Opening doors: Bonnie Baker Hodgins
Bonnie Baker Hodgins, broker at Sutton Group-Select Realty Inc., Brokerage, shares her unique perspective on what it takes to build and sustain a successful career
London Inc. is proud to present its second annual look at area women making a transformational difference in their fields. Sharing their secrets for success, these 31 women are making a significant impact across various industries. Their stories are about resilience, creativity and the power of passion; they break barriers, shatter stereotypes and pave the way for future generations.
Bonnie Baker Hodgins
Broker
Sutton Group-Select Realty Inc., Brokerage
bonniebakerhodgins.ca
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AS A REAL estate professional, Bonnie Baker Hodgins guides buyers and sellers across London and surrounding communities, handling everything from first homes to luxury and rural properties. Her role blends strategy, negotiation, problem-solving — and a good dose of active empathy.
“I’m part strategist, part negotiator, part problem-solver, and sometimes a bit of a therapist,” she says. “I’m hands-on, honest and fully invested in getting my clients the best outcome.”
“At the beginning, success was numbers — deals, volume, growth. And those things still matter. But now? Success is the quality of my relationships, the trust my clients have in me, the respect of my fellow agents and the life I’ve built along the way. That means more than any stat sheet”
Her journey began with the purchase of her first condo in Toronto. Inspired by her agent’s integrity and passion, she left a career in interior design, earned her license and dove in headfirst. “I didn’t have the perfect plan — just a lot of drive and a willingness to learn,” she says.
Navigating today’s fluctuating market means managing both emotions and expectations. “People are making big financial and personal decisions. I handle that by being honest, even when it’s not the easy conversation.”
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For Baker Hodgins, success has evolved as her career has matured. “At the beginning, success was numbers — deals, volume, growth. And those things still matter. But now? Success is the quality of my relationships, the trust my clients have in me, the respect of my fellow agents and the life I’ve built along the way. That means more than any stat sheet.” 