Homebuilder Ratings & Reviews

Olson Homes Reviews

549 Homeowner Reviews Completed Jul 2024 - Jan 2026

Overall Satisfaction

4.7
Customers' overall satisfaction
4.8
Customers' willingness to refer our communities to their friends and family

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Most Recent 20 Comments
Purchase Experience Testimonials from Real Homebuyers

La Habra, CA, on Jan 16, 2026

Everything’s been great

5.0
Verified Homeowner
La Habra, CA, on Jan 13, 2026

Exceptional communication and customer service from the whole team. I felt taken care of every step of the way, everyone turned what was initially an intimidating experience to a very pleasant one.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Downey, CA, on Jan 11, 2026

This is my first purchase and the process of owning this property was so easy. All the people of olson homes was so professional and guided me on every steps of purchasing this home.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Downey, CA, on Jan 08, 2026

[name removed], Jan, and [name removed] have all been wonderful to work with. From the start of the process [name removed] was always available to answer any questions that arose. [name removed] has been great in following up with issues with the home after we moved in. There was a pretty major issue with the granite counter and the kitchen backsplash tiles but they were taken care of in a timely manner

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Garden Grove, CA, on Jan 05, 2026

Likes: every member of the team are accessible, wonderfully nice and helpful. I was informed along the whole process.

4.9
Verified Homeowner
Downey, CA, on Jan 04, 2026

[name removed], [name removed] and [name removed] where awesome to work with. Great team

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Downey, CA, on Jan 02, 2026

[name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] have been very helpful. They made the experience very smooth and are the main reason I am as happy as I am.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Long Beach, CA, on Dec 31, 2025

Purchase experience was great! I was out of state, relocating to CA, and the communication was fantastic. Really made the process easy.

3.9
Verified Homeowner
La Habra, CA, on Dec 25, 2025

I do not like [name removed] being so unreasonable when it comes to trash deal. I was away for the Veterans day weekend and came back on the day of (which was Tuesday). It was that one time when I put my trash cans away on a Tuesday afternoon instead of Monday. It was a holiday and they still made a big deal out of it. They took a picture and send me both an email and actual mail as if I had done something absolutely bizarre.

4.5
Verified Homeowner
La Habra, CA, on Dec 24, 2025

[name removed] was friendly and always welcoming.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Garden Grove, CA, on Dec 21, 2025

[name removed] has [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] to thank for our positive feedback. They have been friendly, professional, helpful, and provided timely assistance along the journey. Also, please acknowledge [name removed] from Vintage Design for without her the house would not be put together in such a short time.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
La Habra, CA, on Dec 17, 2025

Regardless who you talk to at [name removed], they are ALL friendly and are willing to help all the time. You definitely feel like you are in good hands with them.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
La Habra, CA, on Dec 13, 2025

My husband and I loved every step of the way during our purchase experience. Everyone at Olson Homes has been so kind and accommodating from the beginning. We thank everyone for making our first home-buying experience a fun and exciting one!

4.6
Verified Homeowner
La Habra, CA, on Dec 08, 2025

Like: ease of transition, step-by-step guidance throughout purchase experience, contacts were readily available to assist, issues with the house were quickly resolved. Dislike: N/A

4.7
Verified Homeowner
Hacienda Heights, CA, on Dec 08, 2025

[name removed]'s customer service and communication has been great!

4.7
Verified Homeowner
Compton, CA, on Dec 08, 2025

jason is amazing!

5.0
Verified Homeowner
La Habra, CA, on Dec 07, 2025

I’ve had such a great experience with Olson Homes. From the very beginning, [name removed] and [name removed] have been amazing to work with~professional, responsive, and truly invested in making the process smooth and stress-free. [name removed] has been incredibly helpful, always quick to answer questions and walk me through every detail with patience. [name removed] has also been fantastic, making sure everything stays on track and that I feel supported throughout the process. It’s rare to find a team that is both genuinely friendly and highly knowledgeable, but [name removed] has exactly that. I’m so grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend them.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
La Habra, CA, on Dec 06, 2025

Everything throughout the process from contract through move-in was so smooth! Things were explained well and if I ever had any questions, they had answers right away.

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Compton, CA, on Dec 04, 2025

The staff is friendly and courteous

5.0
Verified Homeowner
Compton, CA, on Dec 04, 2025

I like that [name removed] always answer

4.9
Verified Homeowner

Builder Profile

#1 Builder for Best Overall Customer Experience
2017-2018 & 2020!

Each Olson community starts with a simple question. How can we give homeowners the best quality of life possible? The answer starts with where we build. Committed to seeing the potential of the urban landscape, we re-entitle, rezone, and develop underutilized parcels, building energy-efficient homes that are close to jobs, key transportation links, and numerous recreational and entertainment options. Since most of our communities are in mature neighborhoods, they require minimal infrastructure, helping to keep construction costs low, taxes reasonable, and home prices attainable. Each Olson community name includes the word “walk” because our vision is for homeowners to be able to exit their front door and walk to shopping, restaurants, cafes, and schools, engaging with their neighbors and becoming part of the fabric of their cities.

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