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Going Independent: Why I Started Bonnie Nguyen Real Estate After 14+ Years

After more than 14 years on real estate teams, I’m taking the leap. Here’s what I learned, who I’m grateful for, and what this next chapter means for my clients.

Bonnie Nguyen, independent real estate agent in the Twin Cities
Key takeaways
  • After 14+ years as a licensed agent on teams, I’ve launched Bonnie Nguyen Real Estate as an independent agent, brokered by eXp Realty.
  • Every client works with me directly, 1:1, from the first call to closing and beyond.
  • My focus is residential and commercial real estate in the Twin Cities, plus operations support for real estate teams.

After more than 14 years as a licensed real estate agent working on teams, I've decided to take the leap and go independent. Bonnie Nguyen Real Estate, brokered by eXp Realty, is officially open. It's exciting, it's challenging, and it's something I've been building toward for a long time.

Thank you to the teams that shaped me

I wouldn't be here without the teams and companies I've worked with over the years: Kerby & Cristina Real Estate Experts, Carin Nguyen Real Estate Network, Click Contracts, and North Star Commercial Real Estate Advisors. Each one taught me something different about serving clients, running a business, and leading people. Thank you for the opportunities, the trust, and the lessons.

What operations taught me

For most of my career I've worked on two sides of real estate at once: as a licensed agent, and as the operations director behind the scenes. Running operations for teams let me see how different brokerages and teams work, what makes them succeed, and where things break down. It taught me to think bigger and to build systems that hold up when business gets busy.

Learning alongside teams and brokerages with decades of combined experience gave me a playbook most agents never get. I know what works and what doesn't, and now I get to put all of it into my own business.

What this means for my clients

Going independent lets me work the way I've always wanted to: personal, tailored, and 1:1.

  • You work with me directly. No hand-offs to assistants or junior agents. Every showing, offer, and call is me.
  • A plan built around you. Your timeline, budget, and goals set the pace.
  • You're taken care of. Before, during, and long after closing.

I'm focused on residential and commercial real estate across Minneapolis and the West Metro. Whether you're buying, selling, leasing, or relocating, you can see how I work or start browsing on my MLS search.

Operations support for real estate teams

The other half of my business is helping real estate teams run better. I work with team leaders on process design, tools and automation, AI workflows, and team enablement, using what I've seen work across many teams and brokerages. If your team is growing faster than your systems, let's talk operations.

The next chapter

This chapter is about focusing on what matters most to me: my business, my brand, and my life. That means doing great work for clients, building something that's mine, and still making time for the garden, the kitchen, travel, and the crew at home.

If you've been part of my journey so far, thank you. If we haven't met yet, I'd love to hear from you.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bonnie Nguyen Real Estate?

Bonnie Nguyen Real Estate is my independent real estate business, brokered by eXp Realty. I’m a licensed Minnesota agent with 14+ years of experience serving buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords across Minneapolis and the Twin Cities West Metro.

What’s different about working with an independent agent?

You work with one person from start to finish. As an independent agent, I handle your search or sale personally and tailor the plan to your goals instead of passing you between team members.

Do you still help real estate teams with operations?

Yes. I offer fractional operations support for real estate teams, including process design, tools and automation, AI workflows, and team enablement.

What areas do you serve?

Minneapolis and the West Metro, including Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and more. I’m licensed throughout Minnesota.

Let’s work together.

Buying, selling, or growing a team? Book a free call and let’s talk about what you need.