Homebuilder Ratings & Reviews

Minto Communities - USA

Northwest Florida

2,252 Homeowner Reviews
Mar 2024 - Sep 2025

Overall Satisfaction

4.7
Customers' overall satisfaction
4.9
Customers' willingness to refer our communities to their friends and family

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Builder Profile

Our story begins in 1955 with a simple belief: that we could build better places to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. Since then, The Minto Group has successfully built a fully-integrated real estate company that can meet the needs of any individual, family, investor or business. We’ve accomplished a lot over the years, and as we continue to celebrate new ventures, milestones, innovations and investments, we’re always looking ahead to what’s possible. Read on to learn more about our journey over the past 60+ years.

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Most Recent 20 Comments From Northwest Florida
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

Panama City Beach, FL, on Sep 12, 2025

Our builder [name removed] was great to work with. He kept us well informed with calls and photos. After we moved in he can by to make sure there no issues or concerns.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Sep 09, 2025

We loved the great communication throughout the building process. [name removed] did a great job on our home!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Sep 06, 2025

Everyone involved was thorough, knowledgeable and pleasant! My builder, [name removed] was THE BEST!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Sep 04, 2025

The people on staff here are incredible. They are always friendly and happy. But mostly it is our builder - [name removed] - that has made everything such an incredible experience for us. He has gone above and beyond from our first meeting to present day. We had a unique situation with a severe health setback with my husband early in our process and [name removed] made himself available to us practically 24/7. He sent regular pictures, text messages just to check in, informative emails, accommodated any visit request that we had, had amazing advice and ideas and has continued to check on us as we settle in. [name removed] followed my husband’s recovery process and pushed hard to get an earlier closing for us - he saw a need and he made sure that we were taken care of. We can’t say enough positive things about [name removed] and we feel honored to now count him as a friend.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Sep 04, 2025

Our sales rep [name removed]'s was awesome. We were told he retired, but no new sales rep reached out to us during the process or during our closing. Whole experience went smoothly from sales, to design, to an awesome builder who did quality work and communicated well throughout the building process.

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Sep 02, 2025

The overall experience was quite smooth. Most of our concerns or questions were answered immediately.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 30, 2025

All went well.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 25, 2025

This is our third home and the first time to build. It was hard to pick which floor plan we liked the best because they were all great. It was a lot of fun to choose our options and put it all together as we wanted.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 17, 2025

Our builder [name removed] was absolutely incredible. She responded so quickly to any text or phone call. She treated us like her family. What a valued employee she is. We love our new home the quality is outstanding. [name removed] addressed every little detail we brought to his attention. Disliked only the bathroom fixtures. Only one towel rack and toilet paper roll too far away.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 16, 2025

The communication was fantastic. The quality of the home exceeded our expectations. There was always a positive and enthusiastic vibe from everyone at Minto.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 15, 2025

We liked the updates from our builder [name removed]. Fyi, from the beginning we never heard about homes being sold (not built). We didn't have that in mind, but it might be nice for all to see what's available.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 14, 2025

From start to finish everyone had our best interests in mind: [name removed]: our sales experience was wonderful... we know he has moved on but he was great! [name removed]: Our experience at the Design Center was incredible... she was very attentive to our vision of the house and she enabled us to put it together! [name removed]: The absolute star of your staff... He was incredible from start to finish and his support continues.... weekly updates throughout the building process, never forgetting to return a call, and always keeping us informed... a true professional committed to the new homeowners move in experience!!! We were blessed! And the rest of your staff... we are now part of the family!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 13, 2025

[name removed] was great! My experience was different from most since I bought a custom build and had no choices on the build. Wish I’d been told more about no light fixtures and plugs not being 20 volts. Many things I do blow the circuit and not happy about that.

4.8
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 13, 2025

I wish we had more options regarding finishes, flooring and paint. Or at least have the option to not put in any cabinets and do it ourselves later. This was a waste of money. We also was taken off guard by our house being available so soon. It was a nice surprise, however, not being able to see all the things that we needed to do earlier made us feel rushed. There were a few outlets, etc. that I realized that I missed, and no way to have them added. I feel something that easy should be accommodated. With that being said. Everyone that we worked with was fantastic! Cannot say enough about [name removed] and [name removed], great experience!

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 12, 2025

Everything was ready for move-in! Home was clean and in working order. Closing contract was very easy.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 11, 2025

The Sales Office ([name removed]) kept in close contact with us along the way and even though we had a with of builders we were very happy with both of them and felt it finished well with [name removed] who did a through job and kept us informed and shared in our excitement with us.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 11, 2025

Questions answered promptly, everyone was knowledgeable, friendly.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 11, 2025

I/we enjoyed working with all the [name removed] people. They made this experience enjoyable.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 10, 2025

We loved the entire sales center experience. [name removed] was awesome! The tour, the model homes, the friendliness of everyone was a big hit. We didn't have this planned, but we fell in love with the community, and it started at the sales center. The build process was very good--[name removed] (first) kept us well updated, and it was a pleasure to meet him. Then [name removed] took over, and he has been excellent also: really good on communication, updates, taking care of little problems. I loved the Design Center choices, and [name removed] was so helpful in keeping in our budget. There is one thing she missed, however (and so did I): I wanted GOLD accents in the two full baths, and I ended up with gold pulls on the cabinets, and silver everywhere else. That was a little disappointing. However---We love our Breeze Bay! If I could change anything, I would have liked to know that there is not very much space between us and our neighbors: we might have purchased a different and more expensive lot for more room around us. The next thing I would change is that Minto SHOULD FOR SURE offer a closet option where the Key Drop is ( that would make an excellent entry closet, and how we all need that extra closet space!), and the den option (which we have) SHOULD ALSO HAVE SHELVING/CLOSET options where the "bar" area is. The other option should be SMOOTH walls/ceiling--I would love to put up some of the new wallpaper options available but that wouldn't work on textured walls. And the last thing I would change is low flow toilet and shower water options--I really do not like the low water flow and wish we could have other options. Lastly, there is a line of palm trees along the back of the home boundaries a few houses down, but we don't have the palm trees, and we would love to have them. Maybe this was an HOA mistake?? So all of these things are out of the hands of the builder, [name removed], who has been EXCELLENT from the get go, and whatever he makes, he should get a raise. Also, [name removed] has been GREAT to work with, as has [name removed]! We LOVE our new community!!! (PS [name removed] [name removed] should also get a raise, whatever she makes, because she is SO AWESOME!! I have a little Youtube channel on [name removed] life, and [name removed] has been so helpful in getting me correct info for my videos!) We know we picked the right community to retire in, and it was been a very positive experience!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Panama City Beach, FL, on Aug 08, 2025

The video updates from [name removed]. He is not only knowledgeable but also very thorough describing exactly what was taking place during the building process. He addressed all our questions promptly and did so with his friendly upbeat outlook. He took great care to make sure all of the upgrades we invested in were done to perfection.

5.0
Verified Homeowner