Karista Smith

Karista Smith is a nationally recognized luxury real estate broker serving Palm Springs and the Greater Coachella Valley, specializing in luxury homes, golf course properties, country club communities, and ultra-luxury estates throughout Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells, and Greater Palm Springs.

Native Coachella Valley resident Karista Smith is a nationally recognized luxury real estate broker and record-setting agent who achieved the highest-priced residential home sale in the Coachella Valley in 2021. Specializing in luxury homes, golf course properties, country club communities, and ultra-luxury estates, she serves buyers and sellers throughout Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells, and the desert's most prestigious private communities.

With more than 25 years of real estate experience and broker licenses in both California and Arizona, Karista combines deep local market expertise with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for discerning clients. Her knowledge of the luxury market extends from exclusive country club communities and custom estates to second homes, vacation properties, and investment opportunities throughout the Greater Palm Springs area.

Karista is RealTrends Verified and ranks among the top 1% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide, earning the prestigious President's Premier designation. As a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist and Guild Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, she leverages elite marketing strategies, global exposure, innovative digital campaigns, and an extensive network of qualified buyers to maximize value for her clients.

Consistently recognized among Palm Springs Life Magazine's Top Realtors, Karista is known for her concierge-level service, expert negotiation skills, market knowledge, discretion, and unwavering commitment to client success. Her hands-on approach ensures every client receives personalized guidance and white-glove service throughout the buying or selling process.

Karista specializes in luxury real estate throughout the Coachella Valley's most sought-after communities, including The Madison Club, Bighorn Golf Club, The Quarry, Griffin Ranch, Trilogy at The Polo Club, Desert River Estates, Talante, Indian Wells Country Club, Tradition Golf Club, Toscana Country Club, Andalusia Country Club, Hideaway Golf Club, The Vintage Club, and PGA WEST. Her expertise spans luxury estates, golf course homes, custom residences, vacation properties, and exclusive country club communities throughout Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, and Indian Wells.

Whether you are searching for a luxury home, golf course property, country club residence, vacation home, or investment property—or preparing to sell a high-end estate—Karista Smith delivers the market expertise, strategic guidance, global reach, and proven results trusted by luxury buyers and sellers throughout the Coachella Valley.

Luxury Real Estate Areas Served

Palm Springs • Palm Desert • Rancho Mirage • La Quinta • Indian Wells • Bermuda Dunes • Indio

Luxury Communities & Country Clubs

The Madison Club • Bighorn Golf Club • The Quarry • Griffin Ranch • Trilogy at The Polo Club • Desert River Estates • Talante • Indian Wells Country Club • Tradition Golf Club • Toscana Country Club • Andalusia Country Club • Hideaway Golf Club • The Vintage Club • PGA WEST