Upcoming Event
Your Legacy. Your Timeline. Your Terms.
When
Thursday, June 18th
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where
4206 Venado Drive
Austin, TX 78731
Lunch
Provided
Free to attend - RSVP below
Or text or call RSVP to (512) 415-7653
Join Joe & Cara Keenan for a thoughtful panel offering expert guidance and compassionate insight on navigating life's next chapter - from downsizing and selling a longtime home to exploring senior living and care options with confidence.
Featured Panelists
Anna McMaster
CarePatrol
Senior living options, care planning, and the resources families lean on for aging-related decisions.
Karen Goodgame
Legacy Financial
Financial considerations, retirement planning, and protecting assets through major life transitions.
Sarah Carriker
Blue Moon Estates
Downsizing, estate sales, organizing belongings, and simplifying the move to a new living situation.
Reserve your seat below - it takes 30 seconds. Prefer to skip the form? Text or call (512) 415-7653 and we'll add you to the list.
You can also RSVP via Google Forms - the same form from our email invitation.
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Successful Senior Transitions
25+
Years Austin Expertise
1,000+
Homes Sold
#1
Austin Team 2024
How does the Keenan Group help seniors with real estate transitions?
We guide the entire process from first conversation to closing day. That starts with an honest home valuation, then a realistic timeline that accounts for downsizing, decluttering, and family coordination. We connect you with estate sale coordinators, cleanout vendors, and donation services. We help identify the right next home - whether that is a single-story patio home, a 55+ community like Sun City Georgetown, or a low-maintenance condo - and coordinate the sale and purchase so you are never without a place to live. For families managing a parent's move from out of state, we handle vendor coordination, virtual updates, and on-the-ground logistics.
- #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
- 1,000+ career transactions across 25+ years
- $1B+ career sales volume
- 62 successful senior transitions completed
Source: The Keenan Group, #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
The Downsizing Process
Five steps from first conversation to keys in hand. Every step is designed to reduce stress and keep the whole family informed - whether you are in Austin or across the country.
Family Discovery Call
We start by understanding the full picture - your goals, timeline, family dynamics, and any health or mobility considerations. This is a conversation, not a sales pitch. We want to know what matters most: staying near grandchildren, reducing yard work, finding a single-story layout, or simplifying finances.
- In-home or video consultation with family members
- Lifestyle needs assessment (mobility, maintenance, social)
- Timeline discussion - urgent medical need vs. planned transition
- Financial overview to guide pricing and purchase budgets
Home Valuation and Strategy
Honest pricing based on current market data, not wishful thinking. We analyze what repairs add value versus what you should sell as-is. For homes held 20-30+ years, the equity picture is often strong - but timing and preparation affect the final number.
- Comparative market analysis with recent neighborhood sales
- Repair-vs-sell-as-is cost-benefit breakdown
- Timing recommendations based on Austin market conditions
- Equity analysis for long-held properties
Declutter and Prepare
This is where most families feel overwhelmed. Decades of accumulated belongings, sentimental items, and deferred maintenance. We bring in a vetted team of specialists so you are not doing this alone.
- Estate sale coordinators for valuables and collections
- Donation pickup services (Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, specialty)
- Professional cleanout vendors for remaining items
- Light staging to maximize buyer appeal without major investment
Find the Next Home
Whether it is a single-story patio home in Northwest Hills, a 55+ community like Sun City Georgetown, a low-maintenance condo downtown, or an assisted living community - we match the next home to actual needs, not brochure marketing.
- Single-story and aging-in-place home searches across 6 counties
- 55+ active adult community tours and comparisons
- Assisted living and continuing care community guidance
- Condo and lock-and-leave options for snowbirds and travelers
Coordinated Sale and Purchase
You are never without a home. We structure the sale and purchase timeline so closings align, bridge financing is in place if needed, and moving logistics are handled. One transaction supports the other.
- Synchronized closing timelines between sale and purchase
- Bridge loan coordination when timing does not perfectly align
- Moving company vetting and scheduling
- Utility transfers, address changes, and mail forwarding
Senior Transition FAQ
What does Keenan Group offer for seniors downsizing in Austin?
We provide a full-service transition program: home valuation, staging guidance, timeline planning, and coordinated sale-and-purchase so you are never without a home. We connect you with estate sale coordinators, cleanout vendors, and donation services. We work with the whole family to keep decisions informed and the process manageable.
What 55+ communities are available in the Austin area?
Austin has several established 55+ communities: Sun City Georgetown (9,000+ homes, 3 golf courses, 30 min north), Trilogy at Lake Travis (resort-style in Bee Cave), Kissing Tree in San Marcos (farm-to-table dining, trails), Longhorn Village (continuing care in Steiner Ranch), and Querencia at Barton Creek (luxury senior living with fine dining and spa). Single-story patio homes are also available in Northwest Hills, Circle C, Avery Ranch, and Great Hills.
How do you coordinate with family members who live out of state?
Many families manage a parent's transition from out of state. We handle virtual tours and video walk-throughs, vendor coordination for movers, estate sales, cleanout, and repairs, plus weekly family status updates via email or video call. We manage on-the-ground logistics so adult children don't need to fly in for every step, and we coordinate with elder law attorneys and financial advisors on their behalf.
What are the tax implications of selling a long-held family home?
The primary residence capital gains exclusion allows $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (married) in tax-free gains. For homes held 20-30+ years in Austin, appreciation often exceeds these thresholds. Inherited property may qualify for stepped-up cost basis. Texas homestead exemptions - especially the over-65 freeze on school taxes - can transfer to a new primary residence. We coordinate with estate attorneys and financial advisors to get timing right.
Can you help with estate sales and property cleanout?
Yes. We connect you with vetted estate sale coordinators who handle valuables and collections, donation pickup services like Habitat ReStore, and professional cleanout vendors for remaining items. We also coordinate light staging after cleanout to maximize buyer appeal. Our goal is to take the logistics burden off the family.
How long does a typical senior transition take?
Most senior transitions take 3 to 6 months from first conversation to closing. The timeline depends on the decluttering process (which varies widely), finding and securing the next home, and coordinating the sale and purchase to close in sequence. Urgent medical or care-level transitions can move faster with the right preparation. We build a realistic timeline in the first family meeting.
Why Choose the #1 Austin Board Team
#1 Austin Board of Realtors Team. Over 1,000 successful transactions with high-end expertise.