Our Culture

We take pride in what we do

We're built on a foundation of service.

“Since 1957, I have dedicated my life to improving customer service in the real estate business, and the journey will never end. — H. Allen Tate, Jr., Chairman

The Allen Tate Company was founded in 1957 by Allen Tate, Jr. The son of a grocer, Mr. Tate was taught the value of customer service and a quality product at a young age. He began his company in Charlotte, NC, with the goal of providing a "one-stop shop" for all your real estate needs including insurance, mortgage, home repair and more.

Mr. Tate remains the Chairman of the company today. President Pat Riley joined the Allen Tate Company in 1992 to help Mr. Tate expand the company's footprint across the Carolinas. Phyllis York Brookshire joined the team in 2007 when the company broke into the Research Triangle market. She was named Senior Vice President in January 2010.

Since its founding, Allen Tate has grown from a small neighborhood operation into the most successful agency in the Carolinas. Today, we boast 35 offices and employ more than 1,400 realtors and 200 staff members. We are proud to be consistently ranked #1 in the Carolinas and #11 in the nation among real estate companies.

The Allen Tate Company has more than 50 years of experience in real estate. We have learned what works and what doesn't work during tough market cycles, and we have developed the tools to ensure the company's and our agents' continued success.