Michael and Arlene had each experienced the isolating culture of traditional brokerages: cold, competitive, and closed-off. After a soul-searching sabbatical, Michael returned with clarity—real estate didn't have to be this way. Arlene, armed with a managing broker license and a desire for something better, helped him open a tiny brokerage they called Opus.

Soon, they met Morgan—a top-producing, downtown agent with a natural instinct for leadership, marketing, and mentorship. She joined as co-founder just as Opus was forced to rebrand. What might have felt like a setback became the trio's turning point.

Together, they envisioned something bold. With help from creative branding firm Glasfurd & Walker, they landed on a new name—Oakwyn: a blend of "oak" (growth, strength) and "wyn" (win-win). Their new 6,500-square-foot office was a leap of faith—one funded by personal risk and belief in a better way.

From day one, Oakwyn attracted people who cared. Agents were selected not just for skill, but for heart: authenticity, collaboration, and generosity. Morgan created positive change, Michael cultivated a guiding force for new agents, and Michael led with humility and heart.

What started as a longing for change in an outdated system, has become a movement. Today, Oakwyn is more than a brokerage—it's a community, a culture, and a testament to what's possible when you lead with purpose.