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Benchmark Homes
The name says it all. Larry and Elizabeth Boggs founded Benchmark in 1971 with the team concept of developing their own communities, building all the homes in each community (not selling lots to individual builders) and marketing their own homes through their Benchmark Realty Group.

That philosophy has give their purchasers a great deal of satisfaction and peace of mind because Benchmark is building the homes in each community and the customer sees their builder and marketing representative each and every day on the streets of their neighborhood. Therefore, customer warranties are handled daily and promptly. Customers are also given a 2/10 Warranty in addition to the Benchmark Warranty.
Benchmark has two communities, Charlton Crossing and Prestley Park, in Douglasville where the above described team concept is working great. Benchmark has already built 100 plus homes in these communities and has 35 plus lots remaining that are larger than normal with public sewer and water available for these custom homes. The terrain is rolling and picturesque with original hardwood trees and will accommodate full daylight basements and three-car garages.

The area’s distinctive small-town feel is matched with excellent schools and medical facilities, yet is just a short drive from Atlanta, Arbor Place Mall, golfing and the nearly 3,000-acre Sweetwater State Park.
Charlton Crossing, a swim and tennis community, features custom executive family homes priced from the $300’s to the $500’s. Its swim and tennis amenities offer an inviting family lifestyle which complements the area’s small town feel. Located adjacent to Charlton Crossing is Prestley Park, Benchmark’s newest neighborhood. Priced from the $450’s, Prestley Park is a prestigious community which features new and original designs. Both Benchmark communities offer standard features such as granite countertops, 3/4” oak flooring, ceramic tile baths, architectural shingles and heavy custom trim packages which provide unequalled value to homeowners.

Melba Council, the onsite agent for both communities, has been an integral part of the Benchmark team for over 30 years. Melba’s experience and design expertise help the customers to enhance the design and ease of the home buying process, in turn delivering a product and a lifestyle that leads to strong customer satisfaction. “We have been developing and building west of Atlanta for 37 years and have purchased some large tracts of land at very competitive prices. Therefore, since we develop our own communities, we can price our lots lower, in turn giving our homeowners a very competitive price,” Boggs says.

Benchmark is a custom builder at heart. “We will change plans to satisfy the customer,” Boggs says. “We listen to the customer and do what they want as far as room size and design. I think the biggest thing that our buyers like is that they can do some of their own design and redraw their plans to suit the needs.”

Couple that ability to customize with Benchmark’s tried and true workmanship, and you have a winning combination. “At the end of the day, we realize that quality of construction is the most important thing,” Boggs says.

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