John DiPalo is the Broker/Owner of Florida Tropics Realty (f.k.a. Weichert, Realtors® – Florida Tropics) and the lead instructor at John DiPalo School of Real Estate in Spring Hill, Florida. With more than two decades of hands-on experience in the Florida real estate industry, John is dedicated to helping students launch successful careers through high-quality Florida real estate license courses, continuing education classes, post-licensing programs, and real estate exam preparation.

After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Coast Guard, John joined his family’s real estate business in 2001. He became a licensed Florida REALTOR® in 2002, earned his Florida Real Estate Broker’s License in 2004, and obtained his Florida Real Estate School Instructor License in 2017.

As a second-generation Broker and experienced educator, John brings real-world knowledge into every classroom. His extensive background includes listing, marketing, negotiating, and selling residential properties, vacant land, and commercial real estate throughout Florida. Students appreciate his practical teaching style, industry expertise, and commitment to helping them succeed on the state licensing exam and beyond.

John earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rasmussen College in 2010 and an MBA from Benedictine University in 2012. He also holds numerous respected real estate designations, including Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), and Commitment to Excellence (C2EX). He is also a Florida Notary Public and has been recognized as a Multi-Million Dollar Producer for many consecutive years.

Whether you’re looking for a Florida real estate school to begin your career, prepare for the licensing exam, complete your Florida real estate continuing education requirements, or advance your professional knowledge, John is committed to providing the guidance, support, and expert instruction needed to help you achieve your goals.

John has been married to his wife and technical support manager, Julie, since 2004. Together, they have built a family-centered business focused on helping future real estate professionals succeed throughout Florida. Their son, Cole is currently enrolled at USF, majoring in the Biomedical Engineering program.