Business Details
12 Years
experience
Award-Winning Home Builders in Minnesota
Robert Thomas Homes has been dedicated to crafting exceptional residences across the Twin Cities since 2014. Our commitment to design excellence and quality craftsmanship is evident in every home we build, combining innovation with practicality to create spaces that meet the evolving needs of modern families. With over a decade of experience, we have earned 31 Reggie Awards for design and construction excellence, reflecting our industry leadership. Our team of award-winning interior designers and construction professionals works collaboratively to deliver personalized solutions, from custom floor plans to energy-efficient features.We prioritize sustainability through our Designated Green Path certification, ensuring every home meets rigorous energy efficiency standards. Our comprehensive approach includes a 10-year structural warranty and dedicated customer care, demonstrating our commitment to long-term client satisfaction. By preserving natural landscapes and fostering community connections, we build neighborhoods that enhance the quality of life for residents while maintaining transparency and ethical standards throughout the process.
Services
New Home Construction
Custom Design Services
Quick Move-In Homes
On Your Own Lot
Showcase Model Homes
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Award-winning designs with 31 Reggie Awards since 2014
- Energy-efficient homes with third-party HERS certification
- Award-winning interior design team for personalized selections
- 10-year structural warranty on all new constructions
- Community-focused developments with preserved natural landscapes
Associations and certifications
- Housing First Minnesota
- Designated Green Path builder
What people say
Smooth process
Exceptional design
Beautiful neighborhoods
Quality craftsmanship
Move-in ready homes
Services
New Home Construction
We build custom-designed residences across Twin Cities communities, offering 40+ floor plans with options for lot customization. Our homes feature energy-efficient construction, premium finishes, and flexible layouts for modern living. With 10+ years of experience, we deliver homes that combine architectural innovation with practical functionality.
Quick Move-In Homes
Our inventory of completed homes provides immediate occupancy with designer-selected finishes. Available in multiple communities, these homes include upgraded features like quartz countertops and smart home technology. We offer financing promotions and self-guided tours for convenient home buying.
On Your Own Lot
We build custom homes on client-owned properties across Minnesota. Our process includes site evaluation, design adaptation, and construction management. Available floor plans start at $364,900 with options for heritage and tradition collections.
Showcase Model Homes
Experience our award-winning designs through 20+ model homes open Thursday-Monday. These fully furnished examples showcase our architectural details, interior design options, and community layouts. Models range from $435,900 to $1.3M with various bedroom configurations.
Interior Design Services
Our award-winning designers help personalize home selections including cabinetry, flooring, and lighting. The process includes material libraries, trend consultations, and final finish selections. We offer coordinated design packages to ensure cohesive aesthetics throughout your home.
People
Katie Collins
Senior Interior Designer
ASID-certified designer with expertise in construction management. Specializes in balancing client needs with budget constraints while guiding homeowners through the selection process.
Michelle Olson
Interior Designer
Residential design specialist with focus on creating elegant, functional spaces. Curates timeless interior selections while incorporating homeowner preferences into personalized design appointments.
Questions
What types of homes does Robert Thomas Homes build?
We build single-family homes in traditional and modern farmhouse styles across 15+ Twin Cities communities, with options for custom lots, quick move-in, and showcase models.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we offer the Tradition Mortgage 2-Year Step-Up Program with 3.99% rate, plus standard financing through partner lenders for all home types.
What energy-efficient features are included?
All homes meet Designated Green Path standards with third-party HERS ratings, including efficient insulation, air sealing, and energy-saving appliances.
Can I build on my own property?
Yes, we offer custom construction on client-owned lots across Minnesota with design adaptation services and site-specific planning.
What warranties are provided?
We include 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, and 10-year structural warranties, plus manufacturer warranties on installed materials and appliances.
Are there model homes open to the public?
Yes, 20+ showcase models are open Thursday-Monday 12-5pm across the Twin Cities, featuring fully furnished examples of all home collections.
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Reviews (6)
Andrew Aegerter
Jun 11, 2021
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The homes are about average. Like any builder, they tend to lean towards cheaper materials in order to keep profit margins high. Nice homes, but not worth the price, in my opinion. Only real issue I have is how they designed the light switch placement in many rooms and how many unnecessary 3 and 4 way switches there are. My goodness is the placements of the switches in these homes illogical half the time.
Edit: In response to their response that I received. The highly visible aspects of the home are high quality, that's part of the reason the cost is high. However, when looking at low-level details
Edit: In response to their response that I received. The highly visible aspects of the home are high quality, that's part of the reason the cost is high. However, when looking at low-level details
Jordan Lee
Dec 09, 2019
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Hands down one of the best home buying experiences. We were hours away from signing a contract with Pulte homes but decided to make a quick pitstop at RT Homes in Lakeville to check it out. My wife and I met with Lisa Norton, who is smart, experienced, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Lisa helped us find our new home and answered all of our questions to ensure we got everything we wanted on top of moving in on time. It is because of Lisa Norton that we ended up buying our new home with Robert Thomas and we are so happy we did! We have lived in the house 3 weeks now and are loving the neighborhood
Paul Larsen
Jun 23, 2019
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Robert Thomas Homes built our single level living Villa in 2018. Michelle Schwartz was our sales person and she was wonderful to work with. Gail Dougherty was the designer we worked with and she was excellent and very helpful. Greg Mefford oversaw our home construction and he was terrific. All around it was a great experience. We love our new home. Whenever we had a repair needed we contacted Jessica Warren in Customer Care and she made sure the warranty service was completed in a timely way. We just completed the year end warranty service and Bill Neumann, our Customer Care Representative made
Tonya Ullrich
Jun 15, 2019
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Lisa Norton has been an absolute pleasure to work with! She has been there to help us through the whole process of purchasing our new home. Lisa is truly committed to her clients and has surpassed our expectations time and time again! Her dedication, excellent listening and communication skills, and professionalism show how experienced she is. You can tell that she loves what she does. We are excited to move into our new house at Spirit of Brandtjen Farms! We are also very impressed with the quality of our new home! Thank you Robert Thomas Homes!
Austin Hatch
Oct 10, 2018
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The homes themselves are great however they are building them faster and faster which seems to have effected their ability to address issues with their customers. With the amount they charge you would expect issues to be resolved by Robert Thomas but they just direct you to Google and service providers in the area.
Anton Korotchuk
Aug 13, 2018
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We have the honor to be a trade partner with Robert Thomas Homes. They have a very professional team that builds a great semi custom home for a good price! Keep up the good work! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new home. The attention to detail and product offering is in matched to others in the same category.
