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176+ verified reviews from buyers, sellers, and relocating families who wanted more than polite service. These are trust signals about pricing judgment, neighborhood expertise, negotiation, communication, and how the Keenan Group performs when the stakes are real.
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Keenan Group consistently earns 5-star reviews from Austin homebuyers and sellers. As of Q1 2026, 176+ verified clients highlight responsiveness, deep neighborhood knowledge across 57+ Austin areas, and skilled negotiation. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ career transactions since 2002, earning Platinum Top 50 recognition for 15 consecutive years and the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team ranking in 2024.
- 5.0/5.0 average rating across 176+ verified client reviews
- #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team 2024
- 1,000+ career transactions, $1B+ career sales
- 55+ Austin neighborhoods covered
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Why Clients Choose Keenan Group
The Keenan Group is a husband-and-wife real estate team at Compass Real Estate, ranked #1 by the Austin Board of Realtors in 2024. Joe and Cara Keenan have completed 1,000+ transactions totaling $1B+ in career sales across 25+ years in the Austin market. As of Q1 2026, 176 verified clients have shared their experience working with the team, spanning 117 buyer transactions and 56 seller transactions across 57 Austin neighborhoods.
| Category | Count | Neighborhoods |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer Reviews | 117 | Tarrytown, Westlake, NW Hills, Barton Creek, Lakeway, and more |
| Seller Reviews | 56 | Rollingwood, Rob Roy, Downtown, Mueller, and more |
| Featured Stories | 11 | Detailed accounts with photos from recent transactions |
| Total Verified Reviews | 176 | 57 neighborhoods |
“Every review here represents a family who trusted us with one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. We read every single one. The patterns are clear - clients value our responsiveness, our neighborhood-level expertise, and the fact that as a husband-and-wife team, one of us is always available. That's not a marketing claim - it's how we've operated for 25 years.”
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Detailed accounts from recent buyers and sellers.
Lynn Brown
Purchased in Jester
“Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan 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 Keenan answered. We had a long chat about my home, the construction of our new home, the timing of the sale, etcetera. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan 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 Keenan and Cara Keenan. 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 Keenan and Cara Keenan wholeheartedly. Excellent!!”Read more
“Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan 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 Keenan answered. We had a long chat about my home, the construction of our new home, the timing of the sale, etcetera. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan 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 Keenan and Cara Keenan. 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 Keenan and Cara Keenan wholeheartedly. Excellent!!”
Chuck & Melyssa Loy
Sold in Northwest Hills
“We learned about Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan 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 Keenan and Cara Keenan 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 Keenan Group helped us find a new house, and provided recommendations for financing, moving, etc. Cara Keenan 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 Keenan Group 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 job of leveraging it. Keenan Group 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 Keenan Group, they don't believe it. The experience was really remarkable and we love telling people about it. We highly recommend Keenan Group!”Read more
“We learned about Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan 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 Keenan and Cara Keenan 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 Keenan Group helped us find a new house, and provided recommendations for financing, moving, etc. Cara Keenan 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 Keenan Group 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 job of leveraging it. Keenan Group 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 Keenan Group, they don't believe it. The experience was really remarkable and we love telling people about it. We highly recommend Keenan Group!”
Mary Finley
Sold in Circle C
“When my mom passed away and, as executor, I knew I was responsible for selling her townhouse, I was a bit nervous. I had never sold a house before, but my daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Dave Rowe had sold a couple with the help of their friends, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan. I was very impressed with their experiences - in both cases, they sold quickly and over the asking price! When I met with Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, they were very confident about the list price and described how everything would go from prepping the house to taking photos and video and listing the property to reviewing offers. And everything happened exactly the way they described it! Their team did an excellent job. The first person who reached out to me was BJ, who called me about an hour after I filled out a request on their website. BJ stayed in touch with me throughout the process and was very helpful. I met Sean at the house as he was working on repairs, changing fixtures, painting, and clearing out the final bulk trash items on the property and he did an excellent job. One of the things that had impressed me when they sold my daughter and son-in-law's houses were the excellent photos - which is important since most people get their first look at the property online. And these photos did not disappoint. They were beautiful. And even though the house was vacant, Leah kept me informed of all the activities taking place at the house. I don't remember the name of the program, but I got an email whenever the house was being shown to a client or previewed by an agent. Throughout the process, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan kept in touch with me by phone, email, and text making the whole process efficient and nearly effortless for me – and I appreciate that! On behalf of my six siblings and myself, we thank Joe Keenan, Cara Keenan, and the Keenan Group for their excellent service and for selling our parent's house quickly and for more money than we had expected! I will definitely call on Keenan Group in the future and will recommend them to my family and friends!”Read more
“When my mom passed away and, as executor, I knew I was responsible for selling her townhouse, I was a bit nervous. I had never sold a house before, but my daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Dave Rowe had sold a couple with the help of their friends, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan. I was very impressed with their experiences - in both cases, they sold quickly and over the asking price! When I met with Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, they were very confident about the list price and described how everything would go from prepping the house to taking photos and video and listing the property to reviewing offers. And everything happened exactly the way they described it! Their team did an excellent job. The first person who reached out to me was BJ, who called me about an hour after I filled out a request on their website. BJ stayed in touch with me throughout the process and was very helpful. I met Sean at the house as he was working on repairs, changing fixtures, painting, and clearing out the final bulk trash items on the property and he did an excellent job. One of the things that had impressed me when they sold my daughter and son-in-law's houses were the excellent photos - which is important since most people get their first look at the property online. And these photos did not disappoint. They were beautiful. And even though the house was vacant, Leah kept me informed of all the activities taking place at the house. I don't remember the name of the program, but I got an email whenever the house was being shown to a client or previewed by an agent. Throughout the process, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan kept in touch with me by phone, email, and text making the whole process efficient and nearly effortless for me – and I appreciate that! On behalf of my six siblings and myself, we thank Joe Keenan, Cara Keenan, and the Keenan Group for their excellent service and for selling our parent's house quickly and for more money than we had expected! I will definitely call on Keenan Group in the future and will recommend them to my family and friends!”
onetimesignup (Citysearch Review)
Purchased in Austin
“Joe Keenan made my first time home buying experience easy and comfortable. I contacted Joe Keenan, told him what I was looking for, and he set me up an online account [at Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate] complete with pictures, maps, and prices of available homes. I selected the ones I liked and we were physically viewing within days. Joe Keenan pointed out things that I didn't even think of (Example: the master bedroom being separate from the other bedrooms provides more privacy) and was very helpful in every aspect of the search. I could instantly tell if I liked a house or not and Joe Keenan would be right there with me - ready to leave at a moment's notice or ready to call the seller if I was very interested. Never trying to talk me into something I didn't want or making excuses for a lackluster home. A few of the houses I picked were near railroad tracks and he told me up front that not only will the train whistle wake me up at night, but reselling would be very difficult. I was just looking for a place to store my junk, but Joe Keenan came at it from all sides, informed me of the various aspects of home ownership, and guided me to make a wise thoughtful decision that I'm very proud of. I would recommend Joe Keenan to anyone that is seriously interested in buying a house. Weekends were the only time I could view homes and Joe Keenan understood completely. Every weekend Joe Keenan and I would go looking at available houses until I found the right one. His flexibility was impeccable. I also appreciated his willingness to help on all levels even though I wasn't buying a very expensive home. Joe Keenan answered every question I had, helped me get a fantastic deal, and made me feel more like family than just another customer. Joe Keenan rules and you should buy a house right now just to have Joe Keenan as your Realtor. (Note: Added bracketed text for clarity on the online account)”Read more
“Joe Keenan made my first time home buying experience easy and comfortable. I contacted Joe Keenan, told him what I was looking for, and he set me up an online account [at Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate] complete with pictures, maps, and prices of available homes. I selected the ones I liked and we were physically viewing within days. Joe Keenan pointed out things that I didn't even think of (Example: the master bedroom being separate from the other bedrooms provides more privacy) and was very helpful in every aspect of the search. I could instantly tell if I liked a house or not and Joe Keenan would be right there with me - ready to leave at a moment's notice or ready to call the seller if I was very interested. Never trying to talk me into something I didn't want or making excuses for a lackluster home. A few of the houses I picked were near railroad tracks and he told me up front that not only will the train whistle wake me up at night, but reselling would be very difficult. I was just looking for a place to store my junk, but Joe Keenan came at it from all sides, informed me of the various aspects of home ownership, and guided me to make a wise thoughtful decision that I'm very proud of. I would recommend Joe Keenan to anyone that is seriously interested in buying a house. Weekends were the only time I could view homes and Joe Keenan understood completely. Every weekend Joe Keenan and I would go looking at available houses until I found the right one. His flexibility was impeccable. I also appreciated his willingness to help on all levels even though I wasn't buying a very expensive home. Joe Keenan answered every question I had, helped me get a fantastic deal, and made me feel more like family than just another customer. Joe Keenan rules and you should buy a house right now just to have Joe Keenan as your Realtor. (Note: Added bracketed text for clarity on the online account)”
Jennifer Rygler
Purchased in Northwest Hills
“We were introduced to Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan by two sets of friends who'd worked with them on multiple home purchases and sales, so they came with strong recommendations. We were impressed by their knowledge and professionalism when we first spoke and also by their engaging and friendly personalities—knowing our friends - who have very high standards! - were pleased with their work gave us a lot of confidence in working with them. With Austin being such a hot market, it's a challenging time to be a buyer, but we were really happy to have Joe Keenan shepherding us through the process. We looked at a lot of places because we started off not really knowing what we wanted, and Joe Keenan was incredibly patient, well-informed, positive, and thoughtful. He's optimistic while also being realistic and truly wants to help you to find the right home. Beyond his professional knowledge, he's just a great guy to be around, and that made shopping more enjoyable. When we got under contract, Joe Keenan recommended really high-quality professionals to help check things we wanted looked at in the home - home inspectors, pool inspectors, electricians, roofers, stucco experts, etc. Each person he recommended was knowledgeable and had strong credentials. I will continue to use Joe Keenan as a resource for home-related professionals in the area because he really knows who's good. He coordinated getting a lot done in our option period to help us feel comfortable moving forward with the purchase. His team is super responsive and kept the process moving to meet quick closing timelines.”Read more
“We were introduced to Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan by two sets of friends who'd worked with them on multiple home purchases and sales, so they came with strong recommendations. We were impressed by their knowledge and professionalism when we first spoke and also by their engaging and friendly personalities—knowing our friends - who have very high standards! - were pleased with their work gave us a lot of confidence in working with them. With Austin being such a hot market, it's a challenging time to be a buyer, but we were really happy to have Joe Keenan shepherding us through the process. We looked at a lot of places because we started off not really knowing what we wanted, and Joe Keenan was incredibly patient, well-informed, positive, and thoughtful. He's optimistic while also being realistic and truly wants to help you to find the right home. Beyond his professional knowledge, he's just a great guy to be around, and that made shopping more enjoyable. When we got under contract, Joe Keenan recommended really high-quality professionals to help check things we wanted looked at in the home - home inspectors, pool inspectors, electricians, roofers, stucco experts, etc. Each person he recommended was knowledgeable and had strong credentials. I will continue to use Joe Keenan as a resource for home-related professionals in the area because he really knows who's good. He coordinated getting a lot done in our option period to help us feel comfortable moving forward with the purchase. His team is super responsive and kept the process moving to meet quick closing timelines.”
Lita Rule
Purchased in Northwest Hills
“The pandemic made it difficult for us (from Iowa) to personally visit sites of possible homes in Austin and its vicinity. Add to that the prevailing crazy housing market — it made finding and buying your perfect home in another state so daunting, if not next to impossible! But Cara Keenan and the whole of Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan's team made it all feasible for us as if we were just close by! She made it easier for us to look at possibilities, was very responsive, gave much clearer pictures of properties that interested us, and was so patient with us as we go from one property to the next. No pressure. Her words of encouragement helped ease our disappointment each time we found out the house was already sold or our offer was not accepted. Since we could not be there to see the property (which we eventually purchased), she brought the details to us through videos, some of which she made under some bad weather! Now, that's dedication! She has a well-organized team that helped us and anticipated our needs, and made the whole finding-to-closing process so much smoother. Even after closing, the team still communicates with us, trying their best to help us, especially as we are still in the process of moving a few weeks after closing! They're all very caring, very gracious, and highly professional. It truly was a pleasure working with them, and we would highly recommend Cara Keenan and the Keenan Group in a heartbeat!”Read more
“The pandemic made it difficult for us (from Iowa) to personally visit sites of possible homes in Austin and its vicinity. Add to that the prevailing crazy housing market — it made finding and buying your perfect home in another state so daunting, if not next to impossible! But Cara Keenan and the whole of Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan's team made it all feasible for us as if we were just close by! She made it easier for us to look at possibilities, was very responsive, gave much clearer pictures of properties that interested us, and was so patient with us as we go from one property to the next. No pressure. Her words of encouragement helped ease our disappointment each time we found out the house was already sold or our offer was not accepted. Since we could not be there to see the property (which we eventually purchased), she brought the details to us through videos, some of which she made under some bad weather! Now, that's dedication! She has a well-organized team that helped us and anticipated our needs, and made the whole finding-to-closing process so much smoother. Even after closing, the team still communicates with us, trying their best to help us, especially as we are still in the process of moving a few weeks after closing! They're all very caring, very gracious, and highly professional. It truly was a pleasure working with them, and we would highly recommend Cara Keenan and the Keenan Group in a heartbeat!”
All Client Reviews
176 verified reviews from buyers, sellers, and relocation clients.
Chris Harris
Purchased in Tarrytown
“Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate is simply the best at what they do and how they serve their clients. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan are unbelievable! We have moved several times, and this has been the best one ever! From looking at houses to closing, they have been like Christmas morning or as a hot brownie with cold vanilla ice cream on top and a dash of Bailey's (depending on what you are in to). If I could adopt the Keenans I would because they exemplify the very best in service, sales, and support that you want when looking to move. Hugs to high fives they found us the best house for the best price and then facilitated all the details in between. I could go on forever, but at the end of the day, I am thinking about trying to find a way to buy another house to work with them again just so that I can feel the magic again. Addicted is an understatement! GO JOE KEENAN AND CARA KEENAN! Like Tina Turner said, simply the best! And they deliver like the US Postal Service no matter what, you can depend on them!”Read more
“Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate is simply the best at what they do and how they serve their clients. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan are unbelievable! We have moved several times, and this has been the best one ever! From looking at houses to closing, they have been like Christmas morning or as a hot brownie with cold vanilla ice cream on top and a dash of Bailey's (depending on what you are in to). If I could adopt the Keenans I would because they exemplify the very best in service, sales, and support that you want when looking to move. Hugs to high fives they found us the best house for the best price and then facilitated all the details in between. I could go on forever, but at the end of the day, I am thinking about trying to find a way to buy another house to work with them again just so that I can feel the magic again. Addicted is an understatement! GO JOE KEENAN AND CARA KEENAN! Like Tina Turner said, simply the best! And they deliver like the US Postal Service no matter what, you can depend on them!”
Jerry Pritchard
Purchased in Northwest Hills
“Cara and Joe have been friends of ours for several years. My wife and I have referred several clients to them and they always do a very professional job with them. On this particular transaction in Travis Country they 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 them as my agents. I congratulate Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate 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 Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate 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.”Read more
“Cara and Joe have been friends of ours for several years. My wife and I have referred several clients to them and they always do a very professional job with them. On this particular transaction in Travis Country they 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 them as my agents. I congratulate Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate 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 Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate 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.”
S.K.
Purchased in Lakeway
“My husband and I made an unexpected move to Austin recently. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan made it possible for us to not only find a beautiful home that fits our needs but also gave us the knowledge and understanding of the area so we could make an educated decision. From the time we met Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, they made us feel welcome and went the extra mile to make sure we had all the information we needed on each of the properties we looked at. They also introduced us to Austin in a way that friends would do. They told us about all the great places to eat, visit, and hang out. They both always made us feel like we could bring up any and all concerns we had and gave us the information we needed. Even after the close of escrow, they continue to check in on us to make sure everything is going well and that we have everything we need to begin to settle in this beautiful city. Thank you, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, for your hard work!”Read more
“My husband and I made an unexpected move to Austin recently. Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan made it possible for us to not only find a beautiful home that fits our needs but also gave us the knowledge and understanding of the area so we could make an educated decision. From the time we met Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, they made us feel welcome and went the extra mile to make sure we had all the information we needed on each of the properties we looked at. They also introduced us to Austin in a way that friends would do. They told us about all the great places to eat, visit, and hang out. They both always made us feel like we could bring up any and all concerns we had and gave us the information we needed. Even after the close of escrow, they continue to check in on us to make sure everything is going well and that we have everything we need to begin to settle in this beautiful city. Thank you, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan, for your hard work!”
Caroline Goodner
Purchased in Westlake Hills
“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 Keenan 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 Keenan 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 Keenan 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 Keenan was incredible.”Read more
“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 Keenan 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 Keenan 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 Keenan 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 Keenan was incredible.”
Sarah Dettenwanger
Purchased in Barton Hills
“I can't recommend Cara Keenan enough!!! For our first home-buying experience, she was everything we were hoping for and more. Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan were recommended by a colleague, but it was Cara Keenan who took point on our search (Joe Keenan was really helpful when we were out and about looking at properties). Throughout the whole process, Cara Keenan was super-responsive, proactive, extremely knowledgeable about the Austin market, made sure to check in about any concerns we might have and made suggestions that saved our butts when it came to negotiating on the property we went with. Even after the closing, she was helpful in coordinating some issues for us and smoothing out some work on the house before we were moving in. She takes real pride in her work, listens, eased minds and was just so helpful (and fun!). I've already recommended her to other friends for whenever they may want to start looking and know that if/when my husband and I need to move, she'll be our first call.”Read more
“I can't recommend Cara Keenan enough!!! For our first home-buying experience, she was everything we were hoping for and more. Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan were recommended by a colleague, but it was Cara Keenan who took point on our search (Joe Keenan was really helpful when we were out and about looking at properties). Throughout the whole process, Cara Keenan was super-responsive, proactive, extremely knowledgeable about the Austin market, made sure to check in about any concerns we might have and made suggestions that saved our butts when it came to negotiating on the property we went with. Even after the closing, she was helpful in coordinating some issues for us and smoothing out some work on the house before we were moving in. She takes real pride in her work, listens, eased minds and was just so helpful (and fun!). I've already recommended her to other friends for whenever they may want to start looking and know that if/when my husband and I need to move, she'll be our first call.”
Joey Douglas
Sold in Dripping Springs
“The Keenans helped us buy that house in 2012 and nine years later they were pivotal in selling it. As we prepped for a cross-country move, we were scrambling just to make it to our new home in Vermont. In the process of moving, we hit some hurdles and as a result, we left the Keenan Group with a mess of a house to deal with. They handled the whole process of getting the quotes for cleaning and repairs, oversaw the actual work getting done, made suggestions on repairs we didn't realize we needed, staging, etc. We would still be trying to get the house listed if they weren't helping us. Aside from the work the Keenan Group put in, their advice was stellar. Especially when it comes down to the harder to address issues, they're true professionals. Their guidance really transformed the house which was reflected in the final selling price. If the expectation is for "exemplary", the Keenans are the upper echelon.”Read more
“The Keenans helped us buy that house in 2012 and nine years later they were pivotal in selling it. As we prepped for a cross-country move, we were scrambling just to make it to our new home in Vermont. In the process of moving, we hit some hurdles and as a result, we left the Keenan Group with a mess of a house to deal with. They handled the whole process of getting the quotes for cleaning and repairs, oversaw the actual work getting done, made suggestions on repairs we didn't realize we needed, staging, etc. We would still be trying to get the house listed if they weren't helping us. Aside from the work the Keenan Group put in, their advice was stellar. Especially when it comes down to the harder to address issues, they're true professionals. Their guidance really transformed the house which was reflected in the final selling price. If the expectation is for "exemplary", the Keenans are the upper echelon.”
Mauricio Suescun
Sold in Mueller
“Suffice it to say, we have had a great experience with Joe Keenan. We all worked hard to get the house on the market. And he was patient with us with all our questions. With his experience and his network, we were able to get things ready and get things set up. He was able to guide us and gave us necessary space. And he was available when we needed to talk and were ready to move forward. Folks each have different support needs and Gina and I's requirements are directness and communication. At the same time, we need some time to move forward on actions and review next steps. Joe Keenan is able to provide both space, time and communicate. We would and will recommend Joe Keenan. Additionally, we are looking forward to continuing our relationship with him as we look to purchasing a new home in the coming few months. Our thanks to Joe Keenan for all his help and time.”Read more
“Suffice it to say, we have had a great experience with Joe Keenan. We all worked hard to get the house on the market. And he was patient with us with all our questions. With his experience and his network, we were able to get things ready and get things set up. He was able to guide us and gave us necessary space. And he was available when we needed to talk and were ready to move forward. Folks each have different support needs and Gina and I's requirements are directness and communication. At the same time, we need some time to move forward on actions and review next steps. Joe Keenan is able to provide both space, time and communicate. We would and will recommend Joe Keenan. Additionally, we are looking forward to continuing our relationship with him as we look to purchasing a new home in the coming few months. Our thanks to Joe Keenan for all his help and time.”
Paul Sowada
Purchased in Allandale
“There were NO areas that Cara Keenan 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 Keenan, a very stressful experience. We are very lucky to have contacted Joe Keenan, 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 Keenan was! We hope she will still be available when it is time for our next purchase.”Read more
“There were NO areas that Cara Keenan 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 Keenan, a very stressful experience. We are very lucky to have contacted Joe Keenan, 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 Keenan was! We hope she will still be available when it is time for our next purchase.”
Buyer (No Name Provided)
Purchased in Austin
“I would consider my wife and I as difficult clients for a Realtor. We came down over a year ago and Joe Keenan took us around and continually sent us listings knowing we were not looking to buy for at least 6 months. We called him back a year later saying we were interested in buying again and he happily took us around again. He worked with us as we lowballed some sellers advising us what a good price for the houses were and knowing they wouldn't accept our offers. Finally we just closed on a house where we got a great deal where we got the house for over $22/SF less than asking. He was quick in getting us comps as well as notifying us immediately when house prices were reduced or houses hit the market. Would recommend him to anyone.”Read more
“I would consider my wife and I as difficult clients for a Realtor. We came down over a year ago and Joe Keenan took us around and continually sent us listings knowing we were not looking to buy for at least 6 months. We called him back a year later saying we were interested in buying again and he happily took us around again. He worked with us as we lowballed some sellers advising us what a good price for the houses were and knowing they wouldn't accept our offers. Finally we just closed on a house where we got a great deal where we got the house for over $22/SF less than asking. He was quick in getting us comps as well as notifying us immediately when house prices were reduced or houses hit the market. Would recommend him to anyone.”
Tom Gresham
Purchased in Tarrytown
“This is the 2nd time the Keenan Group has helped me buy a house. The 1st time was as a result of a recommendation from a friend, and the 2nd time was based on the first positive experience. The Keenan Group has a deep background to help guide you through the house-buying process (even when you're a highly experienced client). There wasn't any rah-rah salesmanship involved, just the practical assistance I needed. This assistance was both in effectively representing my financial interests and working through all the small details involved in buying a house. Not only was Cara Keenan always available to share her knowledge, she has a great support team to ensure that all the steps necessary to move toward closing are handled quickly and efficiently. I would suggest this team to any of my friends.”Read more
“This is the 2nd time the Keenan Group has helped me buy a house. The 1st time was as a result of a recommendation from a friend, and the 2nd time was based on the first positive experience. The Keenan Group has a deep background to help guide you through the house-buying process (even when you're a highly experienced client). There wasn't any rah-rah salesmanship involved, just the practical assistance I needed. This assistance was both in effectively representing my financial interests and working through all the small details involved in buying a house. Not only was Cara Keenan always available to share her knowledge, she has a great support team to ensure that all the steps necessary to move toward closing are handled quickly and efficiently. I would suggest this team to any of my friends.”
Mitchell Muehler
Purchased in Northwest Hills
“Working with Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate - and more importantly, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan was the best decision we could have made when deciding to move to the Austin area. Joe Keenan 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 Keenan and Cara Keenan to anyone making the decision to relocate in or to the Austin area.”Read more
“Working with Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate - and more importantly, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan was the best decision we could have made when deciding to move to the Austin area. Joe Keenan 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 Keenan and Cara Keenan to anyone making the decision to relocate in or to the Austin area.”
Jonathan McDaniel
Purchased in Brentwood
“Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan are an amazing team. My wife and I were first-time homebuyers and didn't know the ropes. These two walked us through the entire process and made it look easy. They were always just an email or phone call away, took care of all the behind-the-scenes paperwork and organization, and found us a great house for a good price. They were clearly knowledgeable about the markets in Austin, and they convinced us to spend the time and money to examine every aspect of the house (pipes, electrical, etc.) which paid off in the negotiations. Even after closing, they are still answering questions and helping us to find contractors. They are great people and trustworthy Realtors, and I would full-heartedly recommend them to anyone buying or selling their house in Austin.”Read more
“Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan are an amazing team. My wife and I were first-time homebuyers and didn't know the ropes. These two walked us through the entire process and made it look easy. They were always just an email or phone call away, took care of all the behind-the-scenes paperwork and organization, and found us a great house for a good price. They were clearly knowledgeable about the markets in Austin, and they convinced us to spend the time and money to examine every aspect of the house (pipes, electrical, etc.) which paid off in the negotiations. Even after closing, they are still answering questions and helping us to find contractors. They are great people and trustworthy Realtors, and I would full-heartedly recommend them to anyone buying or selling their house in Austin.”
Chris Goelkel
Purchased in Crestview
“Cara Keenan was fantastic. We were coming from out of town and met Cara Keenan on our vacation, looking in a very narrow part of Austin. Cara Keenan went above and beyond and contacted other real estate agents to find people that might be willing to sell or might be putting their house on the market in the future. This doubled the number of homes we were able to see and gave us much better confidence when we found the house we liked. Cara Keenan is very warm, friendly, competent, and gave a good perspective on options as we considered a modification to houses we were looking at. She is very responsive and was effective in negotiating our asks with the sellers. We were very pleased and will be recommending Cara Keenan.”Read more
“Cara Keenan was fantastic. We were coming from out of town and met Cara Keenan on our vacation, looking in a very narrow part of Austin. Cara Keenan went above and beyond and contacted other real estate agents to find people that might be willing to sell or might be putting their house on the market in the future. This doubled the number of homes we were able to see and gave us much better confidence when we found the house we liked. Cara Keenan is very warm, friendly, competent, and gave a good perspective on options as we considered a modification to houses we were looking at. She is very responsive and was effective in negotiating our asks with the sellers. We were very pleased and will be recommending Cara Keenan.”
Nanette and Ronald Wilde
Purchased in Lakeway
“Joe Keenan possesses all the qualities hoped for in a real estate agent. He is honest, hard working, attentive to needs, courteous, and respectful. He is also attentive to details and did his due diligence in making sure the properties we were interested in were what they purported to be. He quickly notified us when he found discrepancies. Joe Keenan was our advocate. He anticipated needs and obstacles and took the needed steps to make sure we could move into our home as planned. Joe Keenan often had to cue and remind our inexperienced lender to keep things moving forward in preparation for closing. We were fortunate to find Joe Keenan to assist us with this process. He is our agent for life and we highly recommend his services.”Read more
“Joe Keenan possesses all the qualities hoped for in a real estate agent. He is honest, hard working, attentive to needs, courteous, and respectful. He is also attentive to details and did his due diligence in making sure the properties we were interested in were what they purported to be. He quickly notified us when he found discrepancies. Joe Keenan was our advocate. He anticipated needs and obstacles and took the needed steps to make sure we could move into our home as planned. Joe Keenan often had to cue and remind our inexperienced lender to keep things moving forward in preparation for closing. We were fortunate to find Joe Keenan to assist us with this process. He is our agent for life and we highly recommend his services.”
Kimberly Tran
Purchased in Canyon Creek
“Cara and Joe Keenan are the absolute BEST there is. Extremely professional, helpful, and payed such attention to detail. Definitely looking out for YOUR best interest and not their own. 110% pleased with our buying experience with them as an agents. 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 surprised me most about working with this team was their 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!”Read more
“Cara and Joe Keenan are the absolute BEST there is. Extremely professional, helpful, and payed such attention to detail. Definitely looking out for YOUR best interest and not their own. 110% pleased with our buying experience with them as an agents. 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 surprised me most about working with this team was their 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!”
Steve Herington
Sold in Dripping Springs
“Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan were amazing, they met us at our house and talked us through the process, provided us a book of what we needed to do to be prepared and get the most out of our house. They were very transparent about the process, market, and expectations for us to work together, of which I greatly appreciated. Throughout the process, Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan provided us with top-notch resources to help us stage, clean windows and the whole house for us to sell quickly and for the price we wanted. I'm recommending all friends in the market to sell or buy to go through Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan as it was a great experience.”Read more
“Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan were amazing, they met us at our house and talked us through the process, provided us a book of what we needed to do to be prepared and get the most out of our house. They were very transparent about the process, market, and expectations for us to work together, of which I greatly appreciated. Throughout the process, Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan provided us with top-notch resources to help us stage, clean windows and the whole house for us to sell quickly and for the price we wanted. I'm recommending all friends in the market to sell or buy to go through Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan as it was a great experience.”
Chip Conley
Purchased in Downtown
“Being in the commercial real estate business for 35 years, I've seen my share of professionals, but few are as conscientious as Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan at Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate. They came highly recommended from a friend as I looked for a home or condo in Austin, and I couldn't have been happier with the last ten months of working together. Not only are they smart, ethical, loyal, and really knowledgeable about the market, but they're a lot of fun to work with as well. In sum, there's only one residential real estate firm I would recommend to friends looking for a home in Austin: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate.”Read more
“Being in the commercial real estate business for 35 years, I've seen my share of professionals, but few are as conscientious as Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan at Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate. They came highly recommended from a friend as I looked for a home or condo in Austin, and I couldn't have been happier with the last ten months of working together. Not only are they smart, ethical, loyal, and really knowledgeable about the market, but they're a lot of fun to work with as well. In sum, there's only one residential real estate firm I would recommend to friends looking for a home in Austin: Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate.”
Becky Fabre
Purchased in Barton Hills
“My fiance Matt and I purchased our first home less than two weeks ago with the help of The Keenan Group. Our friends warned us about the tricky and sometimes confusing process of buying a place, but luckily Matt found The Keenans and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The entire process was seamless. They anticipated our questions, concerns and anxieties; they were always available to meet and responded quickly to any inquiry (no matter how silly or small). They give 5 star treatment and we feel honored that we got to work with them. Now we just want to hang out with them because she's fantastic!!”Read more
“My fiance Matt and I purchased our first home less than two weeks ago with the help of The Keenan Group. Our friends warned us about the tricky and sometimes confusing process of buying a place, but luckily Matt found The Keenans and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The entire process was seamless. They anticipated our questions, concerns and anxieties; they were always available to meet and responded quickly to any inquiry (no matter how silly or small). They give 5 star treatment and we feel honored that we got to work with them. Now we just want to hang out with them because she's fantastic!!”
Morgan Constantino
Purchased in Clarksville
“Joe Keenan is one of the best referrals for any service that I've ever needed. In looking for a Realtor for my first home buying experience, I wanted a Realtor who was organized, honest, respectful, trustworthy, and attentive; Joe Keenan is all of those things and more. Joe Keenan advocated for me at every step of the searching and buying process and made sure everything went smoothly. He answered all of my questions and was very patient with me (first time home buyers have a LOT of questions)! I would happily recommend Joe Keenan to anyone interested in buying a home in Austin.”Read more
“Joe Keenan is one of the best referrals for any service that I've ever needed. In looking for a Realtor for my first home buying experience, I wanted a Realtor who was organized, honest, respectful, trustworthy, and attentive; Joe Keenan is all of those things and more. Joe Keenan advocated for me at every step of the searching and buying process and made sure everything went smoothly. He answered all of my questions and was very patient with me (first time home buyers have a LOT of questions)! I would happily recommend Joe Keenan to anyone interested in buying a home in Austin.”
Marcus MacNeill
Sold in Northwest Hills
“We couldn't be happier with the leadership and service Joe Keenan, Cara Keenan, and the team provided throughout the entire process. From the day they first advised us on what we would need to do to get the house ready for sale to the very last day (a MONSTER sales transaction and close), everything exceeded our expectations. Every team member was knowledgeable, communicated well, and responded quickly to our many questions and needs. We're blessed to have been introduced to Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan through a mutual friend and will gladly recommend them to others without hesitation or reservation.”Read more
“We couldn't be happier with the leadership and service Joe Keenan, Cara Keenan, and the team provided throughout the entire process. From the day they first advised us on what we would need to do to get the house ready for sale to the very last day (a MONSTER sales transaction and close), everything exceeded our expectations. Every team member was knowledgeable, communicated well, and responded quickly to our many questions and needs. We're blessed to have been introduced to Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan through a mutual friend and will gladly recommend them to others without hesitation or reservation.”
Loretta Gioia
Sold in Pemberton Heights
“It was such a blessing to work with Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan. I especially worked with Cara Keenan, 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 Keenan and Joe Keenan helped me get the best price on the sale of my home.”Read more
“It was such a blessing to work with Cara Keenan and Joe Keenan. I especially worked with Cara Keenan, 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 Keenan and Joe Keenan helped me get the best price on the sale of my home.”
Richard Yax
Purchased in Rollingwood
“True professionals. Joe Keenan at Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate and his team make sure every aspect of the process is as easy and consistent as possible. He understood what we were looking for and made sure we were best positioned to buy our new home. When he promised something would be taken care of, it was. When we called him, he answered. When we emailed him a question, he answered it. He is our Realtor and will continue to be. Our experience with Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate could not be more positive. Highly recommend.”Read more
“True professionals. Joe Keenan at Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate and his team make sure every aspect of the process is as easy and consistent as possible. He understood what we were looking for and made sure we were best positioned to buy our new home. When he promised something would be taken care of, it was. When we called him, he answered. When we emailed him a question, he answered it. He is our Realtor and will continue to be. Our experience with Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate could not be more positive. Highly recommend.”
Scotty Canaan
Purchased in Brentwood
“I enlisted Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan's help after I had selected a house to be built by Highland Homes. They instantly engaged the builder, loan officer, and Highland Homes sales reps as I was located in San Diego, CA working at my military job. Although the closing process was painful due to underwriters ignorance of the law, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan kept the process on track. I am very pleased with their efforts in the purchase of my home and will refer them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Austin area.”Read more
“I enlisted Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan's help after I had selected a house to be built by Highland Homes. They instantly engaged the builder, loan officer, and Highland Homes sales reps as I was located in San Diego, CA working at my military job. Although the closing process was painful due to underwriters ignorance of the law, Joe Keenan and Cara Keenan kept the process on track. I am very pleased with their efforts in the purchase of my home and will refer them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Austin area.”
Kim Tran
Purchased in Canyon Creek
“The service that Joe Keenan 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.”Read more
“The service that Joe Keenan 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.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do clients say about Keenan Group?
Clients consistently highlight three things: responsiveness (typical 5-15 minute reply time), deep neighborhood knowledge across 55+ Austin areas, and skilled negotiation. Many clients note that working with a husband-and-wife team means they always have someone available during the transaction. As of 2026, Keenan Group has 176+ verified client reviews with a 5.0 average rating.
Who is the best luxury real estate agent in Austin?
Keenan Group at Compass was ranked the #1 team by the Austin Board of Realtors in 2024. Joe and Cara Keenan have 25+ years of Austin expertise, 1,000+ career transactions, and $1B+ in career sales. Cara holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation and Million Dollar Guild membership. The team specializes in luxury neighborhoods including Westlake Hills, Tarrytown, Barton Creek, Lake Austin, and Rob Roy.
Does Keenan Group handle luxury home sales?
Yes. Cara Keenan holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation and was invited to the Million Dollar Guild with the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing in 2006. The team are members of both the Luxury League and Compass Austin Luxury Advisors group. Luxury experience spans Lake Austin waterfront estates, Westlake Hills compounds, Barton Creek golf course properties, and downtown high-rise condominiums.
Can I see reviews from relocation clients?
Many reviews come from families who relocated to Austin from California, New York, Illinois, and other states. Relocation clients cite school district guidance, neighborhood mapping, and the ability to coordinate remote transactions as top reasons they chose Keenan Group. Joe's MBA and military background bring structure to complex relocations.
How does the Keenan Group handle complex transactions?
The team regularly handles estate sales, divorce proceedings, trust transactions, investment dispositions, and multi-generational family purchases. These situations require discretion, clear communication with multiple parties, and attention to legal timelines. Keenan Group coordinates with attorneys, financial advisors, and other professionals as needed.
Are Keenan Group reviews verified?
Yes. Reviews come from verified transactions. Feedback is collected from clients after closing and published with permission. Many reviews also appear on Compass.com, Zillow, Google Business Profile, and Realtor.com where they can be independently verified.