Cara A. Collier is a trusted REALTOR® serving Austin metro and the Texas Hill Country, known for her deep market insight, personal touch, and diverse expertise—from resale homes and custom builds to land acquisitions, vineyard ventures, and landlord lease placements. With over 15 years of experience and a strong network of industry professionals, Cara helps clients turn real estate goals into rewarding realities.

Originally from Artesia, New Mexico, and raised in Plano, Texas, Cara blends small-town values with a global perspective. A graduate of the University of San Francisco, she earned her degree in French and European Studies. She spent time studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence, Pau, and Bayonne, France—an experience that shaped her love for culture, hospitality, and the beautiful landscapes of vineyards. After relocating to Austin in 2007, she planted roots with her family in the Hill Country, alongside two lively Parson Russell Terriers, and recently added a thriving apiary of treatment-free honeybees. Her husband, a proud University of Texas graduate, shares her deep appreciation for Austin's energy, community, and legacy.

Cara holds top industry designations that reflect her commitment to excellence:

• Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
• Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)

Her approach to real estate is lifestyle-driven and client-focused. Whether helping a family find the perfect neighborhood and schools, guiding a buyer through a custom home build, matching landlords with quality lease tenants, or consulting on vineyard and hospitality investments, Cara’s goal is always the same: to create a successful, confident, and fulfilling real estate experience from start to finish.

Her Expertise Includes: 

• Resale listings specialist 
• Remodel for unrealized equity investment and sale
• Custom home builds and lot site selection
• Vineyard, winery, and hospitality properties
• Residential lease placement and lease negotiations for landlords
• Navigating agricultural exemptions (including beekeeping)