REALTOR® · One Path Realty · Miami-Dade to the Keys
Your South Florida
Real Estate Connection
Whether you're buying, selling, investing, relocating, or simply exploring your options, Russell O'Brien provides personal guidance, local market knowledge, and hands-on service throughout South Florida.
One-on-one service
No teams, no hand-offs. When you call Russell, you talk to Russell, from first showing to final walkthrough.
Inspector's eye
Years as a professional home inspector mean Russell sees condition issues other agents walk straight past.
Local market knowledge
Four counties of South Florida, from Miami-Dade to Monroe, tracked block by block, condo by condo, month by month.
Lead Quiz
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Meet Russell O'Brien
A South Florida agent who knows what's behind the walls
Russell is a REALTOR® with One Path Realty serving Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties across South Florida, and he came to real estate the hard way: after years as a professional home inspector. That background gives his clients an uncommon edge, because he understands property condition, what repairs truly cost, and which homes will stand up to the South Florida climate.
His work is built on personal service, strong communication, and straight talk: helping buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating families make confident decisions with both eyes open.
- Clear, fast communication
- Deep property knowledge
- Skilled negotiation
- Local market expertise
Real Estate Services
Five ways Russell gets you home
Buy a Home
Search properties, tour in person, understand neighborhoods, and negotiate everything from inspections to financing with a guide who reads a house like an inspector.
Learn moreSell Your Home
A data-backed valuation, sharp pricing strategy, listing preparation, professional marketing, and calm negotiation from first call to closing.
Learn moreInvestment Properties
Identify opportunities, analyze rental potential, compare blocks and buildings, and decide with clear numbers instead of optimism.
Learn moreRelocating to South Florida
Neighborhood comparisons, school-area guidance, commute reality checks, and a local who knows what newcomers actually need to hear.
Learn moreWaterfront & Luxury Homes
Oceanfront towers, bayfront estates, canal homes, boating communities, and South Florida's signature lifestyle properties.
Learn moreNot sure which path fits?
Tell Russell where you are and where you want to be. He'll map the route, no obligation.
Market Pulse
What the 2026 South Florida market actually looks like
Here's the honest version: the market has shifted toward buyers. More inventory, longer days on market, and cooling prices in the condo tier give today's buyers real negotiating power, while the luxury and single-family segments stay comparatively resilient.
For sellers, that means pricing strategy matters more than it has in years. For buyers, it means patience and preparation pay. Russell explains what each stat means for your specific situation in plain language.
About these figures
Compiled from MIAMI Realtors market reports, Redfin data, and Miami Herald coverage, latest available at publication. Markets move, so these are conversation starters, not quotes. Ask Russell for today's numbers.
$573K
Miami-Dade median sale price, April 2026
Down about 2.3% year over year as the market cools to a more balanced pace
$458K
Broward median sale price, April 2026
Roughly flat year over year with more inventory for buyers to choose from
10 mo
Housing supply across the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro, late 2025
Redfin rated the metro the most buyer-friendly market in the United States
+29% / +35%
Growth in $1M-plus home sales, June 2026, Miami-Dade and Broward
The luxury tier keeps leading, driven largely by cash buyers
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Light on the water
Listing presentation done right
For Sellers
Thinking about selling your South Florida home?
Find out what your property may be worth in today's market and learn how Russell can position your home to attract serious buyers. In a market with more inventory than last year, the right price and the right marketing are everything.
- Data-backed valuation, not a guess
- Pricing strategy for a slowing market
- Listing prep that earns its keep
- Marketing that reaches real buyers
For Buyers
Looking for the right home?
Tell Russell your preferred location, budget, bedrooms, property type, waterfront preference, and timeline. He'll turn those answers into a shortlist of homes that genuinely fit, plus honest notes on neighborhoods you should know about.
Russell searches the full multiple listing service, including pocket listings and new construction across 13 South Florida communities. No algorithms, no spam links: a shortlist built by a person who knows the market.
Popular searches: Brickell condos, Coral Gables homes, Miami Beach waterfront, Fort Lauderdale canals
Neighborhood Guides
South Florida, neighborhood by neighborhood
Waterfront living, suburban comfort, urban energy, or historic charm. These are the communities Russell covers, with honest guides that grow as the market does.
Greater Downtown & Bayfront
Miami
Barrier Island & Oceanfront
Miami Beach
Urban Financial District
Brickell
Bayfront Urban Neighborhood
Edgewater
Historic Planned City
Coral Gables
Historic Bayfront Village
Coconut Grove
Family-Focused Village
South Miami
Village of Large Estates
Pinecrest
Suburban Comfort Zone
Kendall
South Dade Gateway
Homestead
South Dade Waterfront Suburb
Cutler Bay
Biscayne Boulevard Village
Miami Shores
Venice of America
Fort Lauderdale
The Journal
Real answers about South Florida real estate
Buying, selling, waterfront, moving, market updates, and neighborhood guides, written by an agent who has also inspected hundreds of South Florida homes.
2026-09-15
Why a Home Inspection Matters When You Buy in South Florida
Russell O'Brien is both a REALTOR and a former professional home inspector. Here is how a thorough inspection protects your offer, your budget, and your peace of mind in the South Florida market.
Read the article 2026-09-15
Living in Brickell: Miami's Urban Waterfront Neighborhood
Brickell is Miami's financial district and one of its most walkable neighborhoods. Here is what condo buyers should know about lifestyle, buildings, and the market before they make an offer.
Read the article 2026-09-15
Buying a Waterfront Home in South Florida: What to Know
From oceanfront towers to deep-water canal homes, South Florida waterfront real estate comes with extra costs and extra joy. Here is what buyers should understand before making an offer.
Read the article Coming soon
Living in Miami & South Florida with Russell
A video series about the places Russell knows best: neighborhood tours, homes on the water, market updates, and the honest practicalities of moving to South Florida. The channel is being built, and Russell would love to know what you want to see first.
Contact
Let's talk about your real estate goals
Whether you're thinking about buying, selling, investing, relocating, or simply have a question about the South Florida market, reach out to Russell. He answers personally, and he'd rather start a conversation than send a brochure.