National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals
Chappaqua Gay Realtor & Gay Real Estate
Compass Westchester, NY - Yarden Ronen-van Heerden
Contact:
Yarden Ronen-van Heerden
Title: Realtor
Member Since 2023
Company Address
Compass Westchester, NY
68-70 The Crossing
Chappaqua, New York
United States 10514
Cities Served
Ardsley, Armonk, Bedford, Briarcliff Manor, Chappaqua, Croton On Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Harrison, Hastings-On-Hudson, Irvington, New Rochelle, Ossining, Pleasantville, Rye, Yorktown Heights
Ten years ago, my husband and I discovered an inclusive, welcoming community in Westchester that I now passionately work to share with others. As a realtor, I aim to connect sellers and buyers with homes that match their unique identities, whether a lively urban locale, a tranquil suburban refuge, or a diversity-embracing community. I offer a keen eye for detail, design, and staging and a rich artistic and administrative background. I am committed to guiding your journey to a place that resonates with your authentic self.
I'm passionate about helping people navigate the local real estate market to achieve their goals. Moving out of the city in 2016 with our two sons, we fell in love with Westchester’s lower Hudson Valley area. We value the local community's down-to-earth vibe, friendliness, and the support that people give each other.
My former career in dance spans over 25 years. Originally from Israel, I studied at the Rubin Academy for Dance and Music in Jerusalem and later performed as a soloist for the Bat-Dor Dance Company in Tel Aviv. In 2000, I relocated to the United States to join Ballet Hispanico of New York and then to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, one of the world's top contemporary dance companies. As a professional dancer, I've extensively toured the United States and internationally (Canada, Switzerland, Israel, Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Russia). Upon retiring as a dancer, I joined Peridance Center and the Peridance Contemporary Dance Company in Manhattan, promoting high-caliber dance training and performance.
My family and I enjoy many outdoor activities, such as swimming, hiking, and biking, and exploring the beauty of the area and the trails surrounding us. I volunteer for Croton on Hudson's Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the local food Pantry in Ossining.
I am always happy to share my knowledge and expertise as you go through your journey! I look forward to meeting you and talking about Real Estate. Happy to explore how I can be of help!
Pete S - Scarsdale, NY: 2025-08-20
Yarden was a tremendous help with our search for our dream home. We randomly met Yarden at an open house and started working together immediately. Our home search took many months, and throughout the process Yarden was patient and always kept us focused on our wants and needs that we shared with him. When we finally found the home we wanted and received an accepted offer, Yarden took us through the process step by step. As first-time home buyers, we were unfamiliar with everything involved, but with Yarden’s help everything worked out to our favor. As the home purchase process moved on, my wife and I shared to each other that we viewed Yarden as a friend. We really enjoyed working with Yarden and would tell our friends and family to work with him if they needed a real estate agent. You will be impressed with Yarden’s work ethic, patience, and passion that he devotes to you throughout your journey to purchase a new home.
Cigdem B - Briarcliff Manor, New York: 2025-08-20
Yarden is the BEST real estate agent we could have hoped for! Right from the start, he showed a level of care and dedication that went beyond our expectations. He started assisting us very early on, taking the time to explain each step and guide us through different neighborhoods. His extensive knowledge of the local areas was very helpful. What impressed us most about Yarden was his incredible patience 🙂 Throughout the almost year-long process, he truly listened to all our concerns and made an effort to understand our family's specific needs. He became more than just our real estate agent; he became a trusted friend! But, he also maintained a high level of professionalism throughout our journey. We could always rely on his expertise and honesty. He helped us to find our dream home, and he kept us at ease every step of the way. Even after the closing, he continued to help us finding the right people for tasks we needed done at our new home. If you are looking for an agent who will go above and beyond, treat you like family, and make the home buying process seamless and enjoyable, Yarden is the one to go to. We HIGHLY recommend his services!
Jessica E - Rye Brook, New York: 2025-08-20
Yarden made our home buying process such a positive experience! He has a great even tempered disposition, is always responsive, very on top of things and helps you feel taken care of. More ever, he is a generally kind person who you can trust. I feel lucky to have met him and warmly recommend him to others!
David M - Sleepy Hollow, New York: 2025-08-20
I do not have the words to express my gratitude and my admiration for Yarden. We searched high and low for a home with Yarden for over 10 months. We scoured every nook and cranny in Westchester on weekends, weekdays, holidays and evenings. Throughout this long ordeal Yarden was always there. Patient, persistent, pleasant, indefatigable, charming and gracious Yarden showed us any and all homes that we wanted to see. He always had a smile, words of encouragement, and sometimes even coffee. He enjoyed endless discussions about how we would furnish the homes and what life would be like in each one. He persevered when we lost bids and even when we backed out of accepted offers due to a case of cold feet. And after all that, 10 months later, Yarden found us a beautiful house, in a beautiful neighborhood that checked all of our boxes. He then firmly and graciously got us all the way thru the closing until we had the keys in our hands. I still wake up on weekends thinking we have to meet him somewhere and although we found our dream home I sometimes want to look some more because I miss the time we spent together. Thank you Yarden and thank you to Hillary’s Homes. Thanks to you we can now live happily ever after.
Gerri Z - Irvington, New York: 2025-08-20
Yarden is very easy to work with and his subtle, nuanced insight and suggestions on how to approach the entire process allowed us to make small tweaks that significantly reduced the amount of time we spent while actually getting more of what we wanted. He is super responsive and always on top of everything, making complicated things seem simple and seamless. He's genuinely a good person and a rare find.
Amy C - Mahopac, NY: 2025-08-19
Yarden is, simply put, the most amazing agent my husband and I have ever met. For two years, he patiently worked with us while we changed our plans from buying an investment property, to taking a break from house hunting, to buying a home for our growing family. We were so pleasantly surprised that he took the time out of his busy schedule to keep in touch with us during our hiatus, but never pushed us! Yarden is genuine, kind, passionate, dedicated, and meticulous. We are certain that if it weren't for his quick action and follow through, we wouldn't have ended up getting our dream house! We are forever grateful that we met Yarden! If you are looking for a professional who will be by your side every step of the way, who is incredibly reliable and hardworking, look no further. Thank you, Yarden!!