Sullivan Johnston joined Avison Young in 2016 and is a founding member of the firm’s Land, Development, and Industrial Advisory (LDI) team. She specializes in representing a diverse range of investors, developers, owners, and corporate users in the acquisition, disposition, and strategic positioning of commercial assets and development projects across Texas and the U.S.

With a background in research, marketing, and analysis, Sullivan brings a data-driven approach and hands-on expertise to every stage of the transaction process. Her ability to align real estate solutions with her clients’ objectives has earned the trust of both institutional and private stakeholders.

While based in Austin, Sullivan maintains an active practice regionally and nationally. She and the LDI team are widely recognized for their expertise in land and development markets, with insights frequently featured in leading publications and industry news sources. Their deep understanding of development trends, market fundamentals, and capital flows positions them as trusted advisors in a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape. 
 

Credentials

Areas of Expertise

• Land & Development: Representation for multifamily, industrial, single family, build-to-rent, mixed-use and data center development.
• Investment Services:
  • Sales: Evaluation & strategy for existing asset acquisition & disposition — industrial, multifamily, office, hospitality, adaptive reuse.
  • Capital:  Debt, equity, mezzanine & structured financing.
• Transaction Management: Expertise in managing and leading teams through complex transactions across various real estate sectors.