Speaker, Host and REal Estate Thought Leader
David Palfreyman is a high-energy, commercially grounded speaker for audiences that want substance, not fluff. His sessions draw on live auction experience, real market exposure and years working alongside agents, leaders, buyers and sellers in high-stakes environments.
Frontline voice in real estate and high-performance communication.
David Palfreyman brings a rare combination of frontline commercial experience, strategic thinking and dynamic delivery to the stage. Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating a panel or hosting a full event, he knows how to read a room, lift the energy and leave people with ideas they can actually use.
Book David for keynote speaking, event hosting, facilitation or tailored sessions.
People value David’s blend of real-world experience, commercial credibility and engaging communication. He does not speak from theory alone. His perspective has been shaped by more than two decades in real estate, hundreds of live auctions, years spent working with agents and business owners, and a career built in high-stakes environments where trust, timing and communication matter.
That breadth of experience gives his speaking a different quality. David understands pressure, performance, communication, influence, negotiation and decision-making not just as ideas, but as things that play out live, in real rooms, with real consequences.
His sessions are rich in insight, story and practical takeaways. Audiences leave entertained, challenged and better equipped, with ideas they can apply immediately rather than just a burst of inspiration on the day.
Whether you need a keynote speaker who brings substance as well as energy, or a skilled host who can help shape the flow and impact of an event, David brings clarity, momentum and professionalism to the room.
Event formats
David is available for:
Keynote speaking
Conference hosting and MC work
Panel facilitation
Breakout sessions
In-office training sessions
Client events
Podcast and live interview hosting
Photo: Andre Kong
Previous Key Engagements
2026 - NZREC Host & MC
2026 - REA Approved Training Provider
2025 - NZREC Host & MC
2025 - REINZ Awards for Excellence - Judge
2025 - Homerun Podcast Host
2025 - REINZ Verifiable Trainer
2024 - NZREC Host & MC
2024 - REINZ Verifiable Trainer
2024 - Barfoot & Thompson Property Management BDM Speaker
2023 - REINZ Verifiable Trainer
2022 - REINZ Verifiable Trainer
2020 - Barfoot & Thompson Property Management Day
2020 - Ray White Breakfast Awards
2020 - Summit Real Estate 2020 Induction
2020 - Kickstart 2020
2019 - Barfoot & Thompson North Shore Training Day
2018 - YPIRE Auckland - MC and Event Host
2018 - YPIRE Auckland - Interviewed Panel of Guest Speakers
2016 - NZ Realtors, Young Professionals Conference - Event Host
2016 - YPIRE Auckland - MC & Interviewed Guest Speaker Tom Panos
2016 - YPIRE Auckland - MC and Interviewed Panel of Guest Speakers
2016 - Stockdale & Leggo Annual Conference - Keynote Speaker on High Tech High Touch and Listing Success
2016 - Starr Partners - Keynote Speaker on Digital Marketing
2015 - YPIRE Auckland - MC & Interviewed a Panel of Rising Agents
2015 - Ideas Exchange Melbourne - Keynote Speaker on Marketing Property with Video
2015 - Ideas Exchange Sydney - Keynote Speaker on Marketing Property with Video
2007 - LJ Hooker Sales Summit - Keynote Speaker on Maximizing Opportunity
