Real Estate is my Business

Bonnie Kehl, Branch Manager of the Coldwell Banker Realty Oakland/Montclair and Berkeley offices, oversees all daily operations and guides our talented team of more than 140 independent sales professionals.

Passionate about her work, Bonnie's enthusiasm is palpable when you meet her. She says," I love empowering others with new skills and sharing my experience. I am excited to watch the team grow as real estate professionals and accomplish more than they thought possible!" Bonnie has a wealth of expertise to share, as she's been a top-producing Sales Associate in the Bay Area since 1985. Approachable and accessible, Bonnie is a resourceful, hard-working, and fun-loving Manager.

Born in Korea, she moved to the United States at age 14. After graduating from Sunnyvale High School, she won a college scholarship to study nutrition and food science at California State University, San Jose, where she earned her bachelor's degree. Following a career at Stanford University Hospital, Bonnie decided to get her real estate license in 1985. It was the perfect career change.

In the last 30+ years, Bonnie has had a thriving real estate practice with Century 21, Coldwell Banker Contempo, Windermere Real Estate, and Alain Pinel Realtors. In 2008, she joined Cashin Company Realtors as Manager in Los Altos and established herself as a highly regarded leader. When Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage acquired Cashin in 2010, Bonnie stayed on to guide their highly successful team. She returned to sales again for a short time before moving on to oversee the Half Moon Bay office, and she now manages Coldwell Banker in Oakland/Montclair and Berkeley.

Bonnie is happily married to her husband, Tom. Their daughter Cristen is a Santa Clara grad (2016) and lives in South Bay but their two grown children reside in Grapevine, Texas. Son Austin lives there with his wife, Asia, and daughter Cassie married Jose Canales. Three grandchildren, Cruz, Indy, and Amelia, are the apple of Bonnie's eye.

Education and Training

Sunnyvale High School graduated upper 10% of class in 1977. San Jose State University, San Jose B. S. Nutrition and Food Science in 1982. Anthony School of Real Estate, 1985.

Areas Served

San Mateo County

Santa Clara County

Alameda County

Contra Cost County

San Francisco County

Community Involvement

Annual Free E-Waste Shredding for the local community. Volunteer at the Alameda County Food Bank. Support and raise funds for the local charities and St Jude as part of Coldwell Banker "Give Where You Live" fundraiser event. Collecting coats and blankets for Coldwell Banker Holiday "One Warm Coat" and "Toys for Tots" event to donate to the local community.

Communities we serve/

Greater Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and San Francisco County Area

Perhaps the agents put it best in their own words:

I am so excited to have Bonnie as our manager. She tries to help ALL of us do well and get more business. Bonnie has been just what we needed as a Manager! I have already gotten one of my agent friends to come to work for us and I will keep working on others to switch. It's a great place to work now and everyone is busy and happy. The new agents are getting the guidance they need and even us older agents are learning new tricks. I really can't say enough about Bonnie's management skills. 5 stars!
Vita Hall, Independent Sales Associate in Half Moon Bay

l've been selling homes with Coldwell Banker for over 23 years in the Half Moon Bay Area. During this time, we have had a number of different managers. Bonnie is the first manager I have worked for or interviewed with that makes you feel you have a real sales partner. Her energy and commitment is far above any manager I have met in the industry. Her fire burns bright. There will be months where one is not a top producer, and this is when Bonnie will really step up to let you know she is behind you and makes positive suggestions that will improve things. This is a woman who has been in the trenches and is a powerhouse when it comes to positive reinforcement and practical sales advice. It is an honor to work for her.
Grant Walters, Independent Sales Associate in Half Moon Bay

Bonnie has been a consistently knowledgeable and supportive resource throughout my real estate career. She is always motivational and positive.
Deniece Watkins Smith, Independent Sales Associate in Los Altos

Why Coldwell Banker?

ENDLESS TOOLS
For Devon Page, it was the leading market share statistics and access to top-notch education that initially attracted her to Coldwell Banker as a new Sales Associate. Over the years it was the wisdom, shared values, high standards and sincere sense of support from fellow Sales Associates that solidified my decision to proudly affiliate my business with Coldwell Banker-Half Moon Bay,says Devon. Thank you for helping me grow into the Sales Associate that I have become and making each day in the office one to look forward to.

ABOVE AND BEYOND
For seasoned Sales Associates Kathy and Michael Rain, it was the unmatched resources Coldwell Banker provides that cemented their longstanding affiliation of 23+ years and running.
We like the emphasis on legal education for Sales Associates because it ensures that we are not only keeping our clients safe but also ourselves, says Kathy. We also enjoy being with a national company that has top market share in the Bay Area, adds Michael. This means that we are affiliated with top Sales Associates who are of the same mind as us.

LEADING BY EXAMPLE
For Grant Walters, having a sense of stability in the ever-changing real estate market is key. Even after 25+ years of affiliating with Coldwell Banker, he has never felt let down.
Coldwell Banker has never failed to provide a stable and rewarding workplace, says Grant. We are a family of Sales Associates who have been together for decades, and we are deeply connected to this community.

THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
In the world of real estate, the right connections mean everything. Luckily for Lynda Santini she found those meaningful connections with Coldwell Banker in Half Moon Bay.
I chose to affiliate with Coldwell Banker because of the companys unparalleled reach, says Santini. In addition to Coldwell Banker's to market share in the Bay Area, the brand also has top notch marketing tools and provides access to exceptional support.

COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
When it came to finding the right brokerage, affiliating with a supportive and encouraging brand was at the top of the list for Lee Engdahl.
Bonnie Kehl, the office Manager, makes all the difference with her continued support and involvement, says Lee. I strongly recommend the Half Moon Bay office to both new and experienced Sales Associates.