About Bonnie Spindler

Bonnie  Spindler

Bonnie Spindler

Founder, REALTOR®

Agent Details

Bonnie attended college in the midwest but has lived in San Francisco for more than three decades, working between the city and Petaluma. She is a 30-year industry veteran specializing in pre-1926 architecture, priding herself on her knowledge of Victorian architecture. Currently, Bonnie lives in an 1893 Victorian home and enjoys restoring it in her free time.

Bonnie has two bachelor’s degrees, one in psychology and one in communications with business and English literature minors. She is a graduate of luxury sales class and the sales mastery program.

Since she was young, Bonnie always knew she wanted to live in The Golden City. She loves the thriving street scene––artists, performers, parades, food trucks, and music are always accessible––the world-class culinary scene and the range of entertainment, from avant-garde performances to more classical entertainment. Best of all, it’s all neatly packaged in an accessible 7-x-7 mile grid. 

Bonnie bought her first house as a single woman at just 23-years-old. She has owned, loved, and refurbished countless homes throughout her life, encouraging her to further her education and get her license in 1993. Even after 30 years in the business, Bonnie still finds the industry fascinating as things constantly change with the laws, interest rates, and market trends. 

There are new problems to solve and fascinating clients to meet and assist. Bonnie’s tenacious, driven attitude and creativity make her an excellent agent. Not only does she have a unique background, but she’s also resourceful and energetic, always on the move and seeking new ways to make her client’s lives easier.

A committed member of her community, Bonnie serves on the San Francisco Zen Center’s development committee. She has also worked on the boards of the Sunset Beacon Center and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, in addition to being the president of the Alamo Square and Victorian Alliance. She enjoys rock climbing, scuba diving, swimming, winter sports, and spending time with her Great Dane. 

ASSOCIATIONS

Bonnie Spindler is dedicated to staying up-to-date on the real estate industry and the happenings within our community. We are proud to be associated with the following local and national organizations and centers.

The National Association of REALTORS® boasts over 1 million members of the real estate industry. Members pledge to a strict Code of Ethics and standards.

The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco is the city’s oldest volunteer non-profit dedicated to preserving and restoring historically significant houses and buildings.

Founded and produced by Bonnie Spindler, the Historic Home Tradeshow is an event dedicated to showcasing and promoting the Bay Area’s historic homes.

The San Francisco Association of REALTORS® is a local organization comprised of realtors and real estate professionals that are held to a rigid Code of Ethics.

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is made up of realtors and professionals from all over California. Members are held to a high Code of Ethics.

The National Association of REALTORS® boasts over 1 million members of the real estate industry. Members pledge to a strict Code of Ethics and standards.

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s mission is to advance the appreciation and practice of the principles of traditional architecture and its allied arts by engaging educators, professionals, students, and enthusiasts.

San Francisco Zen Center brings the Buddhist values of wisdom and compassion to the San Francisco area. Their overall goal is to bring peace to their community.

ACCOLADES

Our Testimonials

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Professional and extremely knowledgeable about SF houses. Acted quickly to help us get our new home.

Beryl L.

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We had an amazing experience working with Bonnie and her associate, Lena, for our recently purchased property in Marin. Bonnie has an incredible understanding of Bay Area properties and the history of the greater Bay Area. On t...

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Bonnie was amazing! She found me the perfect home. She was knowledgeable, helpful, and so very kind. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home.

Malkah J.

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Bonnie was extremely helpful in walking us through the home search and offer process! We had some specific criteria (preferred neighborhood, price range, multifamily) and Bonnie and her team helped us identify and evaluate a la...

Chester H.

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Bonnie is an exceptional agent. She doesn't get pushed around and knows everyone in the business. Her detailed knowledge of construction, history, and financing was such a valuable source of guidance through the home buying pro...

Jeremie G.

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Bonnie is knowledgeable of the area and of the real estate market in SF. She helped us to find our home quickly and was very responsive. She also has an extensive knowledge of old Victorian homes and gave us her own walk t...

Jennifer R.

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If you want an agent that is truly experienced, go to Bonnie! She knows her Victorians from her Edwardians and her galvanized steel pipes from her copper pipes! Her knowledge was astounding!! She’s also super honest, responsive...

Anja P

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I got a much better sense of the market from her and was able to negotiate a good price for the exact house I ended up deciding on. She was very helpful throughout the whole process (and continues to be after the closing).

Scott G

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I can't imagine a more knowledgeable, hardworking and badass realtor to have in your corner than Bonnie!

Mackenzie P.

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I can't imagine a more knowledgeable, hardworking and badass realtor to have in your corner than Bonnie! As someone who started her career fixing up and flipping houses, she has an intimate knowledge of what you are looking for...

Mackenzie P.

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From the moment Bonnie entered the home, it was clear that she knew and loved working with Victorian homes.

Jack L.

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Bonnie was knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. I recommend her unequivocally.

David M.

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Bonnie helped my brother and me sell our family home, a lovely Victorian on the edge of Cole Valley in San Francisco. From the moment she entered the home it was clear that she knew and loved working with Victorian homes. She r...

Jack L.

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I'm delighted to provide this extremely positive review of Bonnie Spindler and the spectacular work she performed on my behalf in connection with my purchase of a Marin County home in the autumn of 2021. When I first reached ou...

David M.

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“The Victorians are responsible for the proliferation of tile in bathrooms and kitchens, since it’s an easy material to clean.”

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: ​The weird story behind why there are so many split bathrooms in San Francisco homes (SF Gate / February 9, 2021)

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“​​Homes (like this one) are in high demand in San Francisco, but low supply. In the under a million category, there’s just a load of buyers and not a lot of sellers,”

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: S.F. Versus Sacramento: What type of home can you buy for under $1 million? (San Francisco Chronicle / February 26, 2021)

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“In the Victorian era, middle-class people wanted to look upper class, so they would decorate and make things look as if they had a big mansion. They hung portraits, tapestries, big mirrors, framed works of art and even plates ...

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: The story behind picture rails and why so many San Francisco homes have them (SF Gate / March 19, 2021) 

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“The appeal of Victorian homes with original floor plans has increased, as people have found that open concept housing isn’t as conducive to stay-at-home life.”

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: Everything Old is New Again / Young Residents Are Restoring These San Francisco Homes to Their Original Glory (Wall Street Journal / May 21, 2021)

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“Some houses had carriage houses or carriage spaces; the issue was the carriage spaces tended to be narrow and low. Cars had a hard time fitting into them.”

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: Why San Francisco Victorians didn't originally have garages (SF Gate / June 1, 2021)

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If you want an agent that is truly experienced, go to Bonnie! She knows her Victorians from her Edwardians and her galvanized steel pipes from her copper pipes! Her knowledge was astounding!! She’s also super honest, responsive...

Anja P.

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