Two Decades of Custom Excellence
Since 2002, Reality Homes has delivered thousands of custom-built homes throughout the Pacific Northwest. Founded by brothers Lowell and Jamie Hankel, we’ve grown from a single showroom in Fife, Washington, to 10 Design Centers across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Our success stems from an unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and energy-efficient design. As recognized leaders in the “Built on Your Land” industry, we combine decades of expertise with the flexibility to meet each client’s unique vision.
At Reality Homes, we transform your dream into reality—built with integrity, designed for life.
Our Mission: The Foundation of Our Excellence
Reality Homes is a distinguished family-owned company dedicated to transforming homeowners’ visions into exceptional living spaces. Our commitment to excellence is anchored in four fundamental principles:
- Continuous Education – We maintain our position at the forefront of the building industry through ongoing professional development, staying current with emerging technologies and innovative building materials that set new standards in residential construction.
- Design Flexibility – “Your Home, Your Way” represents our core philosophy of personalized service. Our expertise in customization ensures that each residence we create authentically reflects the unique vision and lifestyle of its owners.
- Exceptional Value – Every Reality home features thoughtfully selected, premium appointments that deliver safety, health, comfort, and strong investment returns, ensuring lasting value for our clients.
- Industry-Leading Customer Support – As recipients of the 2025 Builder of Integrity Award, the 2018 Premiere Builder Award and the prestigious 2012 Diamond Builder Award, we maintain our reputation for excellence through attentive client communication and responsive service throughout every phase of the building process.
Quality is Our Philosophy
In addition to frequent site visits, our Field Managers have multiple quality checkpoints in which workmanship and quality are thoroughly scrutinized against a comprehensive set of measures, including:
- Pre-Construction Plan Check w/ Homeowner
- Engineering Plan Check
- Pre-Foundation Site Check
- Foundation Quality Check
- Framing Quality Check w/ written 20 point check list
- Heating, Electrical and Plumbing Systems Quality Check
- Siding and Trim Detail Quality Check
- Insulation and Pre-Drywall Check
- Drywall Installation Quality Check
- Cabinet and Trim Detail Quality Check
- Carpet and Hard Surface Quality Check
- Fixture and Pre-Final Quality Check w/ written 10 point check list
- Homeowner Walk Thru Quality Check
To bring it all “home for you, we measure our success on one variable- your satisfaction.
Ready to get started? Contact our office with any questions you may have about our custom built homes!
