28 Years of Industry Experience
Tenacious, Driven & Energetic
Past President of The Victorian Alliance
Expert in Historic Properties & Renovation
Company Top Producer

Bonnie Spindler

CA DRE# 01175723
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BONNIE HELPS PEOPLE SOLVE PROBLEMS

As Bonnie bought and sold real estate for herself, she noticed she was able to solve many problems, such as where to live, how to invest, how to plan for retirement and how to maximize tax deductions. As clients came to her seeking her real estate expertise, she was able to solve problems for them as well. Bonnie’s background and resourcefulness makes her uniquely qualified to make her client’s lives easier.

Investing for the Future

Achieve your goal of early retirement.

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Blending Families

The house is a central place, which grounds the family.

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Satisfying Your Creative Drive

I needed a place where I could create.

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Becoming a Homeowner (For the First Time)

Becoming a homeowner is so worth it!

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Right Sizing

Finding the right size home for the stage you are in.

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Achieving Financial Security/Stability

It's better than a bank.

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​​​​​​​REALTOR® SERVICES

Bonnie is a 28-year industry veteran specializing in pre-1926 architecture, priding herself on her knowledge of San Francisco Bay Area Victorian and Edwardian homes. Currently, Bonnie lives in an 1893 Queen Anne Victorian and enjoys restoring it in her free time.

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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I was connected with Bonnie through Zillow when requesting a showing on a house. She responded very quickly and went on to serve as my agent in my home search. I got a much better sense of the market from her and was able to ...

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Working with Bonnie and Sandra was a great experience. we met with them both in April and toured our home, we had an instant connection and her knowledge of all details of our circa 1885 Italianate Victorian was incredible. We ...

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Bonnie is quite simply a force of nature. She is constantly scanning the market for opportunities for her clients, and acts decisively on our behalf to make transactions happen. We have worked with Bonnie on four transactions o...

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I'm close to the end of an absolutely fantastic experience. I hired Bonnie to sell my apartment and help me buy a smaller one. Bonnie sold my place in less than a week and for so much more than I ever could have imagined. An...

Jane H.

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My daughter first contacted Bonnie once we found a desirable listing in SF. We found Bonnie very knowledgeable of the homes in the Cole Valley or Corona Heights neighborhoods. She arranged a walk through quickly. The walk thro...

Kea H.

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Bonnie is a terrific agent. She really knows San Francisco and the best way to look at a property, whether as a home or investment. With places that needed work, her experience came in handy when trying to see past the thorns...

L. Ponticas

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Bonnie is incredibly knowledgeable about San Francisco real estate. She can walk through a home and tell you quickly where modifications have been made, whether there is dry rot, and why a particular block feels desirable while...

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Bonnie has listed and sold properties for me in San Francisco for the past 10 years. I was extremely happy with service I received from Bonnie with both transactions. She has a thorough understanding and knowledge of the Real E...

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In The Press

‘Granny chic’: Are San Francisco Victorian speaking tubes making a comeback?

Relics of the speaking tube can still be found in old houses, including some of the many Victorians around San Francisco.
SF GATE | January 22, 2022

Young Residents Are Restoring These San Francisco Homes to Their Original Glory

The city’s storied Victorians are being preserved and restored.
The Wall Street Journal | January 8, 2022

The story behind that elaborate doorbell in your San Francisco apartment

Vintage door chimes, called longbell chimes, were a must-have trendy item.
SF GATE | January 8, 2022

Soot, fog and square footage. The story behind San Francisco’s iconic bay windows.

A curving bay window wrapped into the facade is a signature piece of Bay Area architecture.
SF Gate | December 7, 2021

Why San Francisco Homes Still Have Ceiling Medallions

San Francisco’s Victorian homes are known for their ornate features.
SF Gate | November 3, 2021

Why San Francisco Victorians Didn't Originally Have Garages

Staring down at the Painted Ladies on my favorite perch in Alamo Square park.
SF Gate | May 31, 2021

A Carefully Restored San Francisco Victorian

Owners Jennifer Tobits and Sarah Piepmeier have conducted a slow renovation that has retained and reused many original details.
WALL STREET JOURNAL | May 20, 2021

The Story Behind Picture Rails and Why So Many San Francisco Homes Have Them

A San Francisco apartment lease typically comes with a lot of conditions.
SF Gate | March 18, 2021

S.F. Versus Sacramento: What Type of Home Can You Buy for Under $1 Million?

What the real estate market in Sacramento looks like compared to San Francisco.
San Francisco Chronicle | February 25, 2021

The Weird Story Behind Why There Are So Many Split Bathrooms in San Francisco Homes

The split bathroom may have stemmed from the Victorian era’s obsession with hygiene.
SF Gate | February 9, 2021

The Story Behind That Odd Pantry in the Wall in Old SF Homes

Also known as a pie safe, this pantry/cabinet is built into an exterior wall of a home.
SF Gate | January 4, 2021

The Story Behind That Weird Lever at the Top of the Stairs in Old SF homes

A bell crank lever at the top of the stairs in a North Beach apartment.
SF Gate | November 9, 2020

Bayview Victorian With a Mix of Updates and Historic Details Asks $1.05 Million

The Bayview has only gotten more popular since 2014, and given the extensive renovation.
SFGATE | July 15, 2018

Old Victorians Get Restoration Help

The big, old house is a San Francisco classic, perfect for the headquarters of Teevan Restoration.
SF GATE | April 19, 2013

Bonnie Spindler Heads Up New Marketing Committee Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Boa...

Spindler has long been actively involved with PBO and its annual Gala fund-raising event.
Luxury Real Estate | February 24, 2009

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