Meet John

John Pestalozzi Jr. is the leader behind Westward Real Estate, the result of a lengthy, successful career specializing in residential real estate throughout the Tampa Bay area. Consistently ranked among the top 2% of real estate agents nationally, John brings a signature blend of positivity, leadership, and significant local expertise to each client he serves. He also relishes being able to provide the most specialized service to others as they navigate one of life’s most significant transactions. With more than $140 million in career sales across Tampa Bay and $15 million in 2020, John’s impact on his community begins with establishing a relationship based on trust, knowledge, and reliability.

 

A Tampa native, John graduated with a degree in business management from the University of Tampa and began his career in the corporate world, where he developed the foundational skills of time management, problem-solving, and customer service. With an appreciation for real estate stemming from his parents’ real estate careers, John pushes the envelope on what’s possible for his clients. Using a forward-thinking approach as evidenced in his tech-savvy methods, John delivers results, making the process of buying or selling a home both fun and seamless.

 

While outcomes are an important aspect of John’s work, they are simply a measure of the trust and respect built among his clients over his many years in real estate. With an emphasis on residential real estate, John assists buyers of varied demographics and backgrounds in achieving their real estate dreams through his elite, personalized service. John’s tenacity and dedication to his clients are reflected in his impressive accolades, which include ranking among the top Realtors® for sales volume among the 9,000 agents in the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors®, and being honored as Florida Executive Realty’s Agent of the Year for three consecutive years (2018-20).

 

John, his wife Whitney, two children, and two fur babies reside in the Tampa Bay area. When not assisting his clients, John spends his time volunteering with The Little League Challenger Division® and enjoying all that Tampa Bay has to offer, like family-friendly events, culinary classes, beautiful beaches, and performing arts.