As someone who is passionate about helping people and thrives in fast paced environments, real estate was the perfect match for Alan Thorpe who quickly became a top salesperson and cemented his place as a trusted industry leader in the Gisborne rural and lifestyle property market.

A highly skilled negotiator with hands-on experience in the rural and lifestyle sector, Alan approaches each transaction with unrivalled enthusiasm and experience, and with a reputation for honesty, integrity, and achieving incredible results while providing top-quality customer service, it’s no surprise Alan has a long list of loyal clients singing his praises. 

Born and raised in Gisborne on an avocado orchard Alan passionately champions Gisborne’s way of life and the unique magic that the Tairāwhiti region has to offer. Alan prides himself on staying active in his local community and giving back through volunteering as a Coordinator and First Responder for Surf Life Saving Search and Rescue Gisborne.

Always looking for ways to grow and improve, Alan has collaborated with Shelley Donaldson and Tom Harbott to form the new Ray White Gisborne, together they are dedicated to building a team of like-minded, positive industry specialists who really care about their work and want to make a difference. 

“At the end of the day, everything comes back to our relationships. We want to do better for our clients; to provide a better service, to make a difference, to stay ahead of the curve, because it’s simple really - it can be better”