely taken advantage of. ... More

House is built cheap-I had to epoxy garage floor because lennar won’t fix it-that cost ME $2500-and the air conditioner-heater is not proper size for this size house-it’s not big enough- and that was documented by house inspector!floor tiles have lots of chips etc.etc

Emphasis more on getting the contract signed without proper inspection and taking responsibilities for resolving client's issues. My property had a number of poor finishes and uncompleted snag list of items. This was left for me to arrange post move-in. In addition, I had electrical issues which I was not adequately supported for resolution even though this was a know issue according to the electrical engineer who later fixed the issue. I still have issues to be resolved once I have time to organize it. My experience was a terrible one and would not like it to be repeated.

Staff showed signs of incompetence, lies were told about the readiness of the property, loan officer was a fast talker, and often was delayed in response, closing attorneys were big liars and incompetent, onsite realtors told several small lies ( not Malcom). I’d never go with Lennar again or recommend. Emily is great! Promote her.

My first home was a significant milestone, but my experience with Lennar Homes fell short of expectations. While I am thrilled to have a home of my own, the process felt disjointed, transactional, often frustrating with numerous communication issues and unresolved challenges. Communication during the home-buying process was inconsistent and heavily one-sided. While Lennar’s representatives did communicate when they needed something from me, they rarely responded to my questions or requests. This left me frequently reaching out and “fetching” for answers rather than receiving proactive support. The only person who communicated effectively was my loan officer, Steven, who went above and beyond to address my concerns and provide clarity, even beyond his responsibilities. However, the Senior Loan Officer Processor (Carrie), whose role was to handle final-stage issues with loan documents, was almost entirely absent. When I reached out for assistance, she directed me back to Steven, leaving me to navigate crucial details without proper support. The communication I did have with her, felt like I was repeating and providing documentation already submitted. Completely disregarded my email stating everything I was able to submit was submitted. Similarly, my home consultant was nearly non-existent. I met with them only twice: once when expressing interest in purchasing the home and again to provide the deposit. After that, there was no meaningful follow-up or guidance. Even on the day I received the keys, my home consultant was not present; instead, I was handed the keys by someone I had never interacted with before. The entire experience felt impersonal and overly transactional. Questions about the process or the home itself were not thoroughly addressed, and I was left to figure out much of the process on my own. Unlike the celebratory gestures other buyers received, such as the congratulatory photo with the oversized key, my experience lacked any personal touch. My family and I ended up taking a photo in a different model home just to create a memory of the day. After moving in, I quickly encountered multiple issues with my home, which had previously been used as a model. The stove and microwave malfunctioned daily, and the hot water would cut off after just five minutes, the garage door opener doesn’t have what you need to link up the device with your vehicle. Additionally, I was told by the solar company themself that the solar system had been installed without proper clearance, preventing me from activating it with SDG&E/Sunrun. Despite multiple attempts to contact the numbers using the information provided in their pamphlets, I have yet to receive a resolution. The closing process added further stress. I had no clear understanding of how the key transfer would work on closing day, as no one took the time to explain it. The representative from First American Title (Karina), who handled the set up to notarize my documents, communicated via email but never introduced herself in person when I arrived at her office. I met the person notarizing the documents in the lobby, but not the person who set up the meeting, despite her role in the process. To add calls to First American Title were often unanswered, further emphasizing the impersonal and disjointed nature of the experience. More frustration led when I learned my loan was to be sold to another company shortly after closing, with no details provided about the new lender at the minimum who the new lender would even be. I reached out to ask who that lender will be and received zero response to my email. This will create additional challenges in setting up automatic payments, increasing the risk of possibly missed payments. Despite the overall disappointment, there were a few individuals who stood out for their exceptional service. Steven, my loan officer, remained professional, communicative, and helpful throughout the entire process. Additionally, the notary (Venya) who finalized my contract brought a personal touch to an otherwise transactional experience, making my family and me feel valued and appreciated during our final interaction. I would even include, the Lennar Homes Consultant (Becky) who handed over the keys to our home, though someone I had never met before, made a positive impression. She had an honest and normal conversation with us, providing some sense of connection and care during the final interaction. While I am grateful to have achieved homeownership, my experience with Lennar Homes was deeply unsatisfying. From the lack of proactive communication to unresolved post-move-in issues, the process felt impersonal and unorganized. Aside from the exceptional service provided by my loan officer and the notary, I cannot confidently recommend Lennar Homes based on my experience. The plus side is I was able to close on the home earlier than I thought, but the overall experience lacked the care, guidance, and professionalism I expected as a first-time homebuyer. Buying my first home should have felt exciting and celebrated, but instead, it was riddled with challenges and left much to be desired. ... More

Nothing much to say, war is one side. If you have choices to buy then don’t have to buy from Lennar.

Customer service is not good. The master bedroom shower is useless with no tap at the bottom and sliding glass door is hard to clean. The master bedroom wic is literally in the corner you have to walk through the bathroom to get there and there is no power outlet in it. I told my desire what type of home I am looking for but the Lennar team was very cold. They didn't help me to find my first home to be my dream home. I wish it could be my dream home. The team you have is not supporting at all. We moved from New Jersey for this home. The team was not cooperating with us to find the perfect home

Do not use Lennar mortgage. Maybe it was just my loan officer but phone calls weren’t returned. Emails not answered and I was told I was getting money back at closing. Then I wasn’t. Then I was. I was told to put 10% down but it turned out it should only have been 5%. Then I was told PMI had to have insurance on it in order to get it cancelled if I paid it off early. Then I was charged $7000 for it. Go to any other lender. Not lennar lending.

Dont even respond to emails.