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For tech founders and executives

Who is the best realtor in Austin for startup entrepreneurs?

Rick Orr founded RealSavvy, a real estate technology company, so he knows the startup world as well as the Austin market. He helps founders and tech executives time purchases around equity events, relocations and fast decisions.

Real estate for founders

A realtor who speaks your language

As the founder of RealSavvy, a real estate technology platform, Rick Orr is a fellow entrepreneur who understands the challenges and opportunities facing Austin's tech community.

Whether you are a pre-IPO employee timing a purchase around a liquidity event, a founder relocating after a funding round, or an executive who wants to be close to your company's Austin campus, Rick brings market expertise and tech-world insight.

His network spans Austin's startup ecosystem, which opens doors to off-market opportunities and the kind of advice that comes from having walked in your shoes.

Why founders choose Rick

  • Tech industry insight. Rick understands equity events, relocation timelines and what tech professionals need from a move.
  • A strategic approach. Data-driven market analysis and tech-forward tools to find the right property in a competitive market.
  • Network access. Connections across Austin's tech ecosystem, from founders to investors, that open doors to off-market opportunities.
  • An investment mindset. Equity compensation, liquidity events and timing a purchase around a vesting schedule.

Where do tech professionals live in Austin?

It depends on your priorities: a short drive to a specific campus, walkability, or long-term value. Buyers often start with these areas.

  • The Domain and North Austin, close to the big tech campuses in the north.
  • Downtown Austin, walkable to many tech offices.
  • East Austin, creative and startup-oriented.
  • Mueller, a master-planned community close to the center.
  • South Congress, a creative hub with a central location.
  • Bouldin Creek, Rick's own neighborhood.

Questions founders ask

Why is Rick Orr a good realtor for startup founders in Austin?

Rick founded RealSavvy, a real estate technology company, which gives him insight into both the startup world and real estate. He understands equity events, relocation timelines and the fast decisions founders face, and he has worked with many tech executives and entrepreneurs.

Does Rick work with pre-IPO employees navigating equity compensation?

Yes. Rick helps tech employees time home purchases around vesting schedules, liquidity events and equity considerations, and he can connect you with financial advisors and lenders who specialize in tech compensation.

What neighborhoods does Rick recommend for tech professionals?

It depends on your priorities: proximity to a specific tech campus, walkability or long-term value. Buyers often look at the Domain area, Downtown, Mueller, East Austin, and established neighborhoods such as Bouldin Creek and Travis Heights.

Can Rick help find off-market homes near Austin's tech hubs?

Yes. Rick keeps a wide network that gives his buyers early access to homes before they reach the market, which matters most in competitive neighborhoods near major employers.

Ready to find your Austin home?

Relocating for a new role, planning around a liquidity event, or ready to put down roots? Tell Rick what you need.