Allen visited Pamlico County in 1973 during his junior year in college and knew he would eventually make Oriental his home. He became a permanent resident four years later and then in 1987, he and his wife Angie opened Mariner Realty. Allen is a consistent Million Dollar Producer, a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI), a past president of the Pamlico County Board of Realtors, and a past president and Paul Harris Follow recipient from The Oriental Rotary Club. In addition to running a successful real estate business, Allen is recognized locally as a leading authority on land development of North Carolina coastal real estate and was the recipient of the Pelican Award. Allen finds the balance between being environmentally conscience and instituting best use practices. His sales team and clients enjoy the benefit of his valuable hands-on experience, his respect for our natural resources and his solid knowledge of processes and issues related to land-use.
Living in Oriental is not all work. The Propst family spends much of their recreational time outside. Allen’s love and knowledge of Pamlico County and its wildlife is evident as he names every bird, plant and animal he sees or hears. While on the water you may find the family hunting, catching fish or paddling around on kayaks. As an avid golfer, Allen will squeeze in a round first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon at Minnesota Golf and Country Club where he is a member and serves on the Board of Directors. While enjoying the pristine waterways and the small-town environment, Allen is reminded of why Oriental is the place he chose to live more than 38 years ago. “There is something for everyone here and the quality of life is without compare.”
What Clients are Saying
We met Allen after much searching online and we asked him to show us the property we purchased. We had many question not being familiar with NC laws. Allen helped us through all this and through the purchase with the greatest professionalism. He proved invaluable in negotiation. We would recommend Allen Propst and his staff at Mariner Realty without reservation.
Allen found properties that met our criteria, gave us a tour of Oriental, and we submitted an offer on the one we wanted. Through every stage of the process – negotiations, inspections, closing, Allen was right on top of everything and helped us make our purchase a very pleasant experience. We highly recommend Allen.
Most trustworthy. Becomes a real friend. Offers more information than asked. Has an easy truthful way about himself. No B.S. His conversation and attitude is positive, not negative in any way. You get the feeling that he is not hiding anything. Knowledgeable. Has contributed to his community in other ways. Follows up and sees you at other times. I highly recommend Allen!
If you are looking for a realtor that will go out of his way to find your dream home, Allen Propst is your man. He was also a wonderful tour guide.
Allen could not have made this any easier for us. He took care of everything. We closed in 45 days! He even offered us his truck so we could pick up furniture.
Allen and the entire staff at Mariner Realty are the BEST!
Allen is tenacious, committed, honest, and knowledgeable. Just what you’re looking for in a Broker. We highly respect his ability to get the job done. He guided us through a long series of buyer’s inspections. Probably without Allen’s encouragement and guidance we would not have gotten to a closing. We highly recommend Allen for his local knowledge, process expertise, responsiveness, and negotiation skills.