Built Around the
People, Not the Properties
playrippl.homes was founded on a single belief: that finding a home should feel less like a transaction and more like the beginning of something beautiful.
A Different Kind of Agency
playrippl.homes was founded in 2019 by two Austin natives who spent years watching good people get lost in the complexity of real estate. The industry was full of jargon, pressure, and agents who disappeared after closing.
So we built something different. An agency built on genuine relationships, real market knowledge, and the belief that the moment someone walks through a front door for the first time — that moment matters.
That ripple effect — the way a home changes a life, a family, a neighbourhood — is what drives everything we do at playrippl.homes.
Our Values Drive
Every Decision We Make
Honesty First
We believe you deserve the full picture — the good, the potential, and the things worth knowing before you commit.
Community Rooted
We're not just selling addresses — we're helping people become part of something. The neighborhood. The street. The community.
People First
Every metric is secondary to whether our clients feel heard, respected, and truly supported through every stage.
Smart by Design
From data-backed pricing to forward-thinking neighborhood insights — we make sure your decisions are grounded in reality.
The People Behind Your Perfect Home
We're a tight-knit group of Austin locals, property specialists, and neighbourhood enthusiasts who genuinely love what we do.
James Hollis
Co-Founder & CEOAustin-born and real estate obsessed since his first flip at 22. James has closed over $180M in residential transactions.
Priya Nair
Co-Founder & Client ExperiencePriya built our signature onboarding process that's now become the gold standard in how we serve every client.
Derek Owens
Senior Property Advisor12 years in Austin real estate. Derek specialises in luxury residential and has an uncanny eye for undervalued properties.