Alan Thorpe

  • Lifestyle & Rural Specialist & Director

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”

Awards

  • 2025/2026 - Premier Performer
  • 2025/2026 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
  • 2024/2025 - Elite Performer
  • 2024/2025 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
  • 2024/2025 - Premier Performer
  • 2024/2025 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
  • 2023/2024 - Rural Salesperson of the Year
  • 2023/2024 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
  • 2023/2024 - Premier Performer
  • 2023/2024 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
  • 2022/2023 - Premier Performer
  • 2022/2023 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
  • 2021/2022 - Chairman's Elite
  • 2021/2022 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Gisborne
  • 2021/2022 - Elite Performer
  • 2021/2022 - Premier Performer
  • 2020/2021 - Premier Performer
  • 2020/2021 - Elite Performer

Ray White Gisborne

CO-LAB Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ray White Gisborne – Redefining Real Estate in Tairawhiti What started with a simple philosophy - it can be better - has evolved into one of Gisborne’s most trusted and successful real estate businesses. Ray White Gisborne was founded by four of the region’s top-performing agents; Shelley Donaldson, Hamish Harrison, Tom Harbott, and Alan Thorpe, who shared a clear vision: to build a next-generation real estate agency defined by integrity, innovation, and genuine collaboration. This leadership team brings deep expertise, proven results, and an unwavering commitment to raising the bar in every aspect of the client experience. Today, Ray White Gis…
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