Cardinal Academy of Real Estate is led by active brokers, agents, and instructors who are still working in the field - guiding clients, navigating contracts, and negotiating deals every day.
That matters. Because what you learn here isn’t just from a textbook… it’s shaped by real experience you can actually use.
Choose a schedule that fits your life
- day or evening classes available. Right
here in downtown Bartow.
Serving agents and future agents
across Polk County and beyond.
Courses in real estate, mortgage, & appraisal throughout the U.S.
One-day, LIVE online exam prep designed to help you understand the test, not just memorize it. Walk in confident - not guessing.
Cally is a fifth-generation Floridian, sales associate, and educator who co-founded Cardinal Academy of Real Estate alongside her husband, Danny, with one goal in mind:
To better prepare people for what actually happens after they get licensed.
Her background spans residential sales, new construction, brokerage and sales leadership, recruiting, and agent development - giving her students a perspective that goes far beyond the textbook.
She’s known for her clear, practical, and results-driven teaching style… helping students not only understand the material, but feel confident applying it in real life.
“If I’m going to teach you, I’m going to prepare you to win.”
Danny brings decades of leadership, business experience, and real estate expertise into the classroom.
A fourth-generation Floridian, his background includes business leadership, government affairs, and community development. All of which shape his thoughtful, real-world approach to teaching.
He co-founded Cardinal Academy of Real Estate alongside his wife, Cally, with a shared commitment to better preparing students for the realities of the profession.
Students appreciate his calm, encouraging style and his ability to break down complex concepts in a way that makes them feel manageable and clear.
“Danny is a fabulous instructor… his extremely positive and go with the flow attitude puts you at ease… he explains the book in depth and at the perfect pace.”
— ★★★★★ Google Review
“If you understand the material, the exam takes care of itself.”
