Richmond American Homes Reviews in Riverside San Bernardino, CA

I came across Richmond by luck, on the MSL website. I had an awesome realtor couple Aurora/Hector. After seeing multiple homes and meeting sales people I went with Richmond. I will say that my sales Rep Lawrence since day one I met him was very pleasant. I say that because I am a first time buyer and I do not always match what I show on paper, if you know you know what I mean. Lawrence was the most informative, respectful, transparent, funny, knowledgeable sales rep I ran across. He let me ask all “non dumb” questions that every sales people were seemed annoyed to answer. Richmond in house lender also made it very simple and efficient until the end but after all was done I understand why so. All I have to say and recommend to anyone specially first time buyers, make sure all your documents are written in English. In regard to that portion I want to say Shawna was great at answering all my loan questions and concerns. The escrow people were not as fun nonetheless they made a speedy and efficient transaction. After living here for two months I am in love with the community and the continued support from everyone involved with Richmond. I can not wait to elevate the “basic” elements of this build. I say “basic” in quotations because nothing about this build is basic. Thank you Lawrence and everyone in Richmond. ... More

We love our new home. Just a couple of things we didn’t like but not enough to sway us or consider negative. Very responsive to issues in the first 30 days . Overall great experience.

Candice was a great sales person.

Working with Suzanne was an absolute pleasure. As a first-time homebuyer, I appreciated her advocacy and the knowledge she shared throughout the process. Her expertise and dedication made buying a home manageable and enjoyable! However, I’ve faced some challenges with home care and communication with the superintendent and others. While these issues have been frustrating, I am hopeful they will be resolved soon. Nice guy, but probably busy, but I only care about the end result ultimately. The paint and baseboards are abysmal. Not a huge fan of the gaslighting by one of their other reps during the walkthrough. Again this is a home care thing, and I’ll just deal with my warranty. No biggie. Despite these minor setbacks, Suzanne’s support made a significant difference, and I am grateful for her help in finding and securing my first home!! ... More

I wish I could give a 5 star across the board but I can not. The quality of workmanship was not as expected. This is my 3rd new home purchase and I was disappointed for the amount of money invested the issues I have seen with the house like the upgraded cabinets poorly installed. The doors poorly finished. The house windows and parts of the flooring with paint spots and not cleaned when keys were delivered. Communicated gutters on the front door were included prior to purchase and now being told it was an error and not complying to what I was told. Supervior Steve was rude at move in date when asked when the new move date would be. Overall not a good experience. ... More

I'm very happy with the house. Good quality. However, I had a problem with the solar purchase. I was a cash buyer so closing escrow is fast if the house was ready. I was told that I couldn't purchase solar because I had less than 60 days to closing of escrow. I was forced to lease the solar. I've bought 12 brand new homes already and no other builder had this clause. I bought a house and closed escrow in 10 days and was still able to purchase solar. This is a ridiculous clause to have to force a buyer to lease solar when it's possible to purchase. Thus my experience with the agent was not a pleasant one. I gave the experience a 4 star only because of Anthony, your customer service rep. He's awesome and always responded to my needs. He was the only one that made this experience end on a high note for me. I work in the customer service industry so I know great service when I see it. Anthony is a keeper!!!!! ... More

Suzanne was amazing!!! She was very helpful and knew all the information required. We used to come every other weekend to see the process since we were excited about the new house. I remember there was a weekend in which we couldn't come and she kindly sent us pictures (she noticed we didn't go on that weekend). The buying process was a little bumpy. We decided to used their lender and go through their people since I was told they all communicate with each other. At times I was overwhelmed because they kept asking me for things I had already submitted and it seemed they didn't communicate with each other at all. It was a good experience, but I think it could have been better. ... More

We did have in general a good experience, the buying process was quick, customer service was very good, building materials, and home finishing are good, it stands out from competitors, I would say fairly you buy a better home construction location and amenities, than those offered by other companies.

Great baying experience specially the real estate agent and the sales.

Very nice sales people jeff is great

I’m happy with the new home, but we have been addressing a bunch of minor issues.

The overall home buying experience was great with the exception of completion of the final walkthrough punch list. We live up north and Candice our Sales Agent kept us appraised of progress and sent pictures throughout the process. She was extremely helpful in coordinating things for us being our "boots on the ground". I was disappointed having to come back down to the house after the final walkthrough only to find several items not completed. As of this writing, we still have a few things not completed and haven't even been scheduled yet. I'm hopeful when we move in, we'll be able to get these items completed quickly. ... More

This was my FIRST home buying experience and it went fairly easily. The sales team was exceptional, the loan team was okay, the building team was also fine. The loan team had some gaps in communication throughout the process due to their volume of applicants. The construction team also felt pressed for time and breezed through the inspection but they completed most of the adjustments.

If you don’t do any upgrades the quality of material used is very cheap. A lot of simple mistakes are made. Seems like they rush through the process of building these houses. In our experience we had a leak, excess foundation, solar panel box put on wrong, flooring was scratched, carpet was lumpy and you could see the seems, breakers tripping and paint that needed to be redone. They give you a matte finish which scratches and stains very easily. Overall I am happy with my home, just wish everything was done right from the start. It’s a hassle trying to get all these issues fixed while moving in and getting acclimated to your new home. ... More

Low quality material repair work are to hard to get done bathrooms are ridiculously small very very unsatisfied.

Our closing date was changed twice due to missing electrical and gas meter. Moving my family from the far side of the state, made our experience even worse on so many levels. After the final walkthrough and after we moved in, we noticed a few items that still have not been addressed. For example, we have a temporary oven. Still waiting for the one we ordered, in the laundry room the wrong fuse amp was installed. Its supposed to be 20 amp instead of 15, therefore we haven't washed our clothes going 2 weeks! The laundry room cabinet is partially installed, front porch light is not functioning, in the garage there's cement splatter in the corner, the owners bathroom medicine cabinet neets to be textured and painted. However, we love our new home! The staff have been helpful as best the can. Unfortunately, all the items that need to be fixed have been cumbersome. ... More

I love my new home and very happy with the lay out and neighborhood.

Not impressed with customer service and constantly having to remind people on how to do their jobs. Horrible at returning texts and phone calls. Disappointed because I thought Richmond was a good and reliable company.

Purchased the home last year, purchase was not very efficient because there was to many people involved. A lot of moving parts in the purchase, which was ok but person helping with purchase did not communicate with us. I had to do a lot of follow up calls to find out delays and problems with build. We initially put down 1000 dollars and told we would get the money back, at the end we did not get it back. It was applied to the purchase price which was not part of the purchase. There was so many problems with the in house lender, starting from problems with uploading documents to the portal to the loan being underfunded by $50.00 which I had to pay through a bank transfer and had to pay $35.00 to close on the house. I do like the house, a few issued with the build, one of the windows leaks, the island in the kitchen has to be fixed and a few other issues. Love the neighborhood. ... More

Home plans at Seasons at Green Valley Ranch by Richmond American Homes to be unique and spacious. The community appears to be well-maintained and welcoming, and I would confidently recommend it to our friends for a visit to the sales office and model home. However, there are areas where I believe the builder could make improvements: 1. The Home American Mortgage department could benefit from enhanced communication practices. 2. It would be helpful for the sales office to provide clearer information about layout differences between model homes and actual homes. 3. I recommend that the Construction/Closing department ensures all items are completed before closing. I experienced delays and had to follow up multiple times, even after the home orientation and closing had occurred. ... More

Your sales person was your typical sales person, very nice and friendly in the beginning till I signed on the dotted line. To this date, it does not give me updates on issues happening with services. An example is your shoulder company went bankrupt, she never bothered to contact me to let me know and has been dismissive whenever I have called with questions or issues. Your loan officer pretty much the same as your sales person was not responsive to questions. The manager had to get involved and I was not impressed with the speediness, the loan rate, and communication. Your homeowners insurance guy, same as the previous two. Once he was unable to obtain homeowners insurance for the property, he pretty much just washed his hands and gave me a referral to another company who might be able to help me. I have not been happy or impressed with Richmond American homes. I would never recommend you as a builder to any family or friends. ... More

Multiple issues with the house. Still waiting on builder to fix it.

Sara Jensen did an excellent job from start to finish. But after receiving the keys we ran into some issues and the wait time to resolve them was unfortunate. We still have them and hopefully soon can get them resolved. Other than that we love the area and overall style. Plus the overall feel and look to the home is great. Thanks again Sara for making the experience memorable.

We recently went through the process of purchasing a home, and while there were certainly positive aspects, there were also some significant challenges that we encountered along the way. Let's start with the positives. Firstly, the front office sales team was exemplary. They were consistently cordial, communicative, and attentive to our needs throughout the process. Their professionalism made navigating the initial stages of the purchase relatively smooth. Secondly, securing a mortgage through the lender was surprisingly easy. We appreciated the efficiency and clarity they provided, which made what can often be a daunting process feel manageable. Additionally, the interior design process for the house was unexpectedly enjoyable. It was both fun and informative, allowing us to customize our new space to suit our tastes and preferences. However, our experience was not without its drawbacks. One of the most significant issues we encountered was the misrepresentation of the property. Despite being sold to us as a single-family house, it was, in fact, a single-family condo. This discrepancy wasn't realized until well into our Escrow period, causing confusion and frustration. Furthermore, there were several discrepancies within the house that were not addressed prior to closing. This lack of attention to detail left us feeling disappointed and questioning the thoroughness of the process. Upon moving in, we were dismayed to find the house in a less than desirable condition. It was dirty, with uncleaned counters, muddy footprints on the floor, and dust accumulated throughout. This lack of cleanliness was disappointing and not reflective of the standards we expected. Additionally, the details regarding HOA payments were not fully disclosed to us, leading to uncertainty and confusion regarding our financial obligations. Lastly, we felt rushed throughout the closing process. Instead of feeling confident in our decision, we were left with the impression that closing the deal quickly was prioritized over ensuring our satisfaction as customers. In conclusion, while there were positive aspects to our home purchase experience, such as the professionalism of the sales team, the ease of securing a mortgage, and the enjoyable interior design process, the significant drawbacks, including the misrepresentation of the property, lack of attention to detail, cleanliness issues upon moving in, incomplete disclosure of HOA payments, and the rushed closing process, left us feeling dissatisfied overall. ... More

Home is fine but since I’ve moved in I feel my warranty service request has been totally ignored. Dishwasher did not work at time of walkthrough and it was noted; but has not been repaired