Top Realtors in Indian Wells, CA

The 15 top-ranked Realtors in Indian Wells, CA, shown in the order RealTrends Verified published them for 2026. Kimberly Oleson ($49.70M), Stephen Clark ($30.51M) and Craig Chorpenning ($29.96M) lead the list by 2025 closed sales volume, and every card mirrors the RealTrends rank. Updated October 2026.

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Rankings reflect the RealTrends Verified 2026 list of individual real estate agents in Indian Wells, California, ranked by 2025 closed sales volume, released July 10, 2026. Agent details are compiled from public profiles and may change.

15 Realtors ranked

Indian Wells Realtors ranked by 2025 closed sales volume

Kimberly Oleson, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

1. Kimberly Oleson

Coldwell Banker Realty
Luxury Property Specialist · Golf Property Specialist · ILHM Guild Elite
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $49.70M closed volume (2025)
KnowledgeableProfessionalLocal expert
Golf & country club homesLuxury homes

Kimberly Oleson is a Coldwell Banker Realty agent in the Indian Wells office and a former practicing Coachella Valley real estate attorney. She advises buyers and sellers on golf and country club properties and luxury homes in La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs, and holds the Luxury Property Specialist and Golf Property Specialist designations. RealTrends Verified ranks her first in Indian Wells with $49.70M.

45000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CalRE #02040875
Stephen Clark, Realtor at Desert Sotheby's International Realty

2. Stephen Clark

Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Desert Sotheby's International Realty · Indian Wells office
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $30.51M closed volume (2025)
ProfessionalKnowledgeableCommunicative
Relocation & second homesLuxury homes

Stephen Clark is a Desert Sotheby's International Realty agent in the Indian Wells office on Highway 111. His career began in Honolulu; he later co-founded Clark Tess Properties in San Diego and joined Sotheby's there in 2013 before moving to the Coachella Valley in 2020. He works with relocating buyers, empty nesters and clients starting a new chapter in the desert. RealTrends Verified ranks him second with $30.51M.

74-890 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CA DRE #00933183
Craig Chorpenning, Realtor at Desert Sotheby's International Realty

3. Craig Chorpenning

Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Palm Springs Life Top Individual Agents 2025 and 2026
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $29.96M closed volume (2025)
ResponsiveKnowledgeableProfessionalLocal expert
Golf & country club homesGated estatesTrust & probate

Craig Chorpenning is a Desert Sotheby's International Realty agent who works from the Indian Wells office on Highway 111 and the La Quinta office in Old Town. He focuses on country club homes, gated estates and trust and probate sales across Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Palm Springs, and co-listed the $8.15M 550 Palisades Drive in Palm Springs. RealTrends Verified ranks him third with $29.96M.

74-890 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CA DRE #01887862
Darci Hope, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

4. Darci Hope

Coldwell Banker Realty
Luxury Property Specialist · CLHMS Guild · Certified Real Estate Negotiator
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $29.42M closed volume (2025)
CommunicativeAttentiveLocal expert
Luxury homesGolf & country club homesRelocation & second homes55+ communities

Darci Hope is a Coachella Valley native with Coldwell Banker Realty's Indian Wells office. She works with luxury, country club, golf and tennis properties, vacation and second homes and 55+ communities, and many of her clients are relocating to the Greater Palm Springs area. She holds the Luxury Property Specialist and Certified Real Estate Negotiator designations. RealTrends Verified places her fourth in Indian Wells with $29.42M.

45000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CalRE #01987666
Jenell Vandenbos, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

5. Jenell Vandenbos

Coldwell Banker Realty
Luxury Property Specialist · MBA
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $27.45M closed volume (2025)
ProfessionalResponsiveKnowledgeable
Investment propertyFirst-time buyersLuxury homes

Jenell Vandenbos, spelled VanDenBos on her brokerage profile, is a Coldwell Banker Realty agent in the Indian Wells office with an MBA and the Luxury Property Specialist designation. Her background includes Bank of America's REO division, and she serves investors, first-time buyers, Canadian buyers and luxury clients in Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio with a full-time staff. RealTrends Verified ranks her fifth with $27.45M.

45000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CalRE #01833698
Karista Smith, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

6. Karista Smith

Coldwell Banker Realty
Associate Broker · Luxury Property Specialist · ILHM Guild
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $24.44M closed volume (2025)
KnowledgeableTrustworthyLocal expert
Luxury homesGolf & country club homesGated estates

Karista Smith is an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Realty in Indian Wells and a Coachella Valley native. She concentrates on luxury golf and country club estates in communities such as The Madison Club, Bighorn, The Quarry, Vintage Club and PGA West, holds the Luxury Property Specialist designation and ILHM Guild membership, and is also a licensed broker in Arizona. RealTrends Verified ranks her sixth with $24.44M.

45000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CalRE #01311385
Camille Pfeifer, Realtor at Bennion Deville Homes

7. Camille Pfeifer

Bennion Deville Homes
LUXE Director · REO Director · CRS
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $22.12M closed volume (2025)
ProfessionalAttentiveCommunicative
Luxury homesRelocation & second homesRentals & leasing

Camille Pfeifer is a LUXE Director and REO Director with Bennion Deville Homes, based in the firm's Indian Wells office on Highway 111. A Certified Residential Specialist, she was a managing broker in Washington before relocating to the desert full time in 2002 and now serves Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage. RealTrends Verified ranks her seventh in Indian Wells with $22.12M.

74-910 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CA DRE #01334856
Anne Stark, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

8. Anne Stark

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Luxury Collection Specialist · English and French
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $18.97M closed volume (2025)
KnowledgeableResponsiveProfessional
Golf & country club homesLuxury homes

Anne Stark is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties sales associate and Luxury Collection Specialist in the Indian Wells office. She concentrates on gated golf communities, particularly PGA West and The Citrus Club in La Quinta, and also serves Indian Wells and nearby desert cities. She holds a master's degree in engineering and works in English and French. RealTrends Verified ranks her eighth with $18.97M.

74-990 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CA DRE #01973447
Janice Huston, Realtor at Desert Sotheby's International Realty

9. Janice Huston

Desert Sotheby's International Realty
The Janice Huston Team
The Janice Huston Team · Sales and seasonal leasing
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $18.74M closed volume (2025)
AttentiveCommunicativeLocal expert
Gated estatesLuxury homesRentals & leasing

Janice Huston is a Desert Sotheby's International Realty agent affiliated with the Indian Wells office who leads a small family team with her daughter, Kimberlee Squirell. She handles sales and seasonal leasing of luxury estates and condos in gated golf communities across La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Palm Springs and Indio, and has lived in the Coachella Valley for 23 years. RealTrends Verified ranks her ninth with $18.74M.

74-890 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CA DRE #01957281
Mario Perez, Realtor at REMAX Desert Properties

10. Mario Perez

REMAX Desert Properties
Mario Perez Team
Mario Perez Team · English and Spanish
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $16.07M closed volume (2025)
ResponsiveKnowledgeableProfessional
New constructionCondominiumsLand

Mario Perez is a RE/MAX Desert Properties associate with an office on Highway 111 in Indian Wells who leads the Mario Perez Team. A former lender turned Realtor, he works across the Coachella Valley from Palm Springs and Cathedral City to Indio and La Quinta, focusing on new construction, condominiums and development land, and serves clients in English and Spanish. RealTrends Verified ranks him tenth with $16.07M.

74907 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Anne Hug, Realtor at Bennion Deville Homes

11. Anne Hug

Bennion Deville Homes
LUXE Director · English and French
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $14.38M closed volume (2025)
TrustworthyAttentiveLocal expert
Luxury homesInvestment propertyRelocation & second homes

Anne Hug is a LUXE Director with Bennion Deville Homes in the Indian Wells office. A UC Santa Barbara graduate who managed clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry for a decade before entering real estate in 2010, she has lived in the Coachella Valley since 1989 and works with buyers, sellers, investors and luxury sellers, mostly through referrals. RealTrends Verified ranks her eleventh in Indian Wells with $14.38M.

74-910 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CA DRE #01932080
Joe Sidoti, Realtor at Desert Sotheby's International Realty

12. Joe Sidoti

Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Desert Sotheby's International Realty · Indian Wells office
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $13.96M closed volume (2025)
ResponsiveProfessionalKnowledgeable
Luxury homesRelocation & second homesInvestment property

Joe Sidoti is a Desert Sotheby's International Realty agent based in the Indian Wells office on Highway 111. He represents buyers and sellers of luxury homes, relocation clients and investment property in Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio, and his recent Indian Wells sales include two homes above $4.5M. His California license has been active since 2011. RealTrends Verified ranks him twelfth with $13.96M.

74-890 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CA DRE #01901259
Cristen Farnham, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

13. Cristen Farnham

Coldwell Banker Realty
Coldwell Banker International President's Circle
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $13.35M closed volume (2025)
CommunicativeResponsiveLocal expert
First-time buyersInvestment propertyLuxury homesRelocation & second homes

Cristen Farnham is a Coachella Valley native with Coldwell Banker Realty's Indian Wells and La Quinta office, which she joined in 2024 after eight years with Service Real Estate. Working in partnership with her husband, she serves La Quinta, Indio, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs with first-time buyers, relocation clients, investors and luxury sellers. RealTrends Verified ranks her thirteenth with $13.35M.

45000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CalRE #01743411
Nadine Elliott, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

14. Nadine Elliott

Coldwell Banker Realty
Country club home specialist · Coldwell Banker International President's Circle
Indian Wells
RealTrends Verified 2026: $12.27M closed volume (2025)
KnowledgeableAttentiveLocal expert
Golf & country club homesGated estates

Nadine Elliott is a Coldwell Banker Realty agent in the Indian Wells and La Quinta office who presents herself as the desert's country club home and lifestyle expert. A longtime Bermuda Dunes Country Club homeowner, she spent about 20 years in food brokerage before real estate and now serves golf and tennis communities from Bermuda Dunes and Indian Wells to Palm Springs. RealTrends Verified ranks her fourteenth with $12.27M.

45000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
CalRE #01942903
Ron Bone, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty

15. Ron Bone

Coldwell Banker Realty
Now with Equity Union, La Quinta · Former custom home builder
La Quinta
RealTrends Verified 2026: $10.20M closed volume (2025)
TrustworthyProfessionalResponsive
55+ communitiesGolf & country club homesLuxury homes

Ron Bone earned his RealTrends Verified 2026 ranking, fifteenth in Indian Wells with $10.20M, while with Coldwell Banker Realty, and has since moved to Equity Union's La Quinta office in January 2026. A former custom home builder in Sonoma County, he works across the Coachella Valley on 55+ communities, golf course homes and pool homes, and donates part of each sale to Variety, the Children's Charity of the Desert.

47-060 Washington Street, Suite 5101, La Quinta, CA 92253
CA DRE #02033152

About this ranking

This page lists the 15 individual agents at the top of the RealTrends Verified 2026 list, 2026 Best Real Estate Agents in Indian Wells, California, in the Agents category, ranked by closed sales volume for calendar year 2025 and released July 10, 2026. The rank number, 2025 volume and brokerage name on each card appear exactly as RealTrends published them; RealTrends lists 33 agents in total for the city.

Office addresses, specialties, designations, license numbers and biographies were compiled in October 2026 from each agent's brokerage page, personal website and the California DRE public license lookup. The source list is at https://www.realtrends.com/ranking/best-real-estate-agents-indian-wells-california/individuals-by-volume/ and was captured October 14, 2026.

Indian Wells communities

Indian Wells Country Club

The city's original golf community, built around two courses off Club Drive, with single-family homes on and near the fairways and a mix of original and remodeled houses.

The Vintage Club

A private, gated club at the base of Eisenhower Mountain with two golf courses and custom estates, condominiums and golf villas. Buyers typically apply for club membership separately from the home purchase.

Toscana Country Club

A newer gated community on Highway 111 with two Jack Nicklaus courses and Tuscan-style homes, including villas, custom lots and completed estates. Craig Chorpenning's Indian Wells closings include a Toscana home.

Eldorado Country Club

A long-established private golf club with homesites along the course and a clubhouse near Highway 111 and Eldorado Drive. Homes range from mid-century houses to recent rebuilds.

Desert Horizons Country Club

A gated golf community on Highway 111 across from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, with condominiums and attached homes on the course and a clubhouse that has been renovated in recent years.

The Reserve

A private, gated club on the hillside between Indian Wells and Palm Desert with large custom homesites, a Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish course and a residents-only clubhouse.

Indian Wells Village and the Cove

The non-gated streets near the Indian Wells Golf Resort and the hillside cove south of Highway 111, where single-family homes sit outside the club gates and often attract buyers who want privacy without club dues.

Nearby: La Quinta and Palm Desert

Several agents on this list also serve La Quinta clubs such as PGA West, The Citrus Club, The Hideaway and Rancho La Quinta, and Palm Desert communities such as Bighorn, all within a short drive of Indian Wells.

Indian Wells market snapshot

Median list price$1,499,000
Homes for sale50
Median days on market126

Source: RealTrends Indian Wells market update, October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top Realtors in Indian Wells, CA?

By 2025 closed sales volume, the RealTrends Verified 2026 list of individual agents in Indian Wells is led by Kimberly Oleson of Coldwell Banker Realty at $49.70M, followed by Stephen Clark of Desert Sotheby's International Realty at $30.51M, Craig Chorpenning of Desert Sotheby's International Realty at $29.96M, Darci Hope of Coldwell Banker Realty at $29.42M and Jenell Vandenbos of Coldwell Banker Realty at $27.45M. This page shows the top 15 of the 33 agents RealTrends ranked for the city.

How is this list of Indian Wells Realtors ordered?

The order mirrors the RealTrends Verified 2026 Best Real Estate Agents in Indian Wells, California list, Agents category, ranked by closed sales volume for calendar year 2025. RealTrends released the list on July 10, 2026. The rank number, volume figure and brokerage on each card are exactly as published; this page does not re-sort or re-score the agents, and the default view keeps the RealTrends order.

Where does Craig Chorpenning rank among Indian Wells Realtors?

Craig Chorpenning of Desert Sotheby's International Realty is ranked #3 in Indian Wells on the RealTrends Verified 2026 list with $29.96M in 2025 closed sales volume. He sits just behind Stephen Clark, also of Desert Sotheby's, at $30.51M, and just ahead of Darci Hope of Coldwell Banker Realty at $29.42M. He works from the Desert Sotheby's offices in Indian Wells and La Quinta and focuses on country club homes, gated estates and trust and probate sales.

Who should I hire to sell a country club home in Indian Wells?

Several agents on this list concentrate on golf and country club property. Kimberly Oleson (#1, $49.70M) is a former real estate attorney with the Golf Property Specialist designation; Craig Chorpenning (#3, $29.96M) focuses on country club homes and gated estates and has closed sales in Toscana and Indian Wells Country Club; Karista Smith (#6, $24.44M) is an associate broker who works in clubs such as the Vintage Club and Bighorn; and Nadine Elliott (#14, $12.27M) specializes in golf and tennis communities. Interview two or three and compare their recent sales inside your club.

What should I look for when choosing an Indian Wells Realtor?

Look for an active California license in good standing, recent closed sales in the specific community you are buying or selling in, familiarity with club membership rules and HOA documents, and a clear plan for pricing and marketing. Ask how the agent handles out-of-area and seasonal buyers, since many Indian Wells purchases are second homes, and ask who on their team will actually handle showings, inspections and escrow.

How much do Realtors in Indian Wells charge?

Commissions in California are negotiable and are set in the listing agreement or buyer representation agreement you sign with your agent. Since 2024, buyers sign a written agreement with their agent that states the compensation before touring homes, and sellers decide separately whether to offer any concession toward the buyer's agent. Ask each agent for their rate in writing and what services it covers.

What is the difference between a buyer's agent and a listing agent?

A listing agent represents the seller, prices and markets the home and negotiates on the seller's behalf. A buyer's agent represents the buyer, finds and shows homes, advises on offers and manages inspections and contingencies. In California the same brokerage can represent both sides with written disclosure and consent. Most of the agents on this list handle both buyers and sellers.

Which Indian Wells communities are most in demand?

Indian Wells is largely made up of private golf communities. The Vintage Club, Toscana Country Club and The Reserve draw buyers for new and custom estates, while Indian Wells Country Club, Eldorado Country Club and Desert Horizons offer a wider range of price points, including condominiums and attached homes. Non-gated streets in Indian Wells Village and the cove attract buyers who want a single-family home without club dues. Nearby La Quinta clubs such as PGA West, The Citrus Club and The Hideaway are served by many of the same agents.

How do I check a California real estate license?

Use the California Department of Real Estate public license lookup at dre.ca.gov. Search by the agent's name or license number to confirm the license type, status, expiration date, the responsible broker and any disciplinary history. The license numbers on this page were taken from each agent's brokerage page or personal website, and several were confirmed against the DRE lookup in October 2026.

Does this ranking include real estate teams?

No. This page follows the RealTrends Verified Agents category for Indian Wells, which ranks individual agents by their own 2025 closed sales volume. RealTrends publishes separate lists for small, medium, large and mega teams. Some agents shown here, such as Janice Huston and Mario Perez, work with a team under their name, but their rank on this page reflects the individual figure RealTrends published.