Bonnie Lai

Bonnie Lai

Real Estate: 009531988
  •   5   (128 reviews)

Bonnie's sales performance at a glance

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Properties for sale
2
Sold properties
$848k
Average sale price
$1.7m
Total sales value

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Bonnie's customer service awards

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  • 3x Region Top 20New England Region - 2025, 2024, 2023
  • 3x State Top 10Massachusetts - 2025, 2024, 2023
  • 3x County Top 5Middlesex County - 2025, 2024, 2023
  • 3x County Top 5Norfolk County - 2025, 2024, 2022

About Bonnie

Bonnie Lai is a trilingual real estate agent (Cantonese, Mandarin & English) with an extensive real estate network, consistently ranked among the top agents companywide, locally, and nationally. Her well-rounded expertise helps domestic and international clients succeed across Greater Boston, including but not limited to South Shore, North Shore, and Metro West. As a CRS designee, specialist in first-time home buying, short sales, foreclosures, probate, and divorce residential real estate, Bonnie puts her clients at the strongest positions possible to obtain the best outcomes by sharing current market trends, strategic guidance, and realistic expectations. Since 2021, Bonnie has been featured as a Top Boston Real Estate Producer in Boston Magazine and appeared on the cover of Massachusetts Top Agent Magazine in October 2022. She has ranked as the #1 agent in her RE/MAX office from 2020-2025 and was a Top 1% RE/MAX Producer in New England. Starting in 2021, she has since earned REAL TRENDS America’s Best Top 1.5% Individual Professionals by Volume and Transaction Sides. Her other achievements include the RE/MAX Hall of Fame (2020), RE/MAX National Torchbearer 40 Under 40 (2020), AREAA A-List Top 100 Producers since 2018, and the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award (2024). In 2024, Bonnie founded the LUXE HOME TEAM with partners Bee Yeo and Charlie Fang. In the first year, the team earned the RE/MAX Titan Club Award, AREAA A-List Top Teams, REAL TRENDS America’s Best Top 1.5% Small Team, and recognition in Boston Magazine. In 2025, Rate My Agent ranked LUXE HOME TEAM #7 in the U.S. and Team of the Year in New England. That same year, the team welcomed its fourth partner, Maria Demarco. In 2026, Bonnie has become the founding parnter of 1st Knock Realty, and the company is supported by SIDE Real Estate. Luxe Home Team is now branded under 1st Knock Realty. Bonnie is deeply committed to community work and teaches first-time homebuyer classes for ACDC and MAHA. She served as the 2023 President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Greater Boston/Central and was the 2019 Vice President of AREAA Boston. She is a 2024–2025 Board Member for GBAR and chair of the 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. In 2025, she joined the Board of Directors for GBREB and the advisory boards for AREAA Boston and the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Greater Boston. In 2026-2027 Bonnie serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®. Nationally, she has contributed to AREAA through the Chapter Development, A-List, and Luxury Committees.

Languages spoken

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

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Bonnie's reviews

  5  
Bonnie has 129 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
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Bonnie's qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, well-prepared, reliable, supportive, clear communication, responsive, local expert.
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Exceptional guidance, deep expertise, and unwavering support from start to finish
4 days ago
Exceptional guidance, deep expertise, and unwavering support from start to finish

We were referred to Bonnie by my brother, who had purchased a home with her help a few years earlier. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Bonnie had a deep understanding of the real estate market and that she and Charlie genuinely prioritized getting to know us, our needs, and what we were looking for in a home. We worked most closely with Charlie throughout our home search, and he was incredibly patient in educating us on every aspect of the process, including the nuances of the local market and homes in the area. We always felt supported, informed, and guided as we searched for our “perfect” home. When we finally found it, Charlie and Bonnie helped us develop a winning strategy that ultimately landed us our dream home. Their support didn't stop once our offer was accepted. They continued to guide us through every step of the process, making what could have been an overwhelming experience feel seamless. They are also incredibly well-connected and have an extensive network of trusted professionals. We have come to rely on and truly value their recommendations for everything from attorneys and lenders to contractors and inspectors. We couldn't be happier with our experience working with Bonnie and Charlie. Their expertise, patience, dedication, and genuine investment in their clients make them an exceptional team. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Buyer review
Best Team in Metro west and beyond
10 days ago
Best Team in Metro west and beyond

Working with Bonnie & Charlie was the best decision we made. Having a depth of experience in the local market gave us total peace of mind. Their anticipation for every hurdle before it even happened, explained each step clearly, and negotiated a fantastic result for us. You can’t put a price on that kind of seasoned expertise. We have been working with them for years and will continue to do so in the future!

Seller review
Extremely helpful and communicative
11 days ago
Extremely helpful and communicative

I can’t say enough good things about Bonnie. I was selling an apartment as the remote power of attorney for an elderly friend, which is about as complicated and stressful as a sale can get. She went well beyond what I expected from an agent. She helped get the apartment ready to sell, worked directly with me and the lawyers through all the tricky legal pieces, and walked me through every single step so I never felt lost. And she got us a great price. This was a hard time, and Bonnie was patient, responsive, and genuinely kind throughout. She’s down to earth, honest, and easy to work with, and it was clear she actually cared about doing right by my friend and by me.

Seller review
The team you need by your side
19 days ago
The team you need by your side

The team was professional, responsive, knowledgeble, and very helpful throughout the entire process. We started with our ideal sale price with the expectation of lower offers, which we got, but we were able to get a buyer to come in at list. Relied on their knowledge of what the industry norms were and we reached the finish line with no issues. The team was able to assist with providing contacts to handle the work requested by the buyers, provided contacts with access, and negotiated terms that worked for both sides. This team has extensive experience and we feel lucky to have had this opportunity to work together and close this deal seamlessly and promptly. Thank you Bonnie and Charlie!

Buyer review
Perfect team to work with
5 months ago
Perfect team to work with

Charlie and Bonnie have been patient through a long and arduous house hunt. They have helpful tips for each stage and made time to come with my to many open houses

Buyer review
Charlie and Bonnie are an excellent agent duo
6 months ago
Charlie and Bonnie are an excellent agent duo

Charlie and Bonnie were an excellent team for us throughout the whole process. They both made themselves available to answer our questions, educate us around the home buying process and what to think about as homeowners too! As we refined our desires, they were very adaptable and ensured we were only looking at homes that truly interested us. From touring, offering, and closing, they were readily available to provide excellent guidance in-person and online. We feel lucky they were ultra responsive so we wouldn't miss out on our dream home!

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Bonnie's properties

Bonnie has sold 2 properties in the last 12 months, showing 2, sorted by most recent activity

SoldOct 7, 2026
$575,000
222/120 Wyllis Avenue
Everett MA 02149
2
2
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of 1st Knock Realty and Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
SoldDec 1, 2025
$1,120,000
137 Winn St
Burlington MA 01803
4
3
2
House
Listing courtesy of REMAX Real Estate Center | Brookline
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