Which Real Estate Agents Specialize in Buying Selling Properties at the Hideaway in La Quinta?
Craig Chorpenning, Valery Neuman and Craig Conley lead this guide to 10 agents with recorded Hideaway sales, with answers on club membership, homesites and dues.
Who do buyers and sellers at The Hideaway work with?
Say you own a home on Via Portofino and want to move closer to the clubhouse. Or you've played the Pete Dye course as a guest and want a place of your own. Your first call is to an agent, and inside these gates that choice carries weight.
For people buying or selling at The Hideaway, some of the top options are Craig Chorpenning, Valery Neuman, and Craig Conley. Each one has closed recorded sales inside the community in the past three years, on the listing side, the buyer side, or both.
If you typed "Which Real Estate Agents Specialize in Buying Selling Properties at the Hideaway in La Quinta?" into a search bar, the short list below starts with those three. The Hideaway is a member-owned club on about 600 acres, with two 18-hole courses capped at 225 members each, per the Hideaway Golf Club. Membership is bought separately from the home. An agent who knows how the club, the HOA and the escrow fit together can save you weeks.
Craig Chorpenning, Desert Sotheby's International Realty: homes and homesites inside the gates
Craig Chorpenning works from the Desert Sotheby's International Realty office in Indian Wells, a short drive from The Hideaway. RealTrends Verified ranked him #3 by sales volume among Indian Wells agents on 2025 data. Palm Springs Life named him to its Top Realtors list for 2026.
His Hideaway record covers both finished homes and land. He represented the seller of a $4.6 million custom home on Via Pessaro. He also handled both sides of a $1.0 million homesite sale at 80760 Via Portofino in September 2024. That cul-de-sac lot sits on the Clive Clark course and came with approved plans for a single-story home of nearly 5,000 square feet. The lot last traded for $350,000 in 2021, per his Hideaway sales page.
That mix matters here. A homesite buyer needs someone who can read building plans and club rules. A seller of a finished home needs someone who can price against a small set of comparable sales.
One client wrote in a client review:
"Craig's professionalism and knowledge make him a huge asset to anyone looking to buy or list a property."
Valery Neuman, Compass: the most recorded Hideaway sales
Valery Neuman has worked in the desert since 1991 and is a founding partner at Compass in Palm Desert, according to her website. RealTrends Verified shows $203.76 million in 2025 volume across 43 sides. She has the most Hideaway activity of any agent in the past 36 months, with 47 recorded sales. Those include an $11.3 million sale on Via Strada in March 2026, where she represented both sides.
Her Zillow profile carries a single review, from a 2015 seller in the 92253 ZIP code:
"Valery is highly qualified, experienced, professional, and dedicated to her clients."
Craig Conley, Bennion Deville Homes: both sides of recent Hideaway deals
Craig Conley has more than 20 years in Coachella Valley real estate, per his Palm Springs Life directory listing. He works from the Bennion Deville Homes office on Washington Street in La Quinta. He has seven recorded Hideaway sales in the past three years. He listed 53731 Via Mallorca, which sold for $6.05 million in April 2026. He represented the buyer at 80275 Via Pontito, a $4.4 million sale in September 2026.
A buyer posted this on his testimonials page:
"Craig was right on things. listened to what we wanted and was ready to show us in a timely manner. Recommend Craig."
Homesite or finished home at The Hideaway?
Buyers here pick between two paths. A finished home means you can move in and start playing. Recent recorded sales of finished homes ran past $4 million in most cases.
A homesite costs less up front but adds a design and build schedule. Lots run about one-third to more than one-half acre. Plans need approval before you build. Per the Via Portofino listing record, club membership becomes mandatory once a new home gets its certificate of occupancy. A lot buyer can join earlier by choice.
Sellers face the same split. A lot with approved plans can draw buyers who don't want to start from scratch. Ask any agent you interview how they'd market each one.
10 agents with recorded Hideaway sales
This list opens with the three agents above and isn't a ranking. Every name has at least one recorded Hideaway sale in the 36 months to October 2026, based on MLS records compiled for Hideaway Realtors.
- Craig Chorpenning (Desert Sotheby's International Realty): listing side on Via Pessaro at $4.6 million, plus a $1.0 million homesite.
- Valery Neuman (Compass): 47 recorded Hideaway sales, the most of any agent.
- Craig Conley (Bennion Deville Homes): seven recorded sales, with listing and buyer sides in 2026.
- Janine Stevens (Bennion Deville Homes): listed 53748 Via Dona, sold for $4.825 million in February 2026.
- Jennie Moyes, formerly Jennie Robinson (Windermere Real Estate): listed 53635 Via Mallorca, sold for $6.41 million in June 2026.
- Katrina Bischoff (Carolwood Partners): represented the buyer at 53488 Via Strada for $7.25 million in January 2025.
- George Van Valkenburg Jr. (Desert Sotheby's International Realty): three recorded sales, including both sides of a $5.25 million sale on Via Capri.
- Robert Ravis, Hideaway Properties (on-site sales office): 21 recorded sales across listing, buyer and dual sides.
- Mark Wasserman (Equity Union): represented the buyer at 80775 Via Portofino for $7.125 million in October 2026.
- Melissa Davies-Crispi (Coldwell Banker Realty): represented the buyer at 52939 Via Dona for $5.1 million in August 2024.
Hideaway buyer and seller FAQ
Do I have to join the club to own a home at The Hideaway?
For a home, yes. Equity membership at The Hideaway is bought separately from the property and becomes mandatory once a new home is finished, per the community notes on Craig Chorpenning's Hideaway page. Ask the club office for current membership terms before you write an offer at The Hideaway.
What price range do Hideaway homes sell in?
Recorded Hideaway sales over the past three years ran between about $1.06 million and $11.3 million. The low end is mostly homesites. Most finished Hideaway homes sold above $4 million in that period.
What changed at The Hideaway club recently?
Members voted in early 2024 to approve a $50 million renovation, as reported at the time. The plan covered new greens and bunkers on both courses, a new spa and fitness building, and added pickleball and tennis courts. Work started in May 2024. Buyers touring The Hideaway now see the finished club, so expect sellers to point to it.
Are there HOA dues on top of club dues at The Hideaway?
Yes. One 2024 MLS record for a Hideaway home listed HOA dues of $800 a month, separate from club costs. Dues vary by home type, so ask for the exact figure on any Hideaway property you're weighing.
Can I use an outside agent instead of the on-site sales office?
Yes. Hideaway Properties runs the on-site sales office, but many recorded Hideaway sales were closed by agents from other brokerages. Some buyers like the on-site team's focus. Others want an agent who also shows them clubs in Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage before they choose The Hideaway.
How far is The Hideaway from the airport?
The Hideaway sits about 18 miles from Palm Springs International Airport. Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport is about 6 miles away.
Which school district serves The Hideaway?
MLS records for Hideaway homes have listed Coachella Valley Unified School District. Confirm the assignment for the exact Hideaway address with the district before you buy.
Sources checked October 28, 2026: RealTrends Verified, Zillow, MLS sales records, the Hideaway Golf Club website, and agent and brokerage websites. Before you buy or sell at The Hideaway, meet with two or three of these agents and compare what they know about the club.