
Meet The Keenan Group
Austin Luxury Real Estate Specialists | Keenan Group at Compass
#1 ABoR Team 2024$1B+ Career Sales1,000+ Homes Sold
Who is on the Keenan Group team?
The Keenan Group at Compass is a 7-member Austin luxury real estate team led by principals Joe and Cara Keenan. With 1,000+ career transactions and $70M+ in annual volume, the team includes specialists in luxury sales, corporate relocation, business development, operations, and marketing. Named the #1 Team by the Austin Board of Realtors in 2024.
- #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
- 1,000+ career transactions across Austin
- 83 transactions and $70M+ volume in 2025
- 25+ years serving Austin luxury neighborhoods
Source: The Keenan Group, #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024)
With over 25 years of excellence in Austin's competitive luxury market, Keenan Group - led by Joe and Cara Keenan - has established a legacy of exceptional service and unparalleled expertise. As the Austin Board of Realtors and Unlock MLS #1 Top Team Award Winner for 2024, we consistently perform in the top 1% of the market, with particular expertise in Northwest Hills (78731, 78759), Westlake Hills, and the prestigious Lake Austin waterfront communities.
We believe luxury real estate transcends the mere buying and selling of properties - it's about building legacies, fostering meaningful relationships, and delivering a truly concierge experience. Our white-glove, hospitality-focused approach ensures that every client receives personalized attention and strategic guidance throughout their real estate journey. With more than 130 recent sales in Northwest Hills aloneand extensive transaction history in the 78731 and 78759 zip codes, we've become the trusted advisors for families seeking homes in Austin's most sought-after neighborhoods.
As trusted advisors and proud members of both the prestigious Luxury League and Compass Austin Luxury Advisors groups, we combine our deep market knowledge with innovative strategies to help our clients build generational wealth through thoughtful real estate investments.
Our Team

Joe Keenan
Principal Agent
United States Air Force Academy, B.S. 1999; St. Edward's University, MBA, 2005

Cara Keenan
Principal Agent
University of Texas at Austin, B.S.

Aiden Keenan
Team Member

Lyzet Pierce
Operations Director

Leah Schimberg
Team Member

Pearl Staudinger
Business Development

Jack Richards
Marketing Director

Sean Satterfield
Construction Manager

Scout
Head of Happiness
Awards & Recognition
- ▸Austin Board of Realtors & Unlock MLS #1 Top Team Award Winner: 2024
- ▸Austin Business Journal Residential Real Estate Awards: #12 Team Winner 2025, #14 Team Winner 2024, #11 Team Winner 2022, #9 Team Winner 2020, #7 Team Winner 2021, Top 50 Finalist 2011-2025
- ▸Platinum Top 50 REALTORS®: Winner 2011-2025 (15 consecutive years)
- ▸Platinum Top 500 REALTORS®: 2018-2025
- ▸Realty Austin Company-Wide #1 Top Producing Team: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- ▸Realty Austin Company-Wide #2 Top Producing Team: 2018, 2019, 2024
- ▸Realty Austin Diamond Club $15M+ Top Producer: 2011-2025
- ▸Realty Austin 15-Year Legend: 2025
- ▸REAL Trends America's Best Real Estate Professionals: 2020-2025
Proven Track Record of Excellence
The numbers tell the story of decades of dedicated service
Our Expertise
Areas We Serve
Our expertise spans Austin's most desirable neighborhoods:
Specialties
- •Buyer's Agent
- •Listing Agent
- •1031 Exchange
- •Executive Relocation
- •Corporate Relocation
- •Multifamily
- •Income Producing Properties
- •Consulting
- •Graduate REALTOR® Institute
- •Accredited Buyer Representative
- •Certified Default Resolution Specialist
- •Online Relocation Specialist
- •Military Relocation
- •Luxury Home Listing Preparation
Community Involvement
Beyond transactions, we remain dedicated to our community through active involvement with these organizations - because we believe our success is measured not just by properties sold, but by lives positively impacted.
- •Habitat for Humanity
- •Foundation Communities
- •SAFE Alliance
- •Community First Village
- •Northwest Austin Civic Association (NWACA)
- •Northwest Austin Youth Basketball (NWAYBA)
- •Northwest Austin Kickball
- •Anderson High School PTA and PTSA
- •Doss Elementary PTA
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