As a top homebuilder in the nation with over 30 years of experience, Richmond American has built a solid reputation for superb craftsmanship, classic designs and floorplans that fit a variety of lifestyles. Since entering the Jacksonville market two and a half years ago, they have quickly become the number one single-family homebuilder in Northeast Florida.
Richmond American’s Jacksonville Home Gallery was recently honored with the 2005 Laurel Award for the Best Selection Center. The Laurel Awards were established over 12 years ago to honor those who have achieved excellence in the homebuilding industry. These distinguished awards are the highest accolades given by the Sales and Marketing Council of Northeast Florida Builders Association.
Stepping into the Home Gallery, it’s easy to see why this innovative retail environment is award-winning. Realtors and their clients alike are warmly greeted and offered complimentary coffee and refreshments. The relaxed, pressure-free environment goes a long way to setting minds at ease. The Home Gallery’s new approach to home searching and buying offers huge advantages to Realtors, especially when they have clients who are new to the area. Instead of driving all around town looking for a neighborhood, Realtors can show clients various areas of town with the convenience of the interactive displays. Clients can compare neighborhoods across Baker, Duval, Nassau, Clay and St. Johns counties and narrow down their favorites without ever leaving the Home Gallery. Images, videos and community maps are available to make the decision easier, including detailed information about nearby recreation, shopping and transportation routes.
Richmond American’s home collections are also on display at the Home Gallery. Realtors can search through floorplans with their clients until they find the perfect home. Whether they are first-time buyers seeking a starter home, second-time buyers looking to move up to meet the needs of a growing family, or seasoned buyers looking for a place where they can retire and relax, Richmond American has a floorplan tailored for their lifestyle. And Realtors love using the Home Gallery as a tool to learn more about a client’s individual needs and preferences. Priced from the mid $100s to the upper $500s, over 70 designer floorplans are available in the Jacksonville area, ranging from approx. 1,364 to 3,520 square feet of gracious living space. Clients really start to get excited about purchasing a Richmond American home when they discover all the features available to them, such as bonus rooms, foyers, formal living and dining rooms, lofts, owner’s suites, balconies, breakfast nooks, kids’ retreats, fireplaces and vaulted ceilings.
“At Richmond American, our classic plans are designed for a wide range of families. We are committed to offering our homebuyers both quality and versatility,” said Amber King, Marketing Manager for Richmond American Homes in Jacksonville. This dedication to quality is evident in every home Richmond American builds, and it’s the reason they’ve risen through the ranks to emerge as one of the top homebuilders in the nation. Time and again they have proven themselves as a homebuilder people can trust, delivering on their promise of classic, sophisticated homes for hundreds of thousands of families across the country.
Another great selling tool at the Home Gallery is their display of various colors, textures, fixtures and finishing touches that will be available to homebuyers when they purchase. Upgrades such as hardwood floors and granite countertops line the walls, and there are three exquisite model kitchens. When Realtors are able to walk their clients through their dream kitchens in person, it’s much easier to excite and inspire them to buy a new home. Realtors also love showing them the simplicity of the Color Studios, where finishing choices have been matched and approved by professional Design Consultants so they can feel confident that their selections will harmonize. Buyers love knowing they’ll be able to bring in swatches from pillows and curtains to ensure that their design choices match their home décor. The professional consultations are a complimentary service to buyers and it’s a benefit that clearly sets Richmond American above the competition.
Another advantage of the Home Gallery experience is the easy access to Richmond American’s affiliates, HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation and American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. Together, these companies offer an advantageous relationship that is customer-focused, helping to make the homebuying experience as convenient as possible. Representatives are available to meet with Realtors and their clients at the Home Gallery. Pre-qualifying gives homebuyers a better idea of what kind of upgrades fit within for their budget.
Richmond American Homes’ parent company, M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., was recently recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the nation’s “Most Admired Builders.” What’s more, M.D.C. Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes is a publicly traded company and is one of only seven builders in the industry to have received an investment grade rating from all three major credit rating agencies. And they’ve been named to Forbes magazine’s “Platinum List” of the 400 best big companies in America eight consecutive times.
No other homebuilder in the industry offers a Realtor and client-focused selection center with the scope and variety of Richmond American’s Home Gallery. Visit this award-winning retail location off of Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road or online at DiscoverHomeGallery.com. Come in with your clients to search for a new home, or just to browse and learn more about how this unique concept can work for you. For more information about any of Richmond American’s communities throughout the Jacksonville area, call 800-221-3014. To preview the wide selection of floorplans and take virtual tours, visit their website at RichmondAmerican.com.