Hi, I'm Bonnie Nguyen.
I'm an operations leader, real estate professional, and entrepreneur — driven by a genuine desire to help people and businesses grow through smarter systems, strategic thinking, and real relationships.
Over 14+ years I've worked across residential and commercial real estate, fractional business operations, recruiting, technology implementation, and team development. I've worked with hundreds of clients, helped businesses untangle their back-office chaos, and guided buyers and sellers through some of the most important decisions of their lives.
I'm based in Minnesota. When I'm not working, I'm in the garden, in the kitchen making phở, traveling somewhere new, or being outwitted by my dogs Massie and Baylor.
Real Estate
Residential and commercial representation across Minnesota, brokered by eXp Realty. Hundreds of clients helped from first showing to closing day — and beyond.
Operations
Embedded ops partner for growing businesses. Process design, tech implementation, team enablement, and vendor management — without the full-time hire.
One point of contact
Whether it's real estate or operations, you work directly with me. No handoffs, no assistants, no surprises. Just clear communication and follow-through.
The principles I work by.
People first, always.
I genuinely care about outcomes for the people I work with — not the transaction, not the commission, not the contract. If something isn't right for you, I'll say so.
Facts over feelings in negotiation.
Emotion is a liability at the negotiating table. I keep decisions grounded in data, comparables, and clear-headed analysis — so you get the best outcome, not just the most comfortable one.
Clarity reduces chaos.
Most problems — in real estate and in business — come from unclear expectations, missing processes, or poor communication. I build clarity as a habit, not an afterthought.
No pressure, ever.
I'm not in a hurry to close a deal. The right decision made at the right time is worth more than a fast one. I'll never push you toward something I wouldn't do myself.
The relationship outlasts the transaction.
I stay in touch after the deal is done. Market updates, referrals, answering questions two years later — that's just how I work. Clients for life, not just for the closing.
Build things that last.
Whether it's a process, a contract, or a team — I build for longevity. The goal is always something that runs well without constant attention.
How I got here.
Present
Owner — Bonnie Nguyen Real Estate
Independent real estate agent brokered with eXp Realty, serving residential and commercial clients across Minnesota. Also provides fractional operations support to growing businesses — bringing the same systems thinking and follow-through to back-office challenges as to real estate transactions.
2026
Chief Operating Officer — North Star Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Lead operational strategy and business operations for a commercial real estate advisory firm. Drive growth initiatives, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness. Represent tenants, buyers, and investors in commercial transactions from site evaluation through occupancy.
2024
Operations & Strategic Talent Director — Kerby & Cristina Real Estate Experts
Supported operational leadership for one of the nation's top-producing real estate organizations with 815+ annual transactions and 100+ team members. Built scalable systems across sales enablement, recruiting, CRM, reporting, and marketing operations.
2024
Operations Director — Click Contracts
Led operational coordination between product development and real estate users for a contract automation and transaction management platform. Served as subject matter expert on agent workflows and transaction processes to guide product development.
2023
Director of Operations — Carin Nguyen Real Estate Network
Led cross-functional initiatives across sales, recruiting, marketing, finance, and operations. Implemented EOS-based management frameworks including scorecards, quarterly planning, and KPI tracking.
Present
Licensed Minnesota Real Estate Agent
14+ years representing residential and commercial clients across Minnesota — buyers, sellers, tenants, and investors. Brokered by eXp Realty.
2014
Transportation Marketing Coordinator — HDR Engineering, Inc.
Coordinated marketing and communications for a national engineering firm's transportation practice. Early foundation in project coordination, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
2009
BA Marketing Management — University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business
Undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (2005–2007) before completing degree at St. Thomas.
Let's work together.
Whether you're buying a home, selling a property, or trying to get your business operations under control — I'd love to hear what you're working on. Book a free call, send an email, or find me on social.
