Dylan Taft

5/28/22Kathee Stewart

Google Review

Very professional and understood the historical beauty of our home.

5/17/22Stevie Nicole Meder

Google Review

Karin Wulff was absolutely a pleasure to work with. As an aside: I typically stick to working with women when it comes to real estate in any capacity, they tend to just *get it* more often then men who are generally pushy and sales-oriented. No one at Taft Street was pushy, ever, and I felt like I was in great hands. Karin really did *get it*. She was kind, patient, answered all my questions (sometimes twice), had great referrals for me, checked in with me often, and continues to check in with me long after the sale. Highly recommend working with her. Also a special shout out to her colleague Dylan who filled in for her during my inspection date, and was equally kind and helpful! Karin is awesome! Will recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the area.

9/17/21Gene Murphy

Google Review

If you are looking to buy a house, property, whatever, in Ulster County (upstate NY) please do yourself a favor and contact this team - their basically the 1998 Yankees but for real estate, and Dylan is Jeter.

We started out knowing zero about what we were about to get into, and by the time we closed our knowledge was upped by an order of magnitude - which came from this teams diligence, patience, time spent educating us, literal hours on the phone explaining circumstances that you’d only be aware of with deep historical insight about the market, helping us dodge bullets and pitfalls - and more.

In the end, and they stuck by us over the course of months and several accepted offers, we friggn nailed it - I bet I’d be kicking myself stuck in a money pit if it wasn’t for this group - and couldn’t be happier.

I wish they did more than real estate, I’d buy a bridge from them!

10/8/20Leon Wisneski

Google Review

When we put our house on the market we decided to go with Dylan based on his spotless reviews online and his outstanding track record. He did not disappoint! We were able to move through the process in a timely and efficient manner thanks to his attentiveness and professionalism. I would not hesitate to recommend Taft St. to anyone buying or selling in Ulster County.

5/27/20Mike Lawrence

Google Review

My wife and I had been looking to purchase a home for close to two years working with various real estate agents in the process. We happened to be in the Catskills for a weekend and decided to look at a home that recently hit the market. We were connected with Dylan and found him to the be the perfect fit. He is extremely knowledgeable, highly professional and a very good listener who is willing to share his thoughts to help guide you in what could be a very stressful and overwhelming process. Thanks to Dylan, my wife and I were able to find our dream home in an area we absolutely love and could not be happier. Dylan made himself available at every turn to answer our questions and guide us through the entire process. We both highly recommend Dylan as a real estate agent you can trust and very much looking forward to running into him in the area.

3/19/18Todd Adelman

Google Review

I am an 17 year mortgage professional as well as a real estate investor. In addition to 500+ purchase loan originations, I have personally purchased 20 homes. My family and I are relocating across the country and were lucky enough to have Dylan Taft represent us during our recent primary residence purchase. I have dealt with hundreds of realtors in my tenure, and Dylan is among the elite. He is a skilled and dedicated professional. His local knowledge and real estate expertise was required during our complicated negotiation. The home we decided to purchase was on the high end in price range, on acreage, and with numerous out-buildings. Dylan's ability to navigate the process (including responsibilities well beyond his job scope) was masterful. He was constantly available and willing to discuss the challenges as they arose. Dylan was always the voice of reason and provided pragmatic solutions. I give Dylan the highest endorsement and am very grateful for the level of service and value he provided. The fact that we have become friends is a bonus.

3/10/18Jack Petruzzelli

Google Review

We had an easy and stress free time with Dylan looking at many places .
His knowledge and experience was reassuring. Straight up and a perfect temperament for an agent. He helped us find the home we set out to buy.

2/28/18Tony T

Google Review

If I had to choose one word regarding my experience with Taft Street Realty it would be “Phenomenal”.

I should preface this review by stating that my wife and I had initially signed up with another agent/broker when first trying to sell our home. While that agency met the requirements of serving as our agent, they did not exceed any expectations we may have held. We came to believe that all agencies were created the same and that selling our house was simply a matter of timing. When the terms of that partnership were fulfilled, and I was free to choose a new agent/broker, I explored numerous sites looking to locate an experienced and professional group with tons of experience in the Hudson Valley.

Introduce Taft Street Realty…

It took absolutely no time to make the determination, based on reviews, photography work, listings, etc, that we wanted to meet with Dylan and/or one of his agents. We reached out and were immediately scheduled to meet with him and discuss a partnership. Upon meeting with Dylan it was clear to see that he was a seasoned professional with great insight into not only the market conditions but also the way to enhance bringing together sellers and buyers. It goes without saying that the over the last 10 years Taft Street Realty has ranked up hundreds of positive reviews based on the way they handle their business; professional and results driven. Once we had agreed to partner with Taft Street Realty we started to see the real differences in level of service; from setting up a photo-shoot to properly portray the interior and exterior of our house to that of the content of the MLS listing. We couldn’t have been more impressed with the results of both efforts and in no time saw tons of people coming to see our house; in fact we were able to receive an offer within the first week despite the other agency not having provided us with a buyer that was willing to offer in over 3 months.

Now that our search to find a buyer is over all I can do is speak honestly to the level of respect I have for Dlyan and his team. While it seems customer service, specifically response time and attention to detail is lacking in today’s world…. It was refreshing to be exposed to such an excellent group of professionals that exceeded all of our expectations.

As you can see from my review, as well as the others, you can’t go wrong with Taft Street Realty.

2/12/18Jonathan Enterline

Google Review

Dylan was great to work with. Kept our search to a reasonable number of homes in our budget. Responds to emails or texts promtply. Kept everything moving along smoothly. We would definitely chose Taft Street Realty again!

1/18/18Piers constable

Google Review

We are two Europeans who knew nothing about buying a house in the US, and very little about the area we were looking to buy in. Dylan Taft was referred to us by a friend. Dylan was truly exceptional in helping us navigate a daunting process of picking a location, finding a house, making an offer, and then completing the inspection due diligence and signing contracts. With Dylan by our side, I always felt comfortable that we were making the right decisions. He is very personable, completely reliable, and very responsive. If you are looking for a realtor in the Catskills vicinity then look no further, Dylan is your man. If I could give 6 stars I would.

9/16/17Rick Bashkoff

Google Review

Taft Street Realty is the real deal. Totally buttoned up, efficient and for those that care about this type of stuff, they are pretty digitally-savvy. This is what a real estate shop should look like in 2017. Everyone was warning us of all the things to look out for with realtors and we didn’t experience any of them. A very pleasant group of people to work with and very hard workers. And our agent, Dylan could not have done a better job. We were so impressed with him. If you’re looking for a very pleasant real estate group with deep market, structural and cultural experience in the Hudson Valley, we give Taft Street Realty the highest recommendation.

9/12/17greg morris

Google Review

Dylan Taft went far beyond what i ever expected from a real estate broker. Besides being professional, courteous and prompt, (traits id expect in any broker,) He expressed a knowledge of houses and the buying/selling process that i never expected... Time and time again he offered up information and explanations of house details/features that i never thought to bring up or ever would have noticed on my own being a first time "house hunter." Dylan was patient with my wife and i and willing to trek all over the hudson valley.. far beyond his usual home-base area. He was helpful in not only showing us countless homes, but once we decided on one he was equally helpful in getting the deal done. Id gladly recommend him to anyone looking in Ulster county or anywhere else nearby and would definitely call him again if i were to start shopping seriously again.

5/11/17Erika Rincon

Google Review

Dylan helped us navigate buying an older home with 12 acres in our perfect location. He has a real eye for the potential of a space with a strong, critical eye for the reality of structural issues. He rightly steered us away from a house that had much less land than we had said we wanted and a poor renovation job which would have been an easy sell but a few months later we found our true dream home. He was always reliable and gave us great advice as we purchased our first home.

4/28/17Dennis Annastas

Google Review

Dylan was simply the best. When we began our home search, we were a little less than focused. We weren't sure what we wanted or exactly where. Dylan was so patient. He indulged our voyage of discovery and happily met us to see whatever happened to come on the market that week, no matter how impractical the property might be for our needs. All the while, he listened to our likes and dislikes about each and kept our feet on the ground when we tried to change our needs to meet a property's features. He helped us understand that we should be looking for a home that met our needs and not the other way around. Together with Dylan, we crafted a pretty clear and concise idea of the features most important to us. With that our search became easier and when we saw the "one", we knew it immediately.

That's when Dylan really went to work. He expertly negotiated a price that worked for our budget. He was very clear in identifying potential issues and items needing repair and worked them into the deal. Through the closing process, Dylan was always available to answer questions and concerns. His attention to detail and cool head took away so much of the stress normally found in real estate closings. We can't imagine getting through it without him.

His knowledge of Ulster County and the real estate market here also proved invaluable. If you are looking for a home here, Dylan should be your first call.

4/8/17Robert VonHagen

Google Review

My wife and I recently purchased a home in Accord, NY. We worked with Dylan Taft of Taft Street Realty in New Paltz, NY. From start to finish Dylan could not have been more helpful. He quickly understood what we were looking for, our budget and how the home would be used and steered us in the right direction. We closed on the home about 2 months ago and Dylan remains available to answer any questions we may have. Highly recommend Dylan!

2/22/17Marika and Michael

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Bought a home with Dylan in 2016....

Dylan far exceeded our expectations of a real estate agent. He took the time to listen to us, presented us with relevant leads, and made our search process as easy as possible. Ultimately, we got the home of our dreams and paid less than we thought we'd have to... Can't top that.

Notes on his style:
- He had the perfect balance of letting us figure things out for ourselves and guiding our process like a skilled craftsman.
- He was available and responds quickly to questions
- He always showed up with a friendly, positive, ready-to-work attitude
- He is very attentive to detail and took the time to learn about us, then proactively suggested possible homes.

We'd recommend Dylan to anyone and would happily work with him again.

Thanks, Dylan!

11/28/16Amy Reed

Google Review

THE ONLY real estate group in the Hudson Valley you should use! Taft Street Realty goes above and beyond for their clients. I highly recommend them. Dylan Taft was exceedingly helpful and worked hard to get us a great deal on our new home!

8/17/16Aga Lorenz

Google Review

We worked with Deirdre Day from Taft Street, she helped us find and buy our first house. Deirdre was always available, even on very short notice, extremely helpful and honest in her opinions. She did not hesitate to share all of her knowledge about the area and market value with us. On top of it, our house hunting with Deirdre was fun fun fun!

6/15/16Jesse Brown

Google Review

There's a lot of options when it comes to picking a real estate company to work with and there was something different about Taft Street Realty. They had a lot of positive reviews on Zillow and Google and I was really impressed with the ease and functionality of their website. It had a vast amount of information about the local Ulster County NY area and it gave me that needed insight which ultimately helped in making my decision. If you're looking for a real estate company that understands the area and is great to work with then I highly recommend Taft Street. If you want high levels communication, local area expertise, and protection from making any mistakes then this is the company you need to work with. They will have your back at all times.

6/13/16sarah wenk

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There aren't enough stars in the world to say how great Dylan was. He's been kind, caring and utterly professional throughout a complicated and lengthy transaction. I can't imagine another broker getting us through this. It was a very lucky day for us when we found him. I can't recommend him highly enough.

5/13/16Dan Goldberg

Google Review

Dylan is an awesome broker. Real knowledge of how to list and sell a house. He has a large clientele, matching buyers to sellers. His presentation, listing, photos - all first rate! Definitely a great guy and would recommend him.

5/11/16Kate

Google Review

Dylan Taft is an amazing realtor. We were looking for a second home and Dylan really listened to us. He not only knew the houses, he also knew the towns and put us in a place where we could find other families and amazing farms, pools, kid-friendly amusements--which is exactly what we wanted. And he respected our budget! He helped us through the closing and has stayed in touch. Highly recommend Dylan!

4/7/16Christopher Pannone

Google Review

As first time home buyers, we were a bit lost. We wanted to work with a realtor that understood the local market. We also had a very specific vision. Dylan had tremendous reviews and (gasp!) called us back immediately (within 30 minutes) upon our inquiry. He surpassed our expectations and held our hand throughout the entire process. He truly wanted us to find our forever home, not just what fit in our budget. We walked away from each home visit with a concrete set of pros and cons to consider. This was made possible thanks to Dylan's thorough and thoughtful approach. It was also made extremely apparent that Dylan operated with a level of professionalism that far surpassed others in the local market. Frankly--you're doing yourself a disservice NOT selecting Dylan as your realtor!

12/17/15Naomi Allen

Google Review

Taft Street Realty is the real estate agency you hope and pray you will find when you're looking for a house, and Dylan is likewise everything you dream of in a realtor. He had a real sense of what we needed to do next, helped us reach decisions, supplied crucial information in a timely way, and stuck by us even when we were indecisive. He didn't mind when we wanted to keep looking at other properties. Throughout a stormy process he remained calm and focused and steered us through to a successful closing.

11/16/15Kenneth Walters

Google Review

When my wife and I decided to sell our beloved house in Ulster County, it was a difficult and painful decision. It was important to us that the real estate person we worked with understood and appreciated this. We found this person in Dylan Taft; a wonderful combination of sensitivity, clarity and thoroughness. Dylan sat down with us and gave us all the time we needed to go over what other similar houses and properties in our neighborhood were selling for, what was unique about our place that should be highlighted and other items that helped us reach agreement on how to list our house. After that, Dylan was always prompt in returning our calls, patient when we needed him to be so, and proactive to just the right degree when we needed that. As a result, we received an offer quite quickly, settled on a price we are very comfortable with, and closed. And Dylan came to the closing to offer support. For all of the above reasons, I very highly recommend Taft Street Realty to anyone preparing to sell their home in Ulster County.
Ken Walters

9/6/15Lindsay Roy

Google Review

Taft Really exceeded all of our expectations as first time home buyers. Our agent, Carol Garfinkel was an excellent communicator throughout the process, but most importantly, had a great sense of our tastes and understood our needs. Overall, a great experience.

Tom and Lindsay

8/15/15S Gaddis

Google Review

We worked with Dylan for several years as we strove to find our perfect home in the Hudson Valley. His guidance was spot-on when it came to homes, their values, the surrounding areas, and what he thought might and might not work for us. Having grown up in the area, his wealth of knowledge about the surrounding area was a huge plus. He always gave his opinion when asked, didn't push too hard one way or another, and let us guide the ship -- while stepping in when he thought we were overlooking an important detail. He was patient with us, but responsive in moments when were quite needy and nervous! He was an excellent bedrock in a nerve wracking process for first time home buyers. Highly recommended.

4/20/15Jacob Sherman

Google Review

Dylan may be one of the hardest working brokers I have met and I have met my share. He is very professional and available for his clients.

4/16/15John Place

Google Review

My wife and I chose Taft Street Realty to purchase our first home in New Paltz and we are really glad we did. Dylan is top-notch! He was extremely patient and generous with his time. We were impressed by how he was able to use his wealth of experience and knowledge of the area to create a smooth client experience for us from initial search through closing. He was always accessible and a detailed and thorough communicator; something that was very reassuring to us as first time buyers. In all, this was one of the best customer experiences we've ever had. If you are looking for someone in Ulster County, look no further!

3/6/15John C Welch Jr

Google Review

Dylan at Taft Street Realty is a professional and educated modern day agent that made our new home search a pleasure. They used modern techniques to search out homes that met our needs. We gave Dylan a list of our needs and wants that he used to streamline the process and the list of potential homes. After only looking at four homes we found our dream home. They are a no pressure sales who work hard to get you the best deal possible. They did such a good job finding us our home that we have listed our old home with Taft Street Realty.

2/19/15Gillette Wing

Google Review

Dylan Taft took us from the "maybe we can find our dream home someday" phase to the "this is it" moment in one afternoon of house hunting in Ulster County. He was able to listen to what we were looking for, find it, and then negotiate a price that was well below asking. All within a matter of a couple short weeks! He steered us in the right direction when we were considering different mortgages, even gave us leads on local places to find firewood once we had closed. Thank you Taft Street Realty for giving us such a high level of service. Truly above and beyond our expectations!

2/4/15Shannon Howard

Google Review

Dylan is excellent at what he does! He seems like he is working around the clock. Whenever we needed to ask him a question he was available to talk. He was always giving advice and even though what we wanted constantly changed he was there for us and helped us through the whole process. We werent the easiest of home-buyers being very cautious, seeing everything several times and not really knowing what we wanted. that didnt bother Dylan, he was there because he enjoyed what he was doing.. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a house in the area! Dylan is a tough negotiator which was important to me because that to me is one of the most important parts of the process. Dylan was willing to go the extra mile and help us buy the house we wanted at the price we wanted!

1/6/15Jill Cole

Google Review

My husband and I had a fantastic experience with Taft Street Reality, who helped us find and close on our first home at the end of 2014.

Our primary residence is a rental in NYC, and we had been searching for a second home in Ulster County for a couple of months. The first time we met Dylan, we were immediately impressed by his genuine desire to understand exactly what we were looking for. He asked that we visit houses we thought we didn't like on paper, just so that he could get a sense of why we liked and disliked what we did. We are so happy we took his advice and saw all the listings he prepared for us, because it was one of those houses that wound up being our perfect home.

We felt absolutely no pressure to buy (a huge problem we had with an agent we tried prior), yet were reassured and informed by the numerous comparables he sent us. Each set of comps came with a detailed explanation, Dylan's assessment, of what the comps could mean for us. He went to great lengths to ensure that our decision would be a well-informed one.

When we decided to move forward with an offer, Dylan negotiated with incredible skill and got us a fantastic price. We experienced a LOT of roadblocks in between making our initial offer and finally closing, and Dylan was professional and reassuring in the face of each one. We completely trusted him and were so grateful to have such a solid ally.

We are now happily settled in our new home, and feel we have Taft Street Reality to thank for this exciting new phase our lives!

11/14/14Avram B Segall

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Dylan is the consummate example of what a realtor should be. He understands the meaning of service. He was always available, extended himself in offering credible and knowledgable advice as he guided us through the buying process. He responded to emails and calls promptly and gave invaluable insight into the locale and service providers. I can recommend him without hesitation.

10/31/14Lynn Whitehead

Google Review

I can’t recommend Dylan Taft highly enough. At our first meeting Dylan took time to really learn what our situation was, where we were in our lives, and get an idea where we were headed. All his information was clear and complete, well researched and in context. He gave us very close estimates of how long each stage of the process was likely to take and what our choices were for all scenarios. All of Dylan’s “best guesses” around how the marketing, negotiation and closing process would go proved accurate. He showed a deep knowledge of this part of the Hudson Valley in his presentation of the house and how he described it to buyers. Dylan was very much in touch with us throughout, and always completely accessible. He was able to get us where we wanted to move our lives on time and on budget.

10/28/14J Jasper

Google Review

From start to finish, working with Dylan Taft was the most positive experience with an agent I’ve had, on either side of the table. Most importantly, Dylan got the job done. He presented the house attractively and helped us price it exactly right for the current market. He saw to getting a steady traffic of viewers through the house week after week, and was always in touch with updates. Throughout the negotiating process Dylan was a very strong advocate but always above board and honest. He’s exactly who you want to represent you - true to your wishes but with added gusto. Dylan Taft earned my highest recommendation.

8/15/14Paul Leschen

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Dylan was the ultimate ally in our quest for an Ulster County home. He was always there to go to bat for us, and his knowledge of the area and of the homebuying process is unbeatable. Plus, he's a really nice guy.

7/1/14Lou Venech

Google Review

Thanks to Dylan Taft at Taft Street Realty, my wife and I are enjoying a newly purchased (June 2014) home in Rosendale. Dylan's efforts were first-rate from start to finish. His up-to-the-minute knowledge of the local market was evident at our first meeting this spring. He was quick to understand the combination of features of house and location that we were seeking. Within a few weeks, he called to alert us to an affordable property meeting our criteria that had just come on the market. We took his advice to come see it quickly. We made a offer promptly and relied on his counsel to conclude the negotiation successfully within days. At our request, he provided referrals to an inspector and attorney, saw us through a convivial closing, and provided advice and contacts that helped us as newcomers to Ulster County settle in quickly. It's hard to imagine a real estate professional who could be more responsive, skilled, and friendly. We recommend him enthusiastically.

6/12/14Stephen McColl

Google Review

Nothing but good things to say about Dylan.

We relied on Zillow and Yelp reviews in picking an agent to help us buy a place and Dylan was a great pick. He was always available to answer any of our questions, quick to respond with listing availability and make a plan that worked around our schedule.

He helped us all through the process - finding houses that were interesting to us based on questions he'd asked and by asking for feedback as we went through the process, then in helping identify local experts to help with the inspection, financing and an attorney. In all cases he gave us a number of recommendations.

On top of this is he is such a nice guy. 5-stars - buy or sell your house with Dylan, am sure it will be like ours - a great experience.

4/28/14Jane Dobson

Google Review

Dylan "gets" his client. He did not waste our time taking us to homes that did not fit our criteria. Every home we visited with Dylan was a strong candidate for us in terms of price and home characteristics. This ultimately resulted in a purchase by us. Dylan was not timid to give us pricing opinions, and does not simply fall back on "realtor speak" that the value is what a buyer wants to pay. He was a business advisor to us; he advocated our interests; he knows his market. We recommend Dylan for anyone looking in Ulster County - he is professional and a trusted partner.

4/12/14Greg Eckert

Google Review

I find Dylan a pleasure to work with. Customers of mine that use Dylan as their agent end up being very happy with the home buying experience. He's informative, stays on top of things, and has excellent communication/ follow -up skills. Like me, he works tirelessly to provide exceptional customer service.

2/21/13Geoffrey Allen

Google Review

We highly recommend Dylan Taft! As first-time buyers with limited knowledge of the area, we were fortunate to find Dylan. He was always pleasant and personable, answering all of our many questions with a wealth of information in all aspects of Ulster County. From the start of our search to the closing, Dylan spent a lot of time understanding not only what we were looking for in a house, but also how it would fit into our lifestyle. He always seemed to be one step ahead of us, giving seemingly impartial, but at the same time professional insight into all aspects of our search. There were times when Dylan would point out what may seem obvious, but we hadn't even thought about. On the flip side, we found it hard to stump him with our questions. It was refreshing for me to hear a no sales pitch answer when having inquiries. Dylan is an honorable, hard-working person who earned a tremendous amount of respect from us.

1/20/13Jennifer Chontos

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My husband and I had moved back to NY from CA last year and wanted to buy a house right away. We did not realize what this process entailed or how long it would take so we needed a realtor that was going to hold our hand through the process. I had known Dylan from working together in the past and came across his name while searching for a realtor in the area. I was very pleased to have found someone that I already knew to be a hardworking and a "get the job done" kind of guy. Once I had contacted Dylan and sent him a message he responded within a matter of minutes, from there we already knew he had to be our realtor. My husband and I have never owned or attempted to buy a house so we had no idea what to expect. Being first time home buyers Dylan explained how everything was going to work, he was very detailed and laid it out for us in terms we could understand. He knew exactly what we, as first time home buyers needed to know and expect. He answered every question we may have had, and we had a lot.. He never showed any kind of frustration or annoyance with us no matter how many times we had asked the same question over and over or "questioned" his answers, he just gave us the info we needed with a smile on his face. We really had no idea where we wanted to buy a house, we knew what we wanted but didn't know the area as far as buying a house was concerned. Dylan's knowledge of Ulster County was tremendous and very apparent, he pretty much knew what area we wanted to live in before we did. He was very flexible with our work schedules and often times went out of his way to meet up with us and show us a house if we wanted to see it right away. (he lives about a half hour or more away) You see we were kind of trying to play "beat the clock" if you will, I was pregnant and we wanted to be in a house well before the baby arrived. Dylan went way above and beyond to try and make this happen and in the end we were in our house about a month before our daughter arrived..now that's what i call "making it happen". We are not the easiest people to please and Dylan never made us feel like we were asking too much or being too difficult, he handled us with kid gloves and made our experience pleasant. We considered ourselves to be very prepared and ready to buy, financially and mentally, however we had one obstacle after another thrown at us. Dylan handled each and every one promptly and professionally and got us through to the end. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking and if we ever attempt this process again I will be calling him. He is outstanding and professional to the core!