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Allen, Texas • Real Estate Agent

Allen Realtor

Looking for a realtor in Allen? Mali Gariani is a licensed Texas real estate agent representing buyers and sellers across Allenand North Texas - with real closings you can verify and clients who'll vouch for the work.

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Allen price snapshot
Median owner-reported home value ≈$523K (US Census ACS 2024 1-year). Sale-price trackers put the mid-2026 median roughly in the $490K–$517K range depending on which metric you read. Treat those as approximate and price against current comps.
Commute
US-75 (Central Expressway) runs north-south straight through Allen, and SH-121 / Sam Rayburn Tollway borders it to the west and southwest. Allen has no DART station and is not a DART member city; the nearest light rail is the Red Line in Plano. The city puts itself about 20 miles from downtown Dallas and 32 miles from DFW International Airport; drive times depend entirely on traffic.
Representation
Buyers & sellers, Allen and nearby North Texas suburbs.

Why work with Mali in Allen

Allen is a city of roughly 114,000 people (ACS 2024 1-year) straddling US-75 between Plano and McKinney. Most of it is served by a single district, Allen ISD, and most of its housing sits in established master-planned neighborhoods (Twin Creeks, Watters Crossing, StarCreek, Suncreek) rather than in new-build exurban sections. Household incomes are high (median $126,370, ACS 2024) and the city's civic infrastructure is unusually heavy for its size: the Allen Event Center, Eagle Stadium, Allen Premium Outlets, Watters Creek and a large parks system. The trade-off is that Allen is a driving suburb. It has no commuter rail and is not a DART member city.

  • Local to Allen, not just "the metroplex" - she knows the neighborhoods, schools, and HOAs block by block.
  • Represents you on both sides: buying, selling, or selling-to-buy with the two closings coordinated.
  • Straight answers on price and fees up front - no pressure, no jargon.
  • Access to off-market and new-build inventory beyond what's on the public portals.

What buyers love about Allen

  • Allen Premium Outlets and Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, the city's mixed-use shopping and dining district
  • Allen Event Center, a multipurpose arena and home of the Allen Americans hockey team
  • Eagle Stadium, the Allen ISD football stadium that opened in 2012 and seats roughly 18,000

Recent Allen closings

A sample of homes Mali's clients have closed in and around Allen. Every one is a real, public record you can look up.

1407 Magnolia Dr, Allen, TX, 75002
Represented buyerView on Zillow →

Allen neighborhoods Mali covers

From first homes to move-up and luxury, Mali works every corner of Allen. Explore the areas below, or ask her to compare them for your shortlist.

Twin Creeks

Allen's flagship golf community with Allen ISD schools and proven resale

Watters Crossing

Established Allen ISD access at Allen's most accessible price point

Montgomery Farm

Allen's newest walkable district with townhomes, greenway trails, and modern design

Read the Allen city guideAll Allen neighborhoods

Realtor in Allen: common questions

How do I find a good realtor in Allen?

Look for an agent who works Allen specifically - not just "the DFW metroplex" - and can show recent, verifiable closings there. Mali Gariani is a licensed Texas real estate agent who represents buyers and sellers across Allen and the surrounding North Texas suburbs, with local sales you can look up on Zillow and reviews from Allen-area clients. The fastest way to start is a no-pressure call to talk through your timeline and price range.

How much does a realtor cost in Allen?

Real estate commissions are negotiable and are not set by law. Since the 2024 National Association of Realtors settlement, buyer-broker compensation is agreed in writing before you tour homes, so you always know the terms up front. For sellers, Mali will walk you through what a listing costs and what it nets you before you sign anything. Ask for a straight answer on fees - a good Allen agent gives you one.

Does Mali help with both buying and selling in Allen?

Yes. Mali represents both buyers and sellers in Allen: for buyers, that means finding homes (including off-market and new-build), touring, and negotiating; for sellers, a free comparative market analysis, pricing strategy, and full listing marketing. If you're doing both at once - selling to buy - she coordinates the two closings so you're not caught between them.

Which parts of Allen does Mali cover?

All of Allen, including Twin Creeks, Watters Crossing, Montgomery Farm. Because she works the whole city rather than one subdivision, she can compare neighborhoods on schools, commute, HOA, and resale for your specific shortlist instead of steering you to one pocket.

What school district is Allen, TX in?

Allen ISD serves the large majority of the city. Small portions of Allen fall into Plano ISD, Lovejoy ISD or McKinney ISD instead. Because those edges exist, confirm the district for the exact address rather than assuming Allen ISD. Neither Wylie ISD nor Frisco ISD serves any part of Allen.

Does Allen have a DART station?

No. Allen has no DART rail station and is not a DART member city. The nearest light rail is the Red Line in Plano. Allen already levies sales tax at the Texas 8.25% cap, which leaves no room for the 1% DART levy that member cities pay. If rail matters to you, look at Plano, Richardson or Garland.

Ready to make a move in Allen?

Whether you're buying, selling, or relocating to Allen, Mali will map your priorities against current inventory and give you a plan - no pressure.

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