Bonnie Trainor came to the real estate profession with a passion for helping others and a wealth of experience developed over a career dedicated to guiding individuals and families through life’s most significant transitions. With a Master’s degree in Social Work and years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Bonnie has spent her entire professional life listening deeply, solving problems, and helping people achieve their goals—all skills that greatly benefit her real estate clients.
Bonnie’s background includes serving as a counselor in an adoption agency, where she supported expecting parents through some of the most challenging decisions of their lives. She also served as the Program Director for a nonprofit organization that helped families in crisis across Chicagoland, connecting them with vital resources and stable housing. Later, she opened her own private counseling practice. After many years of service to the community, Bonnie brought her skills to thereal estate profession – a long-time dream. She brings a compassionate, client-focused perspective to everything she does and finds great fulfillment in helping her clients find their “happily ever after.”
What sets Bonnie apart is her natural ability to connect with people and her commitment to truly understanding their unique needs. Whether she is working with buyers, sellers or investors, Bonnielistens and takes the time to explore their dreams and aspirations. Bonnie prides herself in helping buyers find the perfect community to match their needs. Bonnie’s knowledge of the city and surrounding suburbs is extensive. She has lived in Evanston, Chicago’s North Center neighborhood, Naperville, Park Ridge, Edison Park and now resides in Libertyville. Her collaborative mindset extends to building strong relationships with other agents and real estate professionals—a key advantage in today’s competitive market. Clients also benefit from her genuine flair for interior design, which helps sellers stage their homes for maximum appeal and inspires buyers to envision the full potential of a space.
Outside of work, Bonnie is a proud mom of four, an avid traveler with experiences spanning the globe, and a dedicated volunteer in her community. Bonnie brings a compassionate, client-focused perspective to everything she does.
Bonnie helped me so much as a first-time home buyer. She is so kind, dependable, and knowledgeable. I had the best experience with her and she made the entire process so easy. I would 100% recommend her to anyone and everyone, she's amazing!
Bonnie did an amazing job finding and securing a new home for our family (which is especially difficult in this market!). She was very helpful every step of the process. I would highly recommend Bonnie!
Bonnie did an amazing job of helping me find my apartment. The very first place she suggested I look at was perfect and I wound up happily living there for five years. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Bonnie worked with our family on the sell and buy of our houses. She is extremely calm, patient and kind in stressful situations. She is also very honest and is also not afraid to give you her feedback.
She was the most helpful realtor!! We were struggling to find something in a very short time period and she continued to help us look day and night and found us the perfect home just in time for our move out date!
Very helpful when searching for a new home, very reasonable and always on top of things. Made renting a lot easier, would highly recommend her
Bonnie has been outstanding to work with! As a lender, I appreciate her professionalism and communication. Highly recommend Bonnie and her team for a great home buying or selling experience. Looking forward to working with her again!
Bonnie listens to her clients needs and works tirelessly to have them met!! Highly recommend!!
Thank you so much for everything you did for us with the home buying and selling process! It is truly a dream come true and even better than we could have imagined. And truly, none of it would have happened without you! We are forever grateful for all of the guidance, support, millions of answered questions and expertise. We are so blessed by you both as a person who made our dream house...