With over 30 years of combined expertise in development marketing and sales, Karla Dupre and Stephanie Rinn cofounded Derive Development to provide premier services tailored exclusively to developers. Our track record includes the successful marketing and sale of more than 25 projects across Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Caye Winds and Belize.
At Derive Development, Karla and Stephanie combine proven experience with a creative, relationship-driven approach to ensure success for every project. Our expertise extends across all stages of development, from concept to closeout, making them a trusted partner for developers seeking exceptional results.
Most recently, we led the sellout of The Arts Residences at Thompson Hotel in downtown San Antonio, further solidifying our reputation for delivering results in highly competitive markets. Our careers also include distinguished tenures with Sotheby’s International Realty, where they built the foundation for their deep market knowledge, innovative strategies, and extensive industry relationships.
As luxury has evolved, we’ve evolved with it—gaining deep insight into the dreams and desires of our clients through years of sales and marketing experience.
Our close, personal interactions with buyers have given us a true understanding of how ideals and values shape decisions, refining the way we approach every development. We immerse ourselves fully in each project, investing energy and emotion to ensure the final product delivers not just a home, but an experience.
Our greatest impact comes when we’re involved from the start. From creating marketing budgets and refining floor plans to hosting events, executing campaigns, shaping pricing strategies, negotiating contracts, and hiring management and concierge teams—we guide projects seamlessly through to move-in.
From concept through every stage of development, Derive Development shapes the brand, marketing, design, sales strategy, and positioning that bring luxury properties to life.
Recognizing that no two projects are alike, we approach each with a level of dedication that goes far beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. Rather than relying on formulas, we explore the highest and best use of every opportunity, providing market and demographic research, coordinating with third parties to deliver a master plan, and preparing pro formas, budgets, and timelines.
Top: W Dallas Residences | Dallas
Bottom: Omni Residences | Ft. Worth, Pristine Bay | Roatan, Bay Islands, and The Mansion Residences, Turtle Creek | Dallas
The Gabriel | San Antonio
The Ferguson | Taylor
The Arts Residences | San Antonio
Evergreen at Tobin Hill | San Antonio
Spanish Oaks Golf Community | Austin
Ethan’s View | Austin
W Austin Residences | Austin
Waterstone Condominiums | Austin
Residences at The Allen | Houston
W Dallas Residences | Dallas
Palomar Hotel and Residences | Dallas
The Sorento Mid-Rise Condominiums | Dallas
The Glass House | Dallas (rental)
The Drexel Mid-Rise | Dallas
The Montane Mid-Rise | Dallas
The Heights at Northpark High-Rise | Dallas (rental)
Plaza 1, Turtle Creek | Dallas
Plaza 2, Turtle Creek | Dallas
The Mansion Residences, Turtle Creek | Dallas
Place Des Vosges Residences | Dallas
1999 McKinney Lofts & 2011 McKinney Lofts | Dallas
Glory Park | Arlington
(all pre-development work before project was cancelled due to market conditions)
Omni Residences | Ft. Worth
W Hollywood | Hollywood, CA
Pristine Bay | Roatan, Bay Islands
Caye Winds | Ambergris Caye, Belize
Karla’s extensive experience in the design and sales of luxury high-rise residences has made her a consistent top producer in the industry, consistently reaching multi-million dollar sales. Her unique blend of creativity, expertise, and boundless energy makes her the perfect fit for selling properties of true distinction. With over 20 years as a Realtor in key markets such as Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Roatan Bay Islands, and Belize, Karla brings a wealth of knowledge to every transaction. Her passion for people, community involvement, and vibrant approach to life allows her to help clients seamlessly transition into condo living, whether they’re downsizing or rightsizing. Karla provides expert consulting on floor plans, unit mixes, finishes, appliances, cabinetry, flooring, and much more, ensuring that each project is perfectly tailored to its target market.
A master at pricing strategy, Karla knows exactly when and how to adjust prices to maximize a developer’s profits, making her an indispensable partner in any project. Her ability to position a development from pre-sales through to sellout is a rare skill, and her negotiation acumen is unmatched.
Karla’s impressive track record includes selling in some of the most prestigious high-rise buildings, such as The Arts Residences in San Antonio, The Allen Residences in Houston, The W Austin, The Omni Hotel and Residences in Fort Worth, and multiple properties in Dallas, including The W Dallas, The Mansion Residences, Plaza 1 and Plaza 2, The Vendome, The Palomar, The Stoneleigh, and The Sorrento, among others.
Karla thrives on connecting with new people and hearing their stories. Outside of her real estate career, she dedicates time to philanthropy, family, and adventure. As the founder of the non-profit Holy Sheets, which donates gently used hotel items to homeless and battered women’s shelters, she remains committed to making a positive impact. Karla is also passionate about architecture and design, constantly exploring new trends, and she enjoys staying active in the lives of her five grown children.
Stephanie has had a passion for real estate for as long as she can remember. As a child, she loved spending rainy days drawing house plans on taped-together pieces of paper. This early fascination never faded, and when the opportunity to pursue a career in real estate arose, she didn’t hesitate to dive in. Before entering the industry, Stephanie spent nine years in corporate sales, building lasting relationships with clients. This experience laid the foundation for her successful transition into development, where she found her true calling.
Stephanie’s expertise extends beyond sales—she’s known for her ability to connect with clients and her constant flow of creative marketing ideas. Her relentless work ethic, particularly within the luxury development space, has helped her become a multi-million dollar producer. With a natural talent for negotiation and an in-depth understanding of the market, Stephanie has become an expert in high-rise and mixed-use development.
Beyond sales, Stephanie thrives in all aspects of development, from the initial concept to the sell-out and beyond. Alongside her partner, Karla, she made history as the first single team to successfully sell out a luxury high-rise property in San Antonio—a testament to their industry leadership.
A graduate of Texas A&M University with degrees in Human Resource Development and Business, Stephanie is always up for a new adventure. Her love for travel was sparked by competitive sailing around the world, and while she doesn’t sail as often, she continues to explore new destinations and create lasting memories with her family. At home, Stephanie enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and exploring nature with her loved ones.