Beresford Woods by Risewell Homes

Reviews

• AR

  Angelica Rodriguez

  Jun 17, 2026
  1.0
  Florida buyers (Beresford Woods, DeLand): do your homework before purchasing in this community. Speak with current residents before signing. The information we learned after closing would have significantly influenced our decision. Our experience with Landsea Homes (now RiseWell Homes) was disappointing. The only consistently positive part of our experience was Carl in the warranty department. Unfortunately, when buying a new home, the warranty team should not be the highlight of the experience. During our final walk-through, Andre’s first comment was, “Do not expect perfection.” That statement accurately reflected much of what followed. Quality concerns were often minimized, and there seemed to be a preference for repairing defects rather than replacing them. We dealt with dented walls, dented cabinets, a chipped tile that was painted over instead of replaced, stucco-covered pavers, dried concrete on the lanai, and sliding door tracks full of stucco residue that we were told we could clean ourselves after closing. Jobsite cleanliness was also poor. Contractors frequently left trash behind, and we continue to find construction debris buried in our yard while landscaping years later. The sales process was not fully transparent. Buyers should be aware that the community does not currently have reclaimed water, resulting in significantly higher irrigation costs. Our water bill frequently exceeds $250 per month. Community concerns have been equally frustrating. The entrance monument remains without electricity, leaving the entrance dark at night despite years of complaints. Cheap solar lights were later installed but made little difference. Residents continue to report trespassing, vandalism, broken gates, and poorly maintained amenities, yet meaningful improvements have been difficult to see. Because the HOA remains under developer control, many homeowners feel concerns are acknowledged but rarely resolved. Landscaping has been another ongoing issue, with many residents struggling with grass that never established properly while still receiving violation notices. Our experience with Folio, the management company, has also been disappointing. Residents often feel they must micromanage contractors to receive the quality of service they are paying for. Communication is limited, concerns are acknowledged, but follow-through and visible results are often lacking. Before buying here, drive through the community and speak with current residents. Ask about construction quality, utility costs, amenities, landscaping, security, and how concerns are handled after closing. Their answers may provide a more complete picture than any sales presentation. We simply wish we had been provided with a more complete picture before making our purchase decision.
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  A. P.

  May 2, 2026
  5.0
  New homes
• MB

  Mo Barhamje

  May 1, 2026
  5.0
  We are so thrilled with our new home purchase from Risewell Homes!! The seller’s realtor, Allyson, was incredible and truly went above and beyond to help us get into this beautiful home! Between going to bat for us with her management and answering our many questions, Allyson really went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable and happy with our purchase! Andre, the home contractor, is such a pleasure to work with and really knows his stuff! Andre took care of everything we requested and even came back the second week after we closed to answer questions - you don’t typically see this level of care, especially AFTER the home is closed. Andre is truly a master of his craft and we feel very confident in our forever home! Overall, this is such a beautiful home and a beautiful community! Thank you again Risewell Homes!
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  Taylor

  Apr 28, 2026
  5.0
  We are first time home buyers and before visiting Risewell Homes we had seen so many houses that just did not meet both my partner’s and my needs. Nothing felt right until we decided to take a chance and check out Risewell. That is where we met Allyson and she showed us what truly felt like the home of our dreams! From that moment on, everything just clicked. Once we decided to move forward, she made the entire process feel so much easier than we expected. Allyson was incredibly responsive, addressed every concern we had quickly and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. We always felt like we were in good hands with her. We also had the pleasure of working with Andre from the Risewell team, who handled any physical questions or concerns about the home right away. He is extremely knowledgeable and clearly takes pride in his work. He walked us through every detail and you can tell he genuinely cares about the quality of the homes they build! The communication from the entire team was fast, clear and consistent, which made the whole experience smooth and stress free. The homes are absolutely beautiful and the level of care and attention to detail really stands out. We would absolutely recommend Risewell Homes to our friends and family!