Hello,
I'm writing to express my dissatisfaction with our experience during and after the final walkthrough and the closing of our new home today. Despite closing on the house and having our walkthrough with Ron this morning, we encountered several issues.
Many of the blue tapes indicating needed touch-ups and or painting, were simply removed, leaving the various paint tones unaddressed. During our walkthrough, we informed Connor La Pine of the incomplete work and our unwillingness to sign off until it was resolved. Connor was upset, seemingly because our lender had requested a final document at the same time. Unfortunately, he directed his frustration towards my pregnant wife, Karine Yazidzhyan, and me. He approached us in the kitchen, placed his hands on the counter, and raised his voice, saying, "I'm not worried about this paint; I'm more concerned about your loan." When I asked why, he explained that he had sent a document to our lender a week ago, and now our lender needed a different one. I reassured him not to worry about our loan and to focus on fixing the paint issues by the end of the day, as our loan would be funded by then. Connor's disrespectful tone towards my wife prompted me to ask him to leave us alone.
Ron was present and called in painters to rectify the issues that should have been resolved before the walkthrough. By 2 pm, Ron confirmed that the walls had been repainted and everything was in order. Around 1 pm, our lender informed us that the funding was complete, and we could pick up our keys. Our realtor notified us around 3 pm that the keys were ready at Connor's office.
When my wife and I arrived to collect our keys, Connor handed us a small bag containing the keys and garage opener, slamming them on the table in front of my pregnant wife. My wife asked if she could express her feelings about the treatment we received during the transaction.
Connor's attitude, lack of customer service, and professionalism were unacceptable. As my wife tried to speak, Connor kept interrupting her. I intervened, asking him to listen. Connor then angrily declared, "You know what, we're done here!" and began to take back our keys. I stepped in and took the bag from him. He retreated to his office, where a woman who appeared to be neither a customer nor an employee, was present.
I called Ron to find out who Connor's supervisor was and was given Bill Lewis' number. Despite multiple attempts, I couldn't reach him. Connor then called the police. We stayed in the office, awaiting someone to properly hand over our keys and explain essential details like the gate code, mail box location, garage opener, etc. The police arrived, listened to our account, had my wife sign, and we finally left with our keys.
I believe we were subjected to profiling and discrimination. Connor's behavior towards my lender, my real estate agent, my wife and and myself, all of Middle Eastern descent, was deeply troubling. His demeanor, attitude, and passive aggressiveness are unacceptable. Is this how DR Horton treats home buyers? If I had known, I would never have considered purchasing a home from you.
I demand a formal apology to my wife from Connor La Pine. Our attorneys will advise us on the next steps regarding today's distressing experience. This incident has caused my six-month pregnant wife tremendous stress, overshadowing what should have been a joyous occasion. This treatment is unacceptable and must be addressed.
Purchasing a home should be a positive experience, not marred by such unacceptable behavior. I am prepared to file a complaint against Connor La Pine's real estate license for his unethical actions in attempting to withhold our keys. I have attached a photo of the three police cars that arrived due to Connor's inability to provide proper customer service. His disrespect and discrimination against me, my culture, and my family will not be tolerated.