Lennar Reviews

This was my second time buying with Lennar, and I was very disappointed. My first property/purchase was very smooth and good quality, but this time around things were subpar. I understand that construction has become more difficult since the pandemic due to supply chain issues, but the quality of the work doesn't also have to suffer. There were many careless errors that happened during the construction process; it was obvious that very little care was taken by the construction team. The number of issues noted during the walkthroughs was very high and very disappointing. I did not get the keys until almost 3 weeks after closing due to the construction team addressing some of the issues noted but almost half of the issues still remain. Furthermore, I was also disappointed by the buying process. My sales agent was only responsive when it was convenient for him; when I had questions or concerns that weren't urgent, he ignored me. The closing process was also a debacle. Lennar title and the construction manager did a horrible job of obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy. The title company should not have scheduled closing prior to obtaining it since we could not close without it. Since there was a delay in obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy, the closing had to be postponed several times. Once we finally had the certificate, Lennar title obligated myself and my co-signer to complete the closing in a very short timeframe and on very short notice. It was a very stressful process buying with Lennar, and I don't think I will continue to recommend Lennar like I used to. ... More

The entire home buying process with Lennar was just one headache after the next. Their sales team cannot communicate anything to you in a timely manner, causing delays and missing out on lots that are for sale. Lennar Mortgage is a joke and a waste of time. I initially was working with them for buying my new home, but they dropped the ball multiple times, gave out our confidential information to the wrong people more than once, and took weeks to respond back to anything causing us to find a new mortgage lender 30 days from closing. The build quality of Lennar is subpar at best...they cut corners on everything they possibly can and refuse to fix issues. The overall quality leaves alot to be desired given the price they are selling houses for. They installed water heaters outside of the houses in the Cooper's Bluff community, and they all froze the first time temperatures dropped...yet Lennar won't warranty frozen/broken pipes or install the insulated pipe covers for the water heaters to prevent frozen pipes. Not one window or door frame are square and nearly every wall is uneven. Overall I would stay away from Lennar at all costs and go with a different builder who actually shows some sort of pride in the product they are producing for people to buy. ... More

Let’s start with the delay in finishing the home because Lennar prioritized homes financed in house, thus causing my interest rate to rise. Then when closing happened the house was no where ready for move in and it was filthy. The dish washer wasn’t even plugged in. We had a crushed sewer pipe, there spots still missing paint almost 2 months later, yard had construction debris in it. The general inattentive attitude and the condescending response from employees, for example the fan in the living room was shaking and squeaking, when we brought this up the electrician he said “well it’s not a Ferrari”. The warranty department is hit or miss, I either get a super attentive assistant or one the takes multiple inquiries to get any movement. I will not be recommending Lennar to anyone that asks. ... More

I would advise them to make sure issues were completed prior to signing on the dotted line. This is my third Lennar home and worst customer service experience thus far. Overall workmanship in house is good. Service after the sale and attention to needs has ruined this experience for me.

It’s all peaches and cream during the initial buying process. You get the sales pitch. You view the model homes. They are meticulous from ceiling to floor. You choose your home. The build begins. 5 months later your new home is ready to view for the first time. The New Home Orientation begins. The excitement builds. You arrive to see your driveway ripped up. Roof unfinished. Nothing mechanical working in the home. A/C. Hot water. Thermostat missing. 100 degrees inside. I could go on but it’s been exhausting reliving that day. Lennar blew it on making a great first impression. It’s been over 2 months and there’s still deficiencies waiting to get addressed. Lennar….do it right the first time…would be a building philosophy to adhere to. I thought my issues were a one of however mine are just added to the pile as many other residents have the same or worse. We’re trying hard to keep calm, carry on and be positive. Life’s too short to worry. Lennar don’t give a darn once they have your cash. I’ve sent 2 other reviews to Lennar as glowing as this one. I’ve yet to hear from anyone from that Company. ... More

Very shoddy workmanship. Many problems. No response

Overall, the building experience was very unprofessional and done with poor quality. There were several damages on the bathtub, refrigerator, dirt that was not cleaned, almost all kitchen cabinet doors were damaged and poorly repainted. There had to be constant pressure on them for it to be done correctly. Poor craftsmanship was present. They pushed that they be paid even when the unit was not ready.

The most horrible experience, I have purchased many new homes this by far was the worst.

Do not close on your home until everything on your punch list is completed. Hire a home inspector. We have had roof leaks, electrical issues with entire rooms, cabinets not completed (we are looking at months before this is done). We have entire doors that needed rehung, tile needed to be replaced and properly installed. We've had one of our bathrooms plumbing completely installed incorrectly. (COLD was HOT and HOT was COLD). When friends and family ask me about Lennar homes, I stir them away. I've bought several homes and never had these many issues with a new home. I bought a 20-year-old home that did not have issues like this. Do not let them tell you when they are selling you the home that it's just like the model. Ours is missing light fixtures, and the lanai was not screened in just to name a few. When I asked our sales representative, they stated they never told us that it was going to be just like the model, and they work for Lennar and not us. I've talked to a few other neighbors with same issues. I've read many other reviews and now know I'm not the only one having issues like this. It's disgusting behavior. ... More

The whole process with securing the loan and financing with Lennar was great and seamless. Once you get your keys and sign off on issues in your home you think will be fixed you hear nothing back. It’s like once Lennar got their money I was on my own. I put in three customer care requests and was “supposed to hear back in a week”. Well that was December 4th and today is January 10th. I have not received one phone call as to when these issues will be fixed. I even texted the rep who I did my customer care appointment with and I have heard nothing back. Be mindful, when you buy a Lennar home after the transaction is completed you are on your own. Luckily I haven’t had issues like my neighbors have (Heater not working, water heater issues, plumbing issues). Still it’s incredibly frustrating I feel like once Lennar got their money they don’t care anymore. ... More

We just purchased and moved in the end of November. We had things that we were told that they would come back right away to fix or finish and that still hasn't happened. For what we paid for the house, you would think that we would get better customer service and timely repairs. The fact that we were promised grass before we moved in and it didn't happen, very unfortunate. Everyone that I have spoken with has said they can't believe that gutters aren't a part of the home building package, which again is just sad. We are happy to be in our house but just wish that the things would just get done. ... More

We came home from work to find our ceiling was leaking and caving in over our master bathroom. The home is a month old. We feel like we were tricked and are very disheartened by this whole experience. Our life savings is in this home and now we are staring at a giant hole in our ceiling and are displaced from our master bedroom for close to a month, waiting for the repairs to be completed. Also, the microwave is short circuting the whole wall every time we use it and the refrigerator that came with the home had a leak which took a month to get fixed. I would not recommend a Lennar home to anyone at this point. Our DR Horton home we bought brand new never had a single issue the whole 5 years we lived there. This home seems to be falling apart weeks to moving in. ... More

The handover to my new home was a horrible experience. The puchout list and other outstanding issues were not met. I'm very disappointed at the lennar team.

I am a first-time home builder and was not sure what to expect. I was always told that Lennar was a great company, but my experience here certainly hasn't reflected that. No one who pays what we pay for on these homes should be forced to put in warranty tickets on damaged or substandard materials in a brand-new home and then wait months for replacements or repairs.

The full process is a pain, from the sales agent, unresponsive, to the closing. I still have some unresolved issues. Only the two o three people in the CUstomer Service area, like Mr Delgado, communicated with me and tried to solve some major issues

At the time of the initial walk thru, there was no electricity, therefore we could not properly inspect the home. There were many issues with this home, that simply is unsatisfactory for the price we paid. We are still in repair mode and to be honest, I don't wish to enter ticket after ticket for items that should have never existed in the first place.

Timelines are not met properly, they are just building in a hurry which decreases the quality After move-in issues are not fixed on time and responses are not proper. The promise was made to install full house blinds verbally but now the salesperson who told me is not with Lennar and now they are saying he is not with Lennar and there is nothing in writing, however, my couple of friends/neighbors brought it up and got full house blinds installed. It's not fair to treat one customer differently than other. Tickets opened regarding home repairs, once moved are moving very very slowly. I still have pending work for my 1st ticket. ... More

I'm gonna be honest I love our home! It's a great location and something my wife and I are proud of! However the issues we need fixed still haven't been resolved. We had a call with the customer care person and she sent all the issues to the rep so he can schedule the trades to come in. We haven't heard anything from them. Responsiveness is severely lacking at willow bend. It seems like they are more interested in seeing how many they can get done this week and forgetting about their clients who have already purchased the property. Being told put it on the 30 day and then to hear nothing from them is disrespectful. We take pride in our home however that is not the same from Lennar. Its clear the priority is to finish rather than the quality of work. We are still missing things from closing but it's ok because Delano has it. I think we were told that 10 times since we purchase the property 2 months ago ... More

Lennar Financial Department and Real Estate Agent where Amazing. Title company Bellamy was horrific, caused multiple issues and were not accountable for there actions. Lennar Build was well below expectations and still has not completed outstanding build issues. Tried to push off on warranty and not close actions on punch list that was created to close with open actions. DO NOT CLOSE WITH WITH ANY OPEN ACTIONS. The one saving grace to my action list has been Zack. He is not the PM one my home, but has taken on the responsibility to complete it. Zack is a Super Hero. His knowledge, morales, and work ethic have been the highlight of this brutal process. Subcontractors on this build are atrocious and were not held to on my build. I believe in the saying “inspect what you expect” this did not happen. Lennar wanted to close to preserve there metrics and due to me moving 900 miles and having to close to preserve my locked in rates I had no choice but to close. As a Veteran who served in combat I fought to protect my country and one day own a brand new home. This was a dream of mine. This dream was essentially turned into another battle, just to get what I paid for. ... More

We have known many people who have purchased a Breland home in our area and were happy with the quality and process of building their home. Shortly after we contracted to have them build our new home they sold out to Lennar. We were told that it would be seamless and nothing much would change. in our experience, everything changed. We thought the superintendent's job was to oversee the quality of work being done. Many obvious items were completed incorrectly or poorly and had to be fixed based on our request. After moving in we fixed many existing and new issues ourselves rather than waiting on them to address. Some of these included items such as reversed plumbing lines to tub temperature mixer/regulator, We understand that building a house isn't without challenges and things sometimes end up wrong, especially in our current labor environment. However, this doesn't relive the duties of those overseeing the process, who is the gatekeeper of the home's final quality and the new owners customer satisfaction. Word of warning, they will imply that you must use the builders title company. We found their fees high and their service worse. Insist on using your own local title company that employs people who care. ... More

Overall sales process was a chaotic experience including the walk thru process. Then after move-in, we uncovered many defects/poor quality workmanship. Management should help address reported issues in a timely manner. Lack of responsiveness from warranty/maintenance team.

The construction manager is just in a rush to get it over than releasing a quality product. I find huge number of issues on daily basis and have to keep raising tickets which is really overhead for me.

Quality of the build is much worse than a few years ago; pressured into closing even when home had many unfinished or damaged parts such as no mirrors/ shelves and broken windows and cabinets. After closing, very hard to get a timely response on warranty request to fix the problems. Would not buy another Lennar home again

I really hate to speak poorly of any company but I do wish that someone has warned me about Lennar. They are a big company building lots of houses and it’s easy to get lost. They have lots of small divisions each of which own an element of your selling/building/closing experience. It was really hard to know who to call for what or how to get updates (we lived out of state). The final walk through and resolution of outstanding issues was terrible! I can’t recommend them in good conscience.

The model home (McGinnis) and our builder rep (Suzette) brought my wife and i to grow fond of Lennar. We had a great first impression however, soon after little things start to make one see it’s not that great. The process and stages of building the home are subpar at best. The trades are awful. Lennar’s business model is flawed. To allow a customer to watch and entire house built from the ground up and not allow them to meet their general contractor to discuss building issues is a complete lack of care for any customer relations. Lennar’s idea is to tell your builder rep (who isn’t up to speed on building processes as a GC would be) and then have the builder rep tell the GC. This causes delays in communication and issues with a trade does not get corrected before the next phase. The amount of excuses one can give to obvious mishaps is blatant lack of care. Only when the customer has to contact the county permit department or one has to stress their voice does something get corrected. Don’t believe when they tell you they will fix your walk through check list when you close because then you become a priority to management. That’s crap. We have been in our home for 2 months and we still don’t have blinds in our living room, our exterior paint is still not corrected. Our driveway pavers have not been corrected (the excuse one GC gave is laughable at best). The shady work that goes on by trades is ridiculous and one must constantly check the work and make it known when the work is not suffice. A home which costs over $600k should have a GC who has the time to make sure the trades are doing the job correctly. Lennar’s business model does not allow this to happen. Our builder rep was very nice and helpful as much as she could be. At times, the communication is delayed and not acceptable. She does care about her customers and does help with issues can however, the GC needs to be more involved with the home process and not the builder rep. I feel Lennar could handle the building process better as it relates to customer oriented communication. It’s quite evident once a home is closed Lennar distances themselves and having issues fixed (which were supposed to be fixed prior to closing) becomes daunting. ... More