How to turn a listing in your favorite destination into an epic Pacaso vacation home

Published Date: March 26, 2024

Relaxing pool area featuring blue and white striped chairs and umbrellas
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    Show your interest

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    Reserve your share

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    Place your $10K deposit

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    Start owner onboarding

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    Enjoy your new home

Pacaso adds new listings to our website every week, with luxury homes in more vacation home destinations starting at $200,000. With these new listings, we offer two ways to find and buy your dream vacation home. You can shop from hundreds of turnkey “Available Now” listings in 40+ destinations ready for you to own today. Or, explore third-party listings in your favorite community and rally your friends, family and network to help turn it into a Pacaso home."We're empowering every homebuyer to curate their own slice of paradise,” said Pacaso CEO and Co-Founder Austin Allison. “This enables more individuals to enjoy vacation home ownership without the hefty financial burden, as we revolutionize the real estate market and crowdsource demand to influence our growth.”This “crowdsourcing” process puts the power in your hands. Here’s how you can unlock a third-party listing for co-ownership and buy a luxurious home in your happy place.

1. Show your interest

We’ve selected the top 5% of active third-party listings nationwide that meet our high standards for co-ownership based on their amenities and value. Spot one you love? Simply tap “I’m interested” when viewing the listing page. Then, share the home with friends, family and anyone who might be interested in co-owning with you. Enough buyer interest unlocks the home, and our team will start the process of turning it into a fully furnished, luxury Pacaso.
Tip: As you browse Pacaso, you’ll find third-party listings with the “Unlock” action. These are homes that you can express interest in. The more interest a home receives, the faster our team can transform it into a fully furnished, luxury Pacaso home. 

2. Reserve your share

Are you seriously considering a home? Let us know by reserving your share with a refundable $1,000 deposit. Your reservations tell us which listings to prioritize. Once we get enough reservations, our team of vacation home experts will further evaluate the home with an in-person walkthrough and engage the listing agent with comprehensive questions to assess if the home is a fit for co-ownership. This evaluation enables us to make a competitive offer to the seller on your behalf.
Tip: Along with placing an optional deposit, you can also rally friends, family and anyone in your network to express interest in the home and reserve their shares. We prioritize the homes that excite you and other buyers the most.

3. Place your $10K deposit

Once a home passes our initial evaluation and receives enough reservations, we’ll put the home under contract to close. “Under Contract” means we’re in the final steps of our due diligence process, including on-site home evaluation, home inspection and quality assurance checks. Once we close, shares of this home will become available first to buyers who placed a deposit. To claim your ownership, you can place a $10,000 deposit toward the down payment on the home.

4. Start owner onboarding

After we complete closing, we’ll start preparing the home for co-ownership by redesigning and refurnishing it to our luxury standards. At this stage, we’ll provide all the details you need, like projected home operating expenses. To move forward with purchasing the home, you'll make your down payment and explore financing options. Our onboarding teams will redesign and transform the home so that it’s ready for you to enjoy.

5. Enjoy your new home

“Available Now” Pacaso homes are ready for immediate ownership. These turnkey homes have been meticulously furnished and redesigned into elevated living spaces. Limited opportunities are available. If you haven’t already, you’ll want to contact our team to purchase your share. If you have, your home is ready for you to start making lasting memories!
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The power is yours

With Pacaso’s expanded collection, you can find the perfect vacation home among hundreds of turnkey listings or explore third-party options to transform into a Pacaso home. Ready to start your co-ownership journey? Browse our listings to find a home that checks all the boxes for your family.

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