New Black-Owned DFW Brokerage Refuses To 'Pigeonhole' Potential – Bisnow

When Mark Allen and Courtland Charles finally made the decision to start their own brokerage, it was like scratching an itch that could no longer be ignored. The pair had spent years successfully negotiating deals under the shadow of corporate behemoths, and by all measures, they had made it in the industry. But the death of George Floyd forced them to confront the uncomfortable question of whether they were realizing their full potential. “We felt it was necessary for us to take a hard look at who we want to be — just a spoke in a wheel? Or to really create an identity, enjoy what we do, and do something special,” Allen said. “We opted to make that happen — boldly.” Courtesy of Onyx Legacy Group Mark Allen and Courtland Charles are principals at Dallas-based Onyx Legacy Group. Allen and Charles launched Onyx Legacy Group earlier this year after stepping away from roles in the multifamily investment sales division at Colliers International. The pair’s work relationship dates back to 2017, when they were employed at Marcus & Millichap. Onyx offers advisory and transaction services across property types and is marketing the sale of several notable listings, including a $4.3M apartment complex in Fort Worth and a $12.5M, 80-acre
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