Meet Our Team

Allen & Angie Propst

Allen visited Pamlico County in 1973 during his junior year in college and decided then that he would eventually live here. He became a permanent resident four years later and, in 1987, he and Angie opened Mariner Realty.

Allen is a consistent Million Dollar Producer, a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) and member of the Oriental Rotary Club. Besides running a successful real estate business, he is recognized locally as an avid hunter and leading authority on land development of North Carolina coastal real estate. His sales team and clients get the benefit of his valuable hands-on experience and solid knowledge of processes and issues related to land-use.

In addition to being a regular participant in many community events and fund-raisers, Angie is actively involved in the Arapahoe Charter School and Oriental Republican Women’s Club. She is a volunteer at the Pamlico County Civic & Cultural Center (where she has organized Children’s Theater programs), a past member of the Pamlico County Planning Board and coaches girl’s basketball and softball teams.

Living in Oriental is not all work! The Propst family spends much of their recreational time on the water where you may find them raising a sail, catching fish or simply paddling around in kayaks. While on the water, the family is reminded why Oriental is the place they choose to live. “There is something for everyone here and the quality of life is without compare.”

Email Allen or Angie at allenpropst@orientalncwaterfront.com.

Charlie Carpenter

Charlie retired to Oriental in 1985 after a 31-year career in education. He and his wife, Millie, hailed from Long Island, NY where he was very active in sailboat racing and cruising.

After three years in retirement, Charlie began his second career as a sales associate with Mariner Realty. “I enjoy meeting new people from all walks of life and geographical areas, and love helping them to achieve their dream of owning North Carolina coastal real estate.”

Charlie is a Million Dollar Producer, fund-raising chairman for the Pamlico County Civic & Cultural Center, past president of the Oriental Rotary Club and has held offices in the Sailing Club of Oriental. He is still an active sailor, skippering an Ensign in local races.

Email Charlie at charcarpent5@aol.com.

Pat Elliott

Pat is a native of Washington, DC. She originally came to Oriental to learn sailing and then found herself racing on the local circuit. “Being a novice, my position was on the rail or stuffing a spinnaker. But I met some great people here and had a fabulous time!”

After graduating from Eastern Carolina University, Pat spent 22 years in mortgage banking management. In addition to being a full-time Broker and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), she is a Million Dollar Producer, an active member of the Pamlico County Board of Realtors and Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce.

She and her husband, Craig (USN/Ret.), spend their spare time boating and traveling. “Oriental holds a certain magical charm for me. If you’re shopping for North Carolina waterfront properties and love a small village atmosphere, you have reached your home port.”

Email Pat at patelliott@cconnect.net or visit her web site at www.orientalncagent.com.

Judi Heit

Judi and her husband, Ralf, were drawn to Pamlico County by their love of boating and dream of living in a warmer climate. When corporate downsizing resulted in her job being eliminated, they decided to head south to their lot on Brown Creek. The following year was spent designing and building their home, which Judi contracted.

25 years of experience in communications, project management and customer service made her a natural candidate for the real estate profession and it wasn’t long before a friend in the business persuaded her to give it a try. Since then, she’s become a full-time Broker, earned the prestigious GRI and ABR designations, consistently achieved the status of Million Dollar Producer and served as President and on various committees of the Pamlico County Board of Realtors.

In her “spare” time she volunteers at the Pamlico County Civic & Cultural Center (where she has participated in a number of productions) is Stage Director for the Pamlico Chorale and is her family’s genealogist and editor or their web site. “We both enjoy refurbishing older boats and have brought a number of sail and power crafts back to life. But my favorite activity is helping buyers find their ideal waterfront property. North Carolina can’t be beat for its beautiful waterways!”

Email Judi at judiheit@gmail.com or visit her website at www.pamlicosounder.com.

Ginger Howe

Ginger and her husband, Weldon, had been coming to Pamlico County for years to bring their children to Camp Seagull and Camp Seafarer for summer camp. So they were thrilled when his job transferred them from Indianapolis to Raleigh, NC.

When it came time to retire, Oriental proved to be the perfect place to pursue their dream of cruising off the east coast. After years devoted to work in local civic organizations, Ginger decided to pursue a career in real estate and joined Mariner Realty as a sales associate. Since then she has achieved Million Dollar Producer status, earned the prestigious GRI designation and serves as Treasurer on the Pamlico County Board of Realtors.

Ginger still finds time or civic activities, from bridge clubs to singing with the Pamlico Chorale and seems to know everybody in Oriental. “I enjoy making new friends and look forward to introducing visitors to our lovely community and the gracious lifestyle we enjoy here.”

Email Ginger at gingerhowe@gmail.com.

Judy Marco

Judy moved to Oriental in 1993 to get closer to the water. “I have not been disappointed … sitting on the dock enjoying the creek, chirping birds, jumping fish and friendly waves from passing boaters. All while enjoying a great sense of community!”

She began her real estate career and earned the prestigious GRI designation while living in Chapel Hill (home of her son, J.R., and the NC Tar Heels). After moving to Oriental, she became a sales associate with Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company and went on to earn her Broker’s license.

Judy is an active member of the Pamlico County Board of Realtors, sings (beautifully) in her church choir and the Pamlico Chorale, has performed in a number of plays staged by the Pelican Players and served a term as an Oriental Town Commissioner.

“I enjoy showing folks ‘my little corner of the world’ and sharing with them the wonderful lifestyle we enjoy in Pamlico County.”

Email Judy at jmarco@pamlico.net.