John Pestalozzi Jr.
Westward Real Estate

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
50 recent sales
$110K - $3M
ABR®, e-PRO®, GRI
50 days on market
22 years experience
About
John is a real estate expert whom was born and has been a proud resident of Tampa, FL. for over 40 years. A self-described workaholic, he has a little different outlook on real estate. He not only gets results for his clients, he works hard to turn buying or selling a house into a pleasant process. In his opinion, buying a house should be fun and selling a house should be a time of looking forward to life's next grand adventure.

John attended Tampa Jesuit High School and then went on to University of Tampa where he lettered in baseball for 4 years and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management. When not selling real estate and coaching his son's youth baseball team. John enjoys all the things that make the Tampa Bay area such a great place to live like family friendly events, relaxing on beautiful white sand beaches, water sports, attending world class sporting events, performing arts, culinary adventures, world class shopping and so much more!!

Ratings & Reviews

Bob & Karla Raymond

We interviewed several agents to assist us in selling our home, the first thing John did was listened to us, he got a complete understanding of what we were seeking and the timeline that would work for us. All phases of the experience we 100% professional, accurate and informative. Our home sold in the timeline that we were planning and most importantly the selling price hit the target! John was very educational in all of the areas that if one is not a realtor one would have no idea the requirements to meet all the needed items to close successfully. We would very highly recommend John as he exceeded our expectations!

Jimmie Butler

John assisted me with the purchase of my home. Over the course of the home buying process, I found John to be extremely knowledgeable and very patient during the decision making process. He always responded to me in a timely fashion and was on top of things from start to finish. I know he is a busy agent; however, I always felt I had his undivided attention. He always personally appeared for each showing, took as much time as needed to answer questions, and I never felt rushed. I recommend John enthusiastically and without the slightest hesitation.

George Haag

Thank you so much John for your patience, persistence and guidance during the sale of our house. You've made what can be a very challenging and stressful process manageable, and always made Lisa and me feel like we were your top priority. You are a true professional and we have very much enjoyed working with you and getting to know you.

John Maddox

John did a great job. We were relocating with our family from Seattle to Florida and he provided great local expertise. In one weekend we saw many houses in many neighborhoods. In that first weekend we found the house we wanted. From there John navigated us through the real estate process with ease. We closed on time with the house we wanted at the right price.

I strongly recommend John.

David Bryne

John is one of the best realtors I have worked with. He was honest, knowledgeable, and unfailingly responsive. We had to leave town before our sale was final and John took over and handled everything!

Carly Puleo

John went above and beyond to help us close on the perfect home for our family of 5. He was present every step of the way and did not do anything to rush the process, he was very patient and examined every detail leaving no questions unanswered. The experience of working with him was great all the way around. Could not have asked for a better person to guide us through such unfamiliar territory. Thank you John!

Joe Cortina

I live in New York and was looking to purchase a home in Tampa for getaways and eventual retirement. John was recommended by a friend of mine and as it turned out, he was an excellent choice. We first talked on the phone discussing the general areas of Tampa and what I was looking for. John was very informative explaining the pros and cons of the areas I was interested in. He sent me many listings of homes that fit my criteria. I flew down a few times and he set up viewings of the homes I picked out. Although none really hit me the way I wanted, I eventually narrowed it down to one development and asked him to keep an eye out for a specific model that might be available. It wasn't long before he contacted me with exactly what I was looking for. Since I was back in New York, he did all the legwork for me. He did a thorough walk through, took his own pictures and even video taped the walk through, narrating as he walked into every room. An offer was made, accepted!

Rob Deland

John was a phenomenal real estate agent, and a pleasure to work with. I have several close friends who have worked with him before me, and they said hands down I should go with him. This was my first purchase, so it was great that he was really patient, and took the time to explain all my questions…and even answered questions I didn’t even know I had yet. Most importantly, he provided a zero-pressure experience for the entire year I was looking for a house. He never once made me feel like I should go for a specific property over another…really, I could tell that he wanted to find the right fit for me (and I’m pretty picky). I had to travel for a couple of months in which I stopped actively seeing properties, and in the meantime, he provided just the right balance of checking in with me for any questions/interest I had, and also understanding that I was busy with work. In addition, you could tell that he has done A LOT of deals, and really knows his job.

Nick Stocks

Working with John for a second time was again a great experience. His deep knowledge of the local market and the fine details of the process, combined with his responsiveness and flexibility, his willingness to assist with anything that comes up, and his clarity of communication make him an invaluable resource for our family.

Debbie Lawrence

Our experience with John was top-notch! If you are looking for someone who knows the area (he is a Florida native) and is AWESOME to work with, call John! We were beyond impressed with his service.
He made us feel like we were his only clients. Very responsive, very knowledgeable, and just a super great guy to work with.
We highly recommend John for your real estate needs!

Carolyn Fisinessi

Thank you John for making the sell go so smoothly and quickly! The many steps getting the home ready to put on the market were made so much easier with John's expertise and guidance.We appreciate so much all of his suggestions and hard work.John is so professional and so personable that the whole process was a pleasure.

Craig Green

John is a seasoned professional. He has great knowledge of the greater Tampa Bay market, and great knowledge of the industry as a whole through his many years of experience. John will be attentive to your needs and keep you informed throughout the entire process. You won’t find a better agent to help navigate through the buying or selling process. We highly recommend him!

Vanessa Neylan

We have dealt with John multiple times with multiple homes. He has helped us with both the buying side and the selling side and we have never been disappointed. John is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He always works diligently on his client’s behalf. John responds in a timely manner and we are so grateful to have a realtor that is dependable and trustworthy. Highly recommend John Pestalozzi.

Eileen Telford

I called John on a Friday afternoon to ask if he would represent me as I was interested in a house I knew wouldn’t be on the market for long. Within and hour we had an approval from the tenants, and a viewing followed by a written offer all in the same evening. The offer was quickly accepted and the story goes on from here.
John is extremely professional and informative. He operates with integrity and intense knowledge of todays market. I trust his judgement and recommendations on all levels. Not once did I feel like I was receiving misinformation. I trust John and will highly recommend him to my new friends in Florida! Outstanding work John! Respectfully Eileen Telford

Wendy Chattin

I hired John because I knew in these tough market conditions, I needed an agent who was seasoned and has been through these challenging times before. I knew a new agents would not be able to navigate this season we are in with the economy. Sure enough, we came accross also some other HOA and appraisal issues that only a seasoned professional could have navigated real solutions to keep us closing on time. I also knew my property had challenges we would face along the way before I even listed it, and I did not think twice about who I would choose to see me through this process. He always texts and answers calls and had alot of patience with my concerns. He is on top of the scenario start to finish and makes you feel like your a priority.

Mechy Wright

Selling the home we built 40 years ago where we raised our boys and had so many wonderful memories was very difficult and emotional, finding a new home where we would be happy was not an easy job. John’s guidance and support helped us along the way through this transitional time in our lives, and we are very happy with the outcome. John was always available with advice, helping us make the right choices, recommending capable and reasonable service people for anything that needed to be repaired, altered or added. John was super patient with my “perfectionist” personality of inspecting and analyzing every home we considered purchasing. My husband and I trusted John fully and recommend him to everyone looking for a new home, or selling their dream home…John will be there for you physically and emotionally to hold your hand through the tough decisions in the kindest and most professional style you hope to find in a realtor. Thank you John!

Professional Info

Brokerage

Westward Real Estate
14502 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33618

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
FL SL3063540

Awards

  • Ranked Top 2% Nationally
  • Realtor of the Year

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • ABR®
  • e-PRO®
  • GRI

Hobbies

  • Animals
  • Cars & Automobiles
  • Community Activities
  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Food & Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Health & Wellness
  • Music
  • Nature
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Volunteering

Education

University of Tampa
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management
1993 - 1997

Top Cities *

Tampa

  • 10 sales past 3 years
  • 45 days on market
  • $460K median price

Town 'n' Country

  • 8 sales past 3 years
  • 38 days on market
  • $300K median price

Land O' Lakes

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • 45 days on market
  • $391K median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.