Marked by her expertise in real estate and early accomplishments in the modeling industry, Yvonne Schneider has led a distinguished multidisciplinary career spanning more than four decades. Her journey reflects a commitment to excellence, adaptability, and a drive that has earned her recognition across multiple fields.
Ms. Schneider brings years of real estate prowess to her current capacity as a broker and sales associate with Haven Real Estate Collective in Clinton, New Jersey. She engages directly with clients searching for a new home or seeking valuations and guidance on market trends. Her role demands an exceptional level of customer service and attention to detail – qualities she has honed throughout her extensive career.
To augment her knowledge and qualifications in serving her clients, Ms. Schneider is certified as an accredited buyer representative, a certified residential specialist, a senior real estate specialist, and a distressed property expert. Her dedication to networking, sharing insights, and continuing her professional growth is further reflected in her active membership with both the New Jersey Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
Before embarking on her real estate career, Ms. Schneider gained valuable experience in diverse roles as a runway and catalog model, waitress, and airline stewardess. Her modeling career began with Eileen Ford. She also achieved significant milestones, such as being one of Ralph Lauren’s first models and among the original models for Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress. Notably, she wore the very first dress created by Ms. von Furstenberg.
Ms. Schneider’s modeling work extended internationally to Italy and Germany, and she appeared on the cover of Red Book magazine as well as in a feature alongside Bud Harrelson of the New York Mets. Among her proudest achievements is being selected as a Breck Girl for Breck Shampoo in 1977, a distinction that remains a highlight of her early professional life. She continued modeling in New York City until 1978 when she welcomed the birth of her son.
Beyond her vocational pursuits, Ms. Schneider is committed to civic engagement through volunteer work with food drives and participation in community events. A proud mother of one son and daughter-in-law, and grandmother of four, she cherishes spending quality time with her family, which includes three sisters, as well as outdoor activities like traveling, boating, and fishing. In the coming years, she aims to continue pursuing her passions in real estate while maintaining an active lifestyle as a balance to her professional responsibilities.
Reflecting on her storied journey thus far, Ms. Schneider attributes her enduring success to motivation, energy, and determination — qualities that have defined every stage of her multifaceted career and continue to inspire those around her.