
Santa Rosa Beach
FL
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

71
Closed Sales
$33.6M
Total Value
$65K - $2.7M
Price Range
$473.1K
Average Price
Prior five years
About JOHN
JP Birdwell is part local insider, part visionary agent — and fully committed to redefining what real estate looks like along the Gulf Coast. Raised in Pensacola, JP’s connection to the community runs deeper than geography. He sees his city as both home and horizon — a place rooted in history, culture, and character, yet brimming with possibility. Pensacola’s layered charm, from its European port-city past to its vibrant coastal present, has shaped JP’s belief that great neighborhoods deserve to be preserved, celebrated, and thoughtfully evolved.
He entered real estate at just 19, driven by a fascination with architecture, negotiation, and the human side of home buying. What began as curiosity quickly became a calling. Forgoing a traditional college path during COVID, JP chose a real-world education instead — one that’s been equal parts business, psychology, and design. With every deal, he’s earned what he calls a "hands-on Ph.D." in communication, problem-solving, and the art of listening. His approach is intuitive, data-driven, and built on trust — always aiming to match people not just with a property, but with the lifestyle they’re chasing.
As a full-time agent, JP is as detail-oriented as he is forward-thinking. He combines deep local knowledge with tech-savvy tools and market analysis to spot emerging trends before they hit the radar. Whether he’s advising on hidden areas of potential or walking a client through a multi-offer negotiation, JP brings clarity and calm to high-stakes moments. His clients don’t need 20 showings — they need the right one, and he’s built a process to deliver just that.
Behind the scenes, JP is equally invested in the community. He works with local revitalization groups to uplift neighborhoods with dignity and is co-developing a not-for-profit that refurbishes home exteriors for residents in need — a mission rooted in the belief that real estate should build more than equity; it should build pride of place. He’s also focused on cultivating a collaborative team culture, one that values trust, consistency, and shared success over ego or hierarchy.
When he’s not closing deals or mapping market shifts, JP stays grounded through fitness, time on the water, and the support of a close-knit family. He believes pressure is a privilege — and it shows in the way he shows up: focused, prepared, and ready to deliver. For JP, real estate isn’t just about closing—it’s about creating something meaningful, one property, one person, and one neighborhood at a time.
He entered real estate at just 19, driven by a fascination with architecture, negotiation, and the human side of home buying. What began as curiosity quickly became a calling. Forgoing a traditional college path during COVID, JP chose a real-world education instead — one that’s been equal parts business, psychology, and design. With every deal, he’s earned what he calls a "hands-on Ph.D." in communication, problem-solving, and the art of listening. His approach is intuitive, data-driven, and built on trust — always aiming to match people not just with a property, but with the lifestyle they’re chasing.
As a full-time agent, JP is as detail-oriented as he is forward-thinking. He combines deep local knowledge with tech-savvy tools and market analysis to spot emerging trends before they hit the radar. Whether he’s advising on hidden areas of potential or walking a client through a multi-offer negotiation, JP brings clarity and calm to high-stakes moments. His clients don’t need 20 showings — they need the right one, and he’s built a process to deliver just that.
Behind the scenes, JP is equally invested in the community. He works with local revitalization groups to uplift neighborhoods with dignity and is co-developing a not-for-profit that refurbishes home exteriors for residents in need — a mission rooted in the belief that real estate should build more than equity; it should build pride of place. He’s also focused on cultivating a collaborative team culture, one that values trust, consistency, and shared success over ego or hierarchy.
When he’s not closing deals or mapping market shifts, JP stays grounded through fitness, time on the water, and the support of a close-knit family. He believes pressure is a privilege — and it shows in the way he shows up: focused, prepared, and ready to deliver. For JP, real estate isn’t just about closing—it’s about creating something meaningful, one property, one person, and one neighborhood at a time.
Home Types:
Townhouse, House, Lot/Land, Condo
Years of Experience:
4
Education:
University of West Florida
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Neighborhoods JOHN Has the Most Experience In
JOHN's Listings and Deals
JOHN's Active Listings
Other Experience
Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Investments, Luxury Homes, New Construction, Property Management, Short Sales
JOHN's Reviews
3/9/23Lizard Lips
He answers his calls and follows up.. very friendly and knowledgeable
8/23/22Madilyn Butler
JP is the best! Helped us find our first home!
5/5/22Jennifer Richardson
JP impressed me with how proactive he was and his deep knowledge of the area where we wanted to live. He exceeded our expectations and advocated for us in a way that a more seasoned real estate professional did not. He was responsive to our many questions and easy to get ahold of as small issues popped up close to the closing time. I would 100% use him again to buy a home in this area.
