Stevens Real Estate at EXP Realty LLC

Ryan was incredible resourceful and guided us through the auction, gave us the lawyer and contractor. Very knowledgeable of the Highland area. Closing was easy because of Ryan's guidance.

Dustin Leibowitz is the Realtor you want in your corner when youre not sure what to do He came to my house for a no obligation consult on whether to sell and instead of pushing a listing he sat down with me for over an hour to map out every option sell now sell later refinance or stay putHe walked the property like a master builder spotting things Id lived with for years roof age drainage quirks curb appeal electrical problems and gave me clear actionable advice on small projects that would boost value without forcing a sale Zero pressure just data comps and honest talkThanks to Dustin I realized selling wasnt right for me yet and Im keeping the house with a smarter plan The guy knows houses inside out listens like a friend and genuinely wants whats best for you Highest recommendation best Hudson Valley Realtor by far

We 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.

Working with Ryan Rooney was an absolute blessing. As a first-time homebuyer and a disabled veteran, I couldn't recommend a better realtor. He went above and beyond to ensure my needs were met, always advocating for my best interests. Did more then what I could've asked for with all the extra steps needed for a VA home loan.

As a first time home buyer I had many questions. Ryan Rooney was patient and knowledgeable, and helped me better understand the local market. He gave honest opinions throughout and made the entire process less intimidating.