Darrell L. Betts, CCIM is a Principal with the Capital Markets group of Avison Young and oversees the representation for dispositions of investment properties owned by financial institutions, pension funds, REIT’s and private investors.

In 2010, Darrell was recruited by Avison Young to lead the company's Capital Markets practice in Texas and the Southwest U.S. Over the past three decades, he has facilitated over $10 billion worth of real estate transactions.

Darrell has had a distinguished and award-winning career that spans more than 30 years. The Houston Business Journal has consistently named him to the "Heavy Hitter: Investment Brokers” list. He was the sixth-ranking Avison Young “Top Sales Professional” for 2018, was the recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award in 2017, 2019 - 2021 which recognizes the top producers globally and the firm’s 2011 “Top Producer” in the U.S. for Capital Markets.

Achievements & Designations

Bilateral U.S./Arab Chamber of Commerce – multiple visits to the Middle East for Business Development and International Relations trade missions

Urban Land Institute

Texas A&M Master of Real Estate Advisory Board

Education

Texas A&M University - Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with an emphasis in commercial real estate

Credentials

Certified Commercial Investor Member (CCIM) designation through the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute, an affiliate of the National Associate of Realtors.

State of Texas Real Estate Broker License