Bonnie Tripton

Bonnie Tripton is a top North Shore Chicago real estate broker with over 20 years of experience representing buyers and sellers and is widely recognized as a leading agent in New Trier Township and among the best agents in Chicagoland. A North Shore native, Bonnie combines deep community knowledge with a proven track record, having facilitated more than $210 million in residential home sales across Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Wilmette, and surrounding North Shore communities.

As a broker with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, Bonnie brings a distinctive financial and strategic approach to residential real estate, shaped by her background as an investment banker in New York and a commercial investment sales broker in Chicago. Her ability to analyze markets, pricing, and deal structure allows clients to make confident, well-informed decisions.

More than just a real estate broker, Bonnie serves as a trusted advisor to her clients. For over 16 years, she has specialized in residential home sales, guiding sellers and buyers through every stage of the process—from pricing strategy and staging to pre-listing renovations designed to maximize value.

Bonnie’s performance and leadership have earned consistent industry recognition, including being named among the Top 100 Chicagoland Agents by Chicago Magazine from 2021 to 2023 and ranking in the Top 1.5% of Illinois real estate agents by RealTrends in 2024.

Her business is built largely on referrals, reflecting her attentive listening, transparent communication, and highly responsive, hands-on service. Bonnie personally attends all of her marketed open houses and works under a fiduciary standard, always placing her clients’ interests first.

With experience spanning both residential and commercial real estate, Bonnie is uniquely qualified to guide clients through the financial and strategic aspects of buying or selling a home. Her in-depth understanding of lending institutions and the transaction process ensures thoughtful, expert guidance through one of life’s most significant investments.

A lifelong North Shore resident, Bonnie grew up in Kenilworth and attended New Trier High School before earning her finance degree from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado. She now resides in Winnetka with her husband and three children and remains actively involved in the community.

North Shore Chicago Real Estate Markets Served:
Chicago, Winnetka, Glencoe, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northfield, Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, Northbrook, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Libertyville.