Austin Allison is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pacaso, a real estate platform that makes second homeownership more accessible. Allison launched Pacaso in February 2020, bringing his extensive experience in real estate and entrepreneurship to the forefront. Before founding Pacaso, he made a significant impact in the real estate technology space as the Founder and CEO of dotloop, which was later acquired by Zillow Group. His leadership at Pacaso reflects his innovative approach to redefining homeownership.
Who is the CEO of Pacaso?
Austin Allison is a seasoned entrepreneur with a deep background in real estate and technology. Prior to founding Pacaso, Allison was the Founder and CEO of dotloop, a real estate transaction management platform that revolutionized the way real estate deals are conducted. After dotloop was acquired by Zillow Group in 2015, Allison continued to lead the company as General Manager, further solidifying his reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the real estate industry. His ventures and leadership roles have consistently focused on leveraging technology to simplify and enhance the real estate experience.
Work History
- Pacaso: Co-Founder & CEO since February 2020
- Houwzer: Board Member from January 2020 to January 2024
- WineSociety: Board Member from January 2018 to January 2024
- Rentl, Inc.: Board Member from January 2015 to April 2019
- Zillow Group: Founder & GM, dotloop from August 2015 to December 2018
- dotloop: Founder & CEO from July 2009 to August 2015
- Duke Realty Corporation: Commercial Real Estate from September 2005 to June 2009
- Sibcy Cline Realtors: Residential Real Estate from February 2004 to June 2009
Education History
Austin Allison’s educational journey includes a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he focused on Corporate Law and was an Honors Scholar, graduating between 2008 and 2010. He also earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Real Estate Development and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. This strong educational foundation in both law and real estate has significantly contributed to his success in the real estate technology industry.
When did Austin Allison join Pacaso?
Austin Allison co-founded Pacaso and assumed the role of CEO in February 2020. Since then, he has been instrumental in guiding the company through its early stages and into its current status as a leader in the second homeownership market. His vision for Pacaso was driven by his desire to make second homeownership more attainable, and his leadership has been pivotal in realizing this goal.