ZillowVERIFIEDWe worked with Dustin to purchase our home in New Paltz. From the beginning, he asked detailed questions about how we actually wanted to live - not just budget and bedrooms, but specifics. In our case, direct access to bike trails was non-negotiable. Over the following months, he filtered properties carefully and only brought us homes that truly aligned with that priority. When we toured houses, he didnt stay upstairs talking about finishes. He went straight to the basement with us. He reviewed heating systems, water setups, electrical panels, service dates - and walked through what we were seeing. Drawing from his background as a contractor, he assessed structure and mechanics in real time. That gave us clarity long before formal inspections. When we found the house that ultimately became ours, he dug into the background of the property and the people involved in the deal. That context shaped how we structured our offer and approached negotiation. At the most critical point in the negotiation, I had an emotional reaction and was ready to shift course. Instead of escalating, Dustin calmly walked through the numbers, the timing, and the goals we had set months earlier. He reminded us what we said we wanted. Because he had built trust over time, we listened. That steadiness mattered. Throughout the process, he made himself available well beyond normal business hours. And even after closing, he continued supporting us aEUR" connecting us with vendors, answering questions, and helping us settle in. The relationship didnt end at the transaction. If youre looking for a flashy, fast-talking NYC high-rise broker, Dustin isnt that. He operates with a Hudson Valley temperament aEUR" measured, relational, grounded in the local community. In our experience, thats an advantage when buying here. Were glad he was on our side.