Twelve years. Top 1% Ray White internationally.
With more than 12 years in real estate, Pat Lapalapa has built a reputation as one of South Auckland's leading sales strategists and a top 1% performer within the Ray White network internationally.
Born and raised in Auckland with deep roots in South Auckland, Pat combines elite negotiation, high-performance leadership, and deep market knowledge across South and Central Auckland, from Manukau and Māngere through to Mt Wellington, Onehunga and Ōtāhuhu.
Part of the management and strategic leadership team at AT Realty Group, Pat is recognised as one of the founding architects behind the company's mega auction events, high-volume campaigns that have helped redefine auction success and buyer competition across Auckland.
A guest speaker at Ray White Connect, the company's flagship Australia and New Zealand conference. Pat is respected not only for his results, but for his leadership, auction expertise, and ability to build high-performing sales environments.
Known for his relentless work ethic, straight-talking approach, and ability to perform under pressure, Pat has become trusted for delivering premium outcomes through strategic campaigns, sharp auction execution, and modern data-driven marketing.
Career Highlights
- Chairman's Elite - Top 1% Internationally
- NZ Top Sales Agent - No. 10 (2025)
- NZ Auction Performance - No. 3 (2025)
- NZ Supreme Growth Agent - No. 2 (2025)
- AT Realty Group Top Salesperson - No. 1 (2025)
- Ray White Top Performing Salesperson (2020–2025)
- Tony Fountain Auction Excellence Award (2024/2025)
Group Achievements - AT Realty Group
- REINZ Agency of the Year (2024 & 2025)
- International Business of the Year - Top 3 Internationally
- International Office of the Year - Top 5 Internationally
- NZ Auction Business of the Year - No. 1
- NZ Sales Turnover - No. 1
Pat's philosophy is simple: create maximum competition, lead with integrity, and consistently deliver results that outperform the market.
Awards
- 2024/2025 - Chairman's Elite
- 2024/2025 - Tony Fountain Auction Excellence
- 2023/2024 - Elite Performer
- 2022/2023 - Premier Performer
- 2021/2022 - Elite Performer
- 2020/2021 - Elite Performer
- 2019/2020 - Premier Performer
- 2018/2019 - Elite Performer - Honorary
