Richmond American Homes Reviews

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I loved the design of the house. However there was lot of things were not done before closing. They gave us bad walls, some walls they didn’t even finish painting, broken tiles with holes in the grout, bathroom tub has a big hole, light fixture broken, floodligh missing, roof was leaking when it start raining, the faucets are not properly sealed so the water drips down to the cabinet. Toilet paper dispenser they drilled a big nail. Big list. I bought the house I because I love the design. I know you guys take care of your customer, the supervisor David who build the house did a horrible job. I have to go through warranty to get things fixed. They forced us move when my wife was pregnant, I asked them if they can postponed the closing since the house is not done. They said NO. Very bad experience. But I am hopeful with the warranty. I don’t know if somebody going to actually read this message. But I am hopeful ... More

Our Richmond Home experience was not good. We will not build with Richmond homes again, and would not recommend it to family and friends. If fact we would ask them to steer clear! We felt significant pressure to close the house at the end of the month, only to find out the following month had better incentives & that others got $20-30K more in incentives. We paid a lot premium $20K to have a mountain view. Was told there were tennis courts going in behind us. When we moved in the houses they started building houses behind us and our view is almost all lost. This was one of the main reasons we choose this community. The closing was an absolute disaster. Richmond provided us a date for closing. We flew down to close the house only to find out it was not ready. There was no communicate on this. Also our sales agent was gone at this time, we were passed along to three different people. Eventually we started working directly working with the project manager directly (not sure why this was our responsibility) and it kept getting pushed out with lack of communication. This resulted in complications with the title company and we ended up incurring over $3k in cost as a result. When the sales associate got back we asked to speak to manager multiple times. We've never heard back from anyone and was told the cases was closed. We've been in the house for 2 months and still have not had our 30 day inspection. ... More

It started with being told Richmond wanted to close at the end of September. I was told at the end of the month they had no intention of doing so and the construction crew had until the end of October to finish. My family moved across country and had to live in hotels and Air BnBs paying out of pocket. The garage flooring was left cracked with nails and glue still on it, ice maker in refrigerator still doesn’t work, home wasn’t pressure washed, yard was trashed during irrigation maintenance which still floods my yard. I had to reschedule movers multiple times due to Richmond’s delays. There was also u used paint, times, vinyl planks, long pieces of wood, and dead frogs left in the home. This is just to name a few things. I am now choosing to deal with it myself rather than Richmond. Terrible home buying experience over all. ... More

We were misinformed by the sales agent with an accent on a number of things such as side yard size, HOA fees, if the neighboring houses were already sold, who our neighbors would be, possibility of switching to another lot, how soon the neighborhood will be built out and others. She is a talented lier.

Richmond Homes made what should have been an exciting milestone into a frustrating ordeal. We experienced misleading information during the sales process, lack of quality workmanship, and poor communication throughout. Now, 35 days after closing, we are still waiting on promised items. Overall, the lack of accountability and professionalism overshadowed the excitement of buying our new home. I would not purchase from them again.

Total crap. Major total crap.

The buying experience was awful. It took them 15 months to complete our home. we were the first to sign a contract in the neighborhood and Richmond American decided to deliver our home over 9-12 months after other homes were delivered. They totally took advantage of us because we were out of state buyer. I was moving back to my home state after serving in the Navy for 25 plus years and they way Richmond American treated me was shameful. There were months at a time that I did not hear from an agent because there agent turnover was so high. In the 15 months we had about 5 different agents, during some months we had to call the Nashville office just to get no updates on the building process. Then suddenly …because we were ignored…they wanted to close we get an email settlement letter without heads up, then all kind of people are calling us for closing. The house quality is okay at best. I mostly bought it for the floor plan. I was not able to participate in the initial walk through because I had COVID 7/2024, submitted Dr. note and was told I still had to be there, so the missing for months agent and construction supervisor inspected their own work and called it good. I was able to get out of my sick bed to do the final inspection and was pretty much powerless to anything I found…it will be handled by the warranty company. It was a bad experience, no follow up and lies about what was considered upgrades or not. So if you are prepared for lies, being ignored after signing a contract, go and buy a Richmond American home in Hazel Green Alabama. ... More

We had the worse experience

The sales person told us several things that we would have in our current spec home. Only to find out that none of these things were included and we weren't able to change anything. She quit 3 days after we signed and her replacement pleaded ignorance. I will state the obvious: buyer beware.

After moving into our new Richmond American home, there were a multitude of problems uncovered. We submitted one warranty request for each issue as instructed. There were 15 requests created, and over one month later only 1 request has been addressed. We emailed the sales office, no response. We purchased solar for the home, over one month later solar is still not activated. There was an issue with the county and the property address, at one point there were 4 different mailing addresses for the same property (only 1 being the actual address). A brand-new home and we have had a breaker trip when doing the laundry. Would not recommend Richmond American to anyone. ... More

To busy to finish houses and do not put in the quality into their work. When trying to get problems fixed, they are impossible to reach.

The Sales Rep we went through was incompetent. Before viewing the home for the first time, we were told the crawl space would be 2 feet high, that our side yard would stretch down to the curb giving us a substantial amount of yard space and that a pool/clubhouse was to be built across the street. Upon actually viewing the home, we discovered the crawl space was only 2 feet high thus making it almost unusable for storage purposes as we had hoped. LIE ONE. But because we appreciated the natural lighting from it being an end unit, the amount of yard space we were to have, in addition to the clubhouse being built across the street and playground right around the corner, we moved forward with putting a deposit down same day. Then, one day during the sale process, I drove by the unit to discover the fence line was being put up, but it was nowhere near the curb line as I was informed it would be. I immediately reached out to the Sales Rep to express concern and was repeatedly told that was not the fence line, but that she would inquire on her end and get back to me. Turns out, that was the fence line. We lost approximately 9 feet from the fence that runs parallel to my house, down the curb. Overall, it ended up being about 550 sq. ft. of space. LIE TWO. This was beyond upsetting. I only wish I had known what was to come because I would have fought to get out the contact then. The third upset came when I decided to reach out to the CAB directly to inquire about the pool/clubhouse being built across the street. To my dismay, the CAB notified me that a pool/clubhouse was in fact not being built there as the land was designated for retail space. When I hung up the phone with them, I immediately called our Sales Rep to notify her of such and asked her to confirm this information on her. The Richmond office supposedly held an emergency meeting where they all gathered round to call the CAB themselves only to be told the same information I had been told. The site plan Richmond was holding onto, and making a great selling pitch for, was from 2021. LIE THREE. As unfortunate as our sale process was, we have had an equal amount of misfortune since moving into our home. After the sale closed, we our unit did not come with a garage door opener. Who in their right mind would sell a home without a garage door opener this day in age. To top it off, all but one other neighbor had garage door openers installed by Richmond as part of their home purchase. Lucky them. During our walkthrough, we were told we were not allowed to test the AC unit because it was still wintertime (it was a relatively warm day in late March). We thought it odd and made mention of such, but the walkthrough continued without it. Come May and warmer weather, we finally went to use our AC and it wouldn’t work. I reached out the Warranty Rep who did his best to get someone out, but I was told I would have to wait till Monday (my assumption is that Richmond wouldn’t foot the bill to have a tech come out on OT). So we had to endure a weekend of 85+ degree temps, in addition to my infants room getting zero airflow during such weather. These are just a few of the inconveniences we have endured at Richmond American Homes’ expense. For anyone reading this, come prepared to ask a million questions if/when you decide to purchase a home from Richmond American Homes. Ask for the plot plan! Ask for proof! I can only home others come better prepared than we were. What a sad way to purchase our first home. ... More

Unfortunately we had a terrible experience. Our walk through was not done correctly. There was a few things that were not disclosed when we first looked at the house. Things that need to be fixed before closing werent, the super was no where to be found. The list goes on. The issues that got rolled over havent been fixed ,again super nowhere to be found. Took about 3-4 weeks of me calling around for information and finally got a hold of a gentleman that is now moving things along. Some items have been fixed and finally someone that you can actually count on answering and getting you information. Would not buy again from Richmond homes. ... More

My experience with Richmond American Homes was not the best. Our sales agent, Lizett, had significant communication issues regarding our closing and walkthrough dates. Despite her assurances, we frequently had to follow up, which was frustrating. Additionally, her explanations of the buying process were often unclear and misleading, though I believe this was not intentional. She would benefit from training to improve her communication skills and ensure her statements are accurate and clear. Overall, dealing with her felt very challenging. In contrast, the lender provided excellent communication, consistently following up at every step of the loan approval process. They were the highlight of this home buying experience. As for the home itself, it was satisfactory, but there were numerous issues identified during the inspection that were not addressed before our move-in date. We have been informed that some of these issues will only be resolved during our 30-day walkthrough. Overall, the level of service from Richmond American Homes needs significant improvement. ... More

Sales team had zero knowledge of the process. Including the supervisor. Also, my lawn looks like a 9-year-old installed it.

The houses are slapped together as fast as possible with multiple serious errors. Much talk, but little action is expended in resolving the issues. I DARE Richmond American to contact me. They won't.

Decided to buy a ready to move in house that wasn’t ready; Sales rep quit halfway into the buying process; The maker’s lender was extremely incompetent and did not communicate much of anything to me; had to resubmit multiple documents multiple times; lending agent stopped communicating the last few weeks before my expected close date; new lending agent was clueless about the process and had me resubmit documents that were already on file; everything was disorganized and hectic and the process was extremely frustrating…when we moved in, the home had numerous issues to deal with that took forever to get fixed; the home’s workmanship and quality was poor…I should’ve done more research on the builder and area; the same model home was sold for way less just a few weeks prior…buyer beware ... More

During our build there was turnover in some key positions which led to delays, poor communication, and ultimately a disappointing final product. The unnecessary delays led to additional storage and alternative living expenses that added up. The poor communication led to a lack of accountability during the building process, and this became evident when the final product was made available. At closing, the house was incomplete and lacked the level of pride and craftsmanship one would expect for a home in this price range. From large, egregious errors (Example: exhaust vent fan falling out of the ceiling), to a lack of detail with simple tasks (Example: door handles and electric outlets crooked throughout) we have been frustrated and disappointed with the entire Richmond American home buying experience. I would not recommend this company. ... More

It was a pretty irritating experience buying a new build from Richmond

I was promised $10k towards closing costs if I signed by a certain date and if I used the preferred lender another $9k. Fine print of contract said all of nothing. Sales agent made a promise and did not keep it. Still have warranty issues, blue tape items not finished and no front yard landscaping after a month of living in the home with no timeline on when it will be completed.

The carpet is so thin and bare the carpet tack made my feet bleed. NONE of the shelving was installed into studs, I had to fix it all myself. The pantry shelves were cut too short, and I am still waiting for that to be fixed. The roof pools water on it during storms instead of having the grading set correctly. The garage door strip was cut short so I have mice in the garage. They pressure you to give them all Five Star reviews, they don't deserve them. The sales staff doesn't explain that the bathroom tile you get is just builder grade white blah, unlike the model home. The appliances on the brochure and in the model home are far superior to the low grade stuff they installed i.e. the GE refrigerator they installed is for sale at Home depot for $900, meanwhile you pay $1,800 for it. The dishwasher is sooo loud you can only run it at night. The brochure also shows that you get a tiled backsplash in the kitchen, not true in what they deliver. So if you want to buy a brand new "fixer-upper" home, come on down. ... More

When we did our walk through, we were told all repairs would be done on a timely manner, which has not been the case. We are going on our third month and we still have several issues, that have not been addressed. I was told by our Sales Rep and Builder to create tickets in the ticketing portal, but this has done nothing to escalate our reported issues. We have talked to our Neighbors and they are also experiencing the same issues with the Builder and Repairs. This is unacceptable in my opinion when purchasing a new home.

Our experience with Richmond American Homes has been nothing short of a disaster, and I feel compelled to warn potential buyers. From misleading information to shockingly poor quality and abysmal customer service, this builder has proven to be a master of deception. Before closing, we were provided incorrect school zoning information. It later became clear they had the correct details but deliberately withheld them until after the closing date. This blatant dishonesty alone should be a massive red flag for anyone considering their homes. Their claims of "good quality" are an absolute joke. On the very first day we moved in, all the toilets were inexplicably clogged. We desperately tried to reach their emergency team, but there was no response, forcing my family, including my elderly mother, to seek refuge at a friend's house in the middle of the night. The emergency team finally showed up the next day. Not only did they fail to apologize for this horrific ordeal, but they also didn’t reimburse me. This level of disregard for their customers' well-being is simply unacceptable. Beyond the initial plumbing nightmare, we've been plagued with numerous other quality issues. Doors, windows, and water taps all presented problems, and while some were eventually "fixed," these repairs often took an excessive amount of time, and new issues continue to emerge even after the so-called fixes. It's clear that their homes are built with the cheapest materials and/or minimal care. I've already saved several friends from making the same mistake, directing them to a more reputable builder instead. I urge anyone considering Richmond American Homes to treat them as your absolute last option. Be extremely cautious with their sellers, as they seem to prioritize making a sale over providing accurate information. I genuinely feel tricked and misled by this builder. Save yourself the stress, frustration, and financial burden. Look elsewhere. ... More

I had a deeply disappointing experience working with Richmond American Homes and their mortgage services(Home American Mortgage). As a first time homebuyer, I expected guidance and support throughout the process instead, I felt completely abandoned. Calls went unanswered, my questions were ignored, and I was left to navigate complex and stressful decisions entirely on my own. This was supposed to be an exciting milestone, but instead, it became a source of anxiety and frustration. I would not recommend Richmond American to anyone, especially first time buyers who need responsiveness and transparency. The lack of communication and accountability made this one of the worst experiences I’ve had with a company. ... More