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Awards
Austin Business Journal Residential Real Estate Awards #9 Team Winner 2020
Austin Business Journal Residential Real Estate Awards #7 Team Winner 2021
Austin Business Journal Residential Real Estate Awards #11 Team Winner 2022
Austin Business Journal Top 50 Residential Real Estate Awards Finalist 2011 - 2021
REAL Trends America's Best Real Estate Professionals 2020, 2021, 2022
Platinum Top 500 REALTORS® 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Specialties
Certified Default Resolution Specialist
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Certified Negotiation Expert
Certified Residential Specialist
Graduate REALTOR® Institute
Education
★★★★★
"Michelle, Cara & Joe were all considerate and patient in helping us find our first home! Michelle is a great listener, listening to every piece of feedback on every home until we found ours. We would recommend them to anyone looking to explore the Austin area!"
- Mikayla K. /b>
★★★★★
"Thank you for the amazing team at Keenan Property group managing the sale of our home so smoothly. The whole process was professional and friendly at the same time making for happy sellers in record time! We would recommend Keenan Property Group to anyone interested in selling their home."
- Mike + Nancy /b>
★★★★★
"Joe and Cara were exceptional! I called 3 realtors to interview for the listing of my home, which I had lived in for 27 years. The first two calls went straight to voicemail and on the third call, Joe answered. We had a long chat about my home, the construction of our new home, the timing of the sale, etcetera. Joe and Cara came over the next evening to discuss the listing. They were genuine, knowledgeable, had a proven plan and track record. Over the next couple of weeks, I did hear from the two other agents who also came to my home. One was very aggressive in wanting to list the home. It was during the time when you list on Thursday and have multiple offers on Monday. Unfortunately, I had several timing issues. My husband and I were building and weren't certain of the moving date to the new home and we didn't want to move out to sell and then have to move again. The other issue was closing could not take place before October 6 for tax reasons. We had begun to pack up our home and sell/donate some of our furnishings. The aggressive realtor suggested we move the boxes to the garage, and she would add some of her furniture to stage the house, then we take a weekend away and she would have a showing. This was a good 2 months before we were ready to list. I found this very stressful and no longer considered her a potential agent. The other realtor was ambivalent. He would list it and it would sell. No plan and no real interest. He was also not an option. So, we signed with Joe and Cara. I let them know that communication was my touchpoint. I needed to know what was going on. They came with a plan, which included their investment in the home as well, providing some of the upgrades for the listing. They managed the contractors to get the home ready, prepared a detailed analysis for pricing, which was tricky in light of the fact that the market had changed, no longer the Thursday to Monday sale. The staging and listing were perfect. The home looked beautiful, move-in ready. We did have to wait about 3 weeks for an offer, and they managed the negotiations well, keeping my best interest in mind. The closing went smoothly, and we couldn't be happier. I have let my friends and neighbors know that I would recommend Joe and Cara wholeheartedly. Excellent!!"
- Lynn B. /b>
★★★★★
"Working with Compass - and more importantly, Joe and Cara Keenan was the best decision we could have made when deciding to move to the Austin area. Joe was our main point of contact and we could not have asked for a more prepared or helpful realtor. Whether it was questions regarding our new build, the loan process, help with our lender, or conversations with our builder he was eager to jump and did so with professionalism and care for our needs. I wish for everyone to be so lucky as to have the opportunity to work with such a competent and caring realtor. My wife and I will be recommending Joe and Cara to anyone making the decision to relocate in or to the Austin area."
- Mitchell M. /b>
★★★★★
"We learned about Cara and Joe after they helped our next-door neighbor sell their house. Amazed as we watched them give our neighbor's house a facelift and sell it in a few days for a crazy high price. We had been thinking about selling since we had been in our house 20 years and are approaching retirement age. Really, more house (landscape, pool, age, etc.) than we really wanted to deal with at this stage of our life. We talked with Joe and Cara in October 2021 and they gave us some recommendations on what we could do to maximize the value of our house. We had not sold or looked for a house in over 20 years so we were basically new to the process. As you know the Austin market was booming and the best advice we got from them was to buy a place, before putting our house on the market. So Team Keenan helped us find a new house, and provided recommendations for financing, moving, etc. Cara took care of “operation facelift”. Zeroed in on key areas to update, selected the items, i.e. marble, tile, light fixtures, paint colors etc. everything. We let them design it since it was clear to us they understood the potential buyer market. We just paid the bills. Part of Team Keenan includes a very skilled contractor who has reasonable prices, has interior design sense, and works well with the Team. The house went on the market in April of 2022 and we got 5 offers over asking price after 4 days. The winning offer was way over our “best price” scenario. After looking at other houses for sale in our neighborhood we believe the “operation facelift” investment was returned about 10 times! Prior to moving back to Austin in 2000, we had purchased homes and lived in Chicago (Naperville), Phoenix (Scottsdale) and Pittsburgh (Cranberry) and built two homes (Lakeway, Scottsdale). Since 2000 there have been mind-blowing changes in the realty market thanks to technology, and they do a very good of leveraging it. Team Keenan exceeded our expectations in every step of the process. From the design phase, house hunting phase, operation facelift, two closings, etc., etc. A TV reality show experience, without the drama. When we explain to friends and colleagues what we accomplished with Team Keenan, they don’t believe it. The experience was really remarkable and we love telling people about it. We highly recommend Team Keenan!"
- Chuck + Melyssa L. /b>
★★★★★
"Joe and Cara have been wonderful to work with! We moved here from out of state and they helped us find our new home and have been with us every step of the way. Cannot recommend them enough!"
- Erin S. /b>
★★★★★
"Cara and Joe Keenan are very knowledgeable and helped us find our wonderful home in Dripping Springs in late 2019. We love it! Great neighborhood and great neighbors. They grew up in this area themselves and are very familiar with all the areas and pocket sub-areas. We had asked them their buying recommendations and we listened. In just 18 months our home's value is already worth double what we paid!"
- Alicia M. /b>
★★★★★
"Working with the Keenan team has been the easiest and most low friction way to transact in real estate as an investor that I’ve seen. They make everything so easy. They are so well-organized and efficient. Cara gives me her very experienced professional input when I need it and has learned what matters to me and thus filters out anything I wouldn’t. Her team coordinates inspections, showings, repairs when needed, and tenant communication. For any investor in or outside of Austin that wants to jump into the very hot Austin real estate market, the Keenan team is the team to help you. I recommend them without reservation."
- Caroline G. /b>
★★★★★
"Last Friday, my wife and I bought a home in Mueller with Cara’s expert support. That was our 7th closing, spread across the US and in various market conditions. Needless to say, that the Austin real estate market today is one of the most challenging for the buyers, especially for buyers like us who are new to Austin. As soon as we met Cara, she inspired in us a level of confidence and trust that we made offers and had one accepted within 2 or 3 weeks! This, in large part, was possible because of her knowledge of the market and the process, as well as her ability to answer our questions on myriad details. I am an unrepentant engineer, and she handled my queries with aplomb and ease! We could see how hard she worked at her job. However long her days were, she always returned our calls and attended to all the details without fail. Cara is always courteous, professional, and a real pleasure to work with. We think, as a real estate professional, Cara is truly world-class and a credit to any organization that she is part of. We are very grateful to her."
- Raj + Giri K. /b>
★★★★★
"It was such a blessing to work with Cara and Joe. I especially worked with Cara, and she was so good and helpful with the sale of my home. A neighbor who used the Keenans referred me to them, and I was so glad and happy that Mary had told me about them. The sale went so smoothly. BJ, their assistant, was a blessing to me also, and she was always available to assist in what I needed. Also, Cara and Joe helped me get the best price on the sale of my home."
- Loretta G. /b>
★★★★★
"Home buying and selling are personal; it's also often tedious and emotional. When the world changed in 2020, and our visions for our next home were dragged along for the ride, the Keenan Team demonstrated grace, patience, support, and some much-needed hilarity. Cara and Joe Keenan and their team will be there for you through the process like the friends we all wish we had. They supported my family through a home sale and purchase during a pandemic, pregnancy, demanding work schedules, and with three kids under 3! Cara has literally played with our toddlers and held the baby, so my husband and I could focus on exploring homes. The team answers emails and texts day and night and are fast to schedule showings. Going far above and beyond the typical real estate advice you might expect to receive from excellent agents, Cara and Joe have taken the time to counsel and guide us on the endless issues consequential to homeownership, even after our selling and buying journey ended. To name just a few, they have shared a wealth of information related to pool installation, even providing written talking points for meeting with pool contractors, numerous referrals ranging from general contractors to trades to drapery designers, and personal feedback on design selections. If you are looking for unparalleled local real estate knowledge and partnership for your home sale or purchase, there is no better choice than Cara and Joe Keenan and team."
- Marisa M. /b>
★★★★★
"All I can say is Cara did a WONDERFUL, INCREDIBLE, SUPERB job. She really goes above and beyond what one expects from a Realtor. I couldn’t be happier with her!"
- Bernardo P. /b>
★★★★★
"I wanted to share the excellent work and the highest professional standard that both Joe and Cara delivered. I worked mainly with Joe on house viewings, tours, meetings, etc., while Cara assisted with getting offer letters in on time. Joe guided me seamlessly throughout the process for my first house purchase, and there was never a time when I reached out that he either wasn't available or didn't get back to me shortly thereafter. Many times I actually wondered if he ever stops working."
- Alan L. /b>
★★★★★
"My sister and I were truly impressed with Joe and Cara throughout the entire process! They listed our parent's home that we grew up in and had owned since 1967. They were so knowledgeable, professional, and quick to respond to any and all questions or concerns that we had. The process of selling, listing, handling offers, and even closing was explained to us so well. We are so appreciative of Joe and Cara and will recommend to friends. They are amazing!"
- Cindy E. /b>
★★★★★
"It was a great experience working with Joe Keenan and the rest of the staff at Compass! I am from out of state, and they took great care to help me find the right property, negotiate the price and put us in touch with several lenders. I will definitely work with this team again in the future!"
- Muneesh R. /b>
★★★★★
"Cara and Joe are ridiculously good at what they do. They helped us sell our house, and we are so happy that we had them on our side throughout. A couple of things, in particular, stand out. Cara did a fabulous job of assessing exactly where we needed to put work into our house before selling it to really convince potential buyers of its value and where we didn’t need to put in work, and things would be fine. After that, Cara and her team went way above and beyond what I ever expected from a real estate agent. They found good contractors, oversaw every aspect of the work, from painting to electrical to various repairs, and stepped in every time anything went wrong to get it fixed before we even started worrying. When we finally put our house on the market, Cara and Joe expertly navigated a complicated multiple-offer situation in a way that resulted in a much better outcome for us than we expected. An agentless expert could easily have fumbled that one. We are so happy that we were working with Cara and Joe. You cannot go wrong with this team."
- Joey F. /b>
★★★★★
"The service that Joe and Cara Keenan give is like nothing you’ll ever experience anywhere else. They do absolutely everything for you during the buying process. They have people around the clock to service and answer all your questions from the minute you send an email out. During inspection, random things that pop up, they had a guy (or girl) for the job. They can give you recommendations for everyone. It’s almost too easy to buy a house with them. We joke that they are the Apple products of our technology world. Everything is seamless and flawless."
- Kim T. /b>
★★★★★
"We had a fantastic experience with Cara and Joe Keenan! We'd highly recommend them!"
- Rhonda F. /b>
★★★★★
"Cara Keenan is a true gem of a real estate agent. She first helped me find a condo for an employee who'd be spending the weeks in Austin back in 2007. Since then, Cara has helped me buy four rental homes and most recently, a new home following my divorce. She has always been on the lookout for me for new rental properties and knows exactly what I look for, after coaching me through best practices of being a landlord. Cara shared tools to manage these properties best, and she and Joe Keenan are fantastic about helping me find new tenants when a lease term is up. Cara was a great agent and friend to me during a tough period; divorce. She helped me find a great home near my kids' school and made that traumatic process much easier by taking care of everything. The search, the inspections, the closing, and even detailed out for me what utilities to contact to get everything working before move-in. Cara was incredible."
- Caroline G. /b>
★★★★★
"Kellie and I couldn't be more please of the service provided by Cara and Joe. There is no way we could have found and sell our houses without them."
- Mario + Kellie B. /b>
★★★★★
"There were NO areas that Cara could have been more helpful! She was very prompt returning all phone calls and emails, and we always felt like she was available at anytime to answer our questions. She was very thorough while looking at houses, helping point out pros and cons of each property, and helped us make an informed decision that was best, not only for us as a new couple, but also as first time home buyers. She walked us through every step of the home buying process and kept us at ease during, what can be without someone like Cara, a very stressful experience. We are very lucky to have contacted Joe, who relayed us to her, as we feel there could be nobody else looking out for us as well as she did. I can not stress how amazing Cara was! We hope she will still be available when it is time for our next purchase."
- Paul S. /b>
★★★★★
"The Keenan Team was a great agent team for us. They knew we had done a lot of work but Cara knew there were finishing touches that would really SELL our house. Cara gave us detailed lists of things we needed to work on and even came to the house with personal items to use for staging the house. We knew we had an easy to sell house but The Keenan Team provided the real estate know-how to make sure it sold fast and for top $$$."
- Peggy F. /b>
★★★★★
"Cara and Joe have been friends of ours for several years. My wife and I have referred several clients to Cara and she always does a very professional job with them. On this particular transaction in Travis Country she represented me as an investor and handled both the purchase and the sale and I couldn't have been happier. We are currently going under contract on another investment property and hopefully this one will provide me with the return I am after. And I plan on doing many more with Cara as my agent. I congratulate Compass on developing a great real estate business model via the best online product in the marketplace. It brings real and proven leads/customers to your agents while providing buyers and sellers the best search engine available. The time and money Compass devoted to it originally, and continue to refine, has got to have paid them back many times over. In the business world there is no substitute for expertise. So yes, I am a very happy client and referral source."
- Jerry P. /b>
★★★★★
"Cara and Joe are the epitome of professionals in the real estate market, they knew our needs better than we did, knew the answers to our questions before we even asked them, asked us our expectations on day one and followed up on those expectations in closing. What suprized me most about working with this team was thier ability to communicate. If one showed us houses on a monday and the other on a tuesday, it was like we were looking with the same agent!"
- Anonymous /b>
★★★★★
"If Cara Keenan wasn't our realtor, we'd have to adopt her into the family. She helped us sell our condo and buy another home at the same time. She managed to keep everything organized and moving on course throughout the process. We have complete confidence that she represented us well and professionally. We could not imagine working with anyone else and would gladly refer her to anyone."
- Dave. + Kathy H. /b>
★★★★★
"Cara was helpful and responsive every step of the way from locating suitable properties through final closing. She has considerable expertise in all areas of the homebuying process. Her follow up was always exceptionally good. I recommend Cara without hesitation to anyone looking for a house in Austin."
- Don E. /b>
★★★★★
"Cara made the selling and closing of our house super-easy!"
- Gretchen Y. /b>
★★★★★
"Great experience. Cara Keenen at RealtyAustin made my first home buying experience pleasant and efficient. I had a fairly good idea of what I wanted, but had no real idea how the market worked or what all the little details are. She probably saved me a small fortune and definitely saved me a lot of headaches. Very knowledgeable about the industry and the area. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home in Austin."
- Lous /b>
★★★★★
"Cara Keenan is the absolute BEST there is. Extremely professional, helpful, and payed such attention to detail. Definitely looking out for YOUR best interest and not her own. 110% pleased with our buying experience with her as an agent."
- Kimberly T. /b>
In November of 2001, Cara earned her Texas real estate license, joined the Austin Board of Realtors®, and started her career learning under a top performer and highly respected professional in the industry, Maggie Falvey, her mother, and broker. Earlier that year, she fell in love with her future husband, Joe Keenan, who just so happened to be buying his first home from Maggie. They married in 2002 and went into business together.
During her pursuit to educate herself about real estate and business, she earned the Accredited Buyer Representative Designation in 2001 and the GRI designation in 2002. In 2006, she was awarded the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation and was invited into the Million Dollar Guild with the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. In 2007, Cara earned the coveted Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. In 2009, Cara recognized the demand for educated Realtors®, especially those with knowledge in helping homeowners in financial distress. As a result, she earned the Certified Default Resolution Specialist Designation, so she could help reduce the rate of foreclosures.
Between 2006-2008, Cara participated and graduated from the business professionals course offered through the AJI network, a private educational institution responsible for helping powerful professionals earn the top 1% incomes. As a member of the AJI network, Cara uses her certifications as a foundation for building competitive advantage, establishing and expanding her autonomy, creating more identity, increasing her value and accumulating the ability to fulfill her ambitions to live a good life and perform in the top 1% of the marketplace. Following BPC, Cara was invited to participate in the AJI network's LEIP program to study discourse in leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and power.
Cara's areas of expertise include residential buyer & seller representation, relocation, marketing and selling resale homes, new construction homes, waterfront property, luxury estates, gated or golf course community homes, high-rise loft spaces, or condos, and investment properties in Austin and surrounding areas.
Family and integrity have always been the leading mobilizers for Cara's success in real estate and in life. People that know her can confirm that she has a passion for helping others and that she does it with integrity. In addition to the lifelong friendships Cara has built over the years in her real estate career, her husband and three boys are what keep her focused and grounded in reaching their ambitions.
Cara & Joe have three beautiful sons, Aiden (born August 2003), Maddox (born July 2005), and Rowan (born June 2007).
Licenses held:
Texas Real Estate Salesperson License - 2000 to present


















































