Find Your Home in NYC, Westchester & Long Island

Sound Familiar?

What I hear on almost every first call.

"I don't know where to start." Every search gives a different answer. None of it adds up.

"I thought I needed 20% down." So you've been saving and waiting while the market moves without you.

"I'm afraid of making a costly mistake." This is the biggest financial decision of your life. The wrong move is expensive.

"I don't know what I actually qualify for." Grants and assistance programs exist. You just don't know if they apply to you.

"Everyone else seems to know something I don't." Someone with your same income bought a home. You still can't figure out how.

"I've been waiting for rates to drop." Months pass. Rent goes up. The goalpost keeps moving.

It's a clarity problem. And it's solvable.

Who I Am

I didn't start in real estate.

I started in the utility industry, managing infrastructure that powers homes across New York. I earned a mechanical engineering degree from Stony Brook, completed an MBA at NYU Stern, and managed project portfolios exceeding $120 million at Con Edison.

I kept watching the same thing happen to people around me. Smart, hardworking people who believed homeownership was out of reach. Not because they lacked the income. Because they lacked the information. They thought they needed 20% down. They didn't know grants existed. They were making life-changing decisions based on bad advice.

As an engineer, my job was taking complicated systems and turning them into clear, actionable plans. As a real estate agent with Keller Williams, I do the same thing for buyers. I help you understand the full picture, map out a realistic path, and make confident decisions on the biggest purchase of your life.

Most buyers don't need another sales pitch. They need clarity. They need someone who can simplify the process and help them move forward with confidence.

Dylan Trott

Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams NYLA Team

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Stony Brook University

MBA, Leadership & Technology Operations, NYU Stern

M.S. Management, Fordham University

7+ years managing utility infrastructure at PSEG Long Island and Con Edison

Managed portfolios exceeding $120 million at Con Edison

Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams NYLA Team

Former VP, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Specialist in first-time buyer grants and financing programs across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island

Why This Works

The Engineer's Approach
to Homeownership

A clear plan, defined milestones, and someone accountable for execution. Buying a home is no different.

Diagnose before you prescribe.

Before looking at listings, we map your complete financial picture. Income, credit, savings, debt. Most buyers skip this and waste months on homes they can't afford, or miss ones they could.

Find the programs most buyers never hear about.

Grants, down payment assistance, low-down-payment loans. These exist specifically for buyers in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island. We find what applies to you before you spend a dollar you didn't have to.

Build a real timeline, not a vague someday.

You get a written roadmap: what needs to happen, in what order, and by when. You know exactly where you are in the process and what comes next.

Stay accountable until closing.

Weekly feedback and monthly check-ins mean nothing falls through the cracks. Lender delays, inspection surprises, contract questions. You have someone in your corner who treats your purchase like a managed project.

What You Get

A clear process.
From search to close.

Everything you need to go from confused to confident.

Monthly Strategy Calls

Dedicated time to review your search, assess progress, and adjust direction.

Full market review every month
Pre-call prep so every minute counts
Clear action items before we hang up

Weekly Feedback

Real answers on a consistent schedule. No voicemail delays, no two-day email threads.

Listings reviewed and flagged before they go
Offer strategy and negotiation guidance
Financing updates as your timeline shifts

Accountability Check-Ins

Short touchpoints between calls to keep your search moving and on track.

Progress tracked against your written roadmap
Blockers identified and removed early
Momentum maintained from start to close

Your Personal Roadmap

A written plan built around your financial situation, timeline, and target area.

Grant and assistance programs you qualify for
Realistic price range based on your actual numbers
Step-by-step path from pre-approval to closing

Is This For You?

Right fit makes
all the difference.

I work with a limited number of buyers at a time. Be honest with yourself before you book.

This is for you if...

You're serious about buying a home in NYC, Westchester, or Long Island within the next 3 to 6 months and you're ready to stop browsing and start moving.
You've done your own research and you're more confused than when you started. You don't need more information. You need someone to make sense of it.
You want to understand grants, down payment assistance, and financing options before you talk to a lender so you negotiate from a position of knowledge.
You want a clear written plan with defined steps, not vague encouragement. You will show up to calls prepared and follow through on action items.
You understand that buying a home takes time and preparation, and you're willing to put in the work to do it right.

This is NOT for you if...

You're not actually ready to buy. You're still in "maybe someday" mode. Book the call when you're ready to act, not to dream.
You're looking for someone to hand you a magic shortcut. Getting to closing requires real work on your end. I can guide the process, not do it for you.
You're looking to invest in properties to flip or rent at scale. I work with buyers who want to live in their home, not build a portfolio.
You're buying outside of NYC, Westchester County, or Long Island. My networks and local knowledge are built for these specific markets.
You want to ghost the process. Weekly check-ins and monthly calls only work if you show up. If you're not committed to staying engaged, this won't move the needle.

Questions

Common questions,
straight answers.

Things people ask before scheduling a call.

How long does this process actually take?

Most buyers find their home and get to closing within 3 months with a clear plan in place. The timeline depends on your financial readiness, target area, and current inventory. The key difference is you won't waste months going in circles, because we map out the path on day one.

I've been searching on my own for months and nothing's worked. Why would this be different?

Browsing listings is not the same as having a strategy. What programs you qualify for, how to structure an offer in a competitive market, what to look for in a co-op board package, which neighborhoods fit your budget. That knowledge is what gets you from searching to closing. That's what we build together.

I thought I needed 20% down. Is that actually true?

No. There are loan programs that allow 3%, 3.5%, or even 0% down depending on your situation. There are also grants and down payment assistance programs in New York specifically for first-time buyers. Finding out what you actually qualify for is one of the first things we do together.

Will I work directly with you, or will I be handed off to someone else?

You work directly with me. This is 1:1. I keep my client roster intentionally small so I can give each buyer my full attention. You won't get passed to a junior agent after the first call. Your monthly calls, weekly feedback, and check-ins are all with me.

What actually happens on the free strategy call?

We spend 30 minutes reviewing your target area, timeline, financial picture, and what's been blocking you. By the end, you'll have a clearer sense of what's realistic and what the path forward looks like. If I don't think we're the right fit, I'll tell you. There is no pressure.

I'm not sure I have good enough credit or income. Should I even apply?

Most buyers assume they don't qualify before reviewing their actual numbers with someone who knows what to look for. Part of the strategy call is figuring out exactly where you stand. If you need to build credit or save a few more months, I'll tell you honestly and give you a clear picture of what needs to happen first.

How is this different from just calling an agent or a lender on my own?

A lender's job is to get you approved. An agent's job is to show you homes. Neither builds you a complete strategy before you start. I sit on your side of the table, help you understand the full picture before you talk to anyone else, and stay accountable with you from start to close.

Do you only work in one area, or can you help me across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island?

All three. NYC (condos, co-ops, and multi-family), Westchester County, and Long Island are the markets I actively work in. If you're still deciding between areas, budget, commute, lifestyle, and current inventory all factor in. We can work through that on the call.

How much time do I need to commit each week?

The process fits around a full-time schedule. Most of what happens during the week is reviewing listings I flag and responding to a quick check-in. The heavy lifting is the monthly strategy call and the occasional showing or attorney meeting.

What does investment look like?

We discuss that on the call once we confirm the right fit. Investment depends on your situation, your timeline, and the scope of what we'll work through together. Book the strategy call and we'll cover it there.

Find Your Home in 3 Months.
Without the Confusion.

What I hear on almost every first call.

I didn't start in real estate.