Russell O'Brien · Miami Realtor® · One Path Realty
Miami Real Estate
With an Inspector's Eye
Helping buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Miami-Dade and South Florida make smarter real estate decisions. Born and raised in Miami, Russell O'Brien combines deep local knowledge with years as a professional home inspector, so he sees what other agents walk past.
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Russell O'Brien
Miami Realtor® · One Path Realty
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.
Miami-first market knowledge
Born and raised in Miami, Russell tracks Miami-Dade block by block, condo by condo, month by month, and covers Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe beyond.
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Meet Russell O'Brien
A Miami agent who knows what's behind the walls
Born and raised in Miami, Russell O'Brien is a Realtor® with One Path Realty who came to real estate the hard way: after years as a professional home inspector, with an earlier career in property appraisals. That background gives his clients an uncommon edge, because he reads property condition, knows what repairs truly cost, and can tell 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, from his home turf of Miami-Dade to the rest of South Florida.
- 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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58%
More sellers than buyers
Market Conditions
Now is a great time to buy in South Florida
Current market conditions favor buyers. As an article by Jared James points out, sellers currently outnumber buyers by almost 58%, which means less competition, more homes to choose from, and genuine room to negotiate on price and terms.
Across Miami-Dade and Broward, that shifts the balance in your favor: patient sellers, realistic pricing, and waterfront, condo, and single-family inventory that has been waiting for a serious buyer. If you have been waiting for a window, this looks like one.
No pressure and no obligation. Russell will give you an honest read on what today's market means for your specific search, budget, and timeline.
Light on the water
Listing presentation done right
For Sellers
Thinking About Selling Your Miami 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. As a former home inspector, he also spots the condition issues that could cost you at the buyer's inspection, so you fix what matters and skip what doesn't.
- Data-backed valuation, not a guess
- Pricing strategy for today's Miami market
- Pre-listing prep with an inspector's eye
- Marketing that reaches serious buyers
Prefer a conversation? Russell answers his own phone. Or send your address and any questions straight to the home-value page and he'll run the numbers for you.
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. Miami and Miami-Dade are his home turf, and he covers Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe too.
Russell searches the full multiple listing service, including pocket listings and new construction across 19 South Florida communities. No algorithms, no spam links: a shortlist built by a person who knows the market. Ask about a specific listing or request a showing any time.
Popular searches: Brickell condos, Coral Gables homes, Miami Beach waterfront, Fort Lauderdale canals
New Construction Specialist
New construction at every price point
South Florida is building at every level, and new construction is Russell's specialty, from entry-level homes and first-time buyer communities to modern condos, townhomes, and high-end waterfront estates. High-end and luxury new builds are his preferred focus, but no tier gets less care.
Luxury New Builds
Designer estate and single-family new builds with premium finishes, the high-end tier Russell specializes in, sourced straight from active South Florida communities.
Entry-Level to Move-Up
First-time buyer homes, townhomes, and new communities for every budget, compared honestly so you buy at a price that fits.
Waterfront New Construction
Bayfront and canal builds with private docks and impact glass, where location and build rules matter most.
Developer & Floor-Plan Guidance
Russell knows the developers, base prices, and upgrade costs, and helps you pick a floor plan that holds value at any tier.
Have a new construction project in mind?
Tell Russell the project you're dreaming of, at any price point. He'll bring the right new builds, the honest developer comparisons, and an inspector's read on what will last.
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
Intracoastal Planned City
Aventura
Oceanfront Luxury Mile
Sunny Isles Beach
City of Industry & Fairways
Doral
Beach Town & Arts District
Hollywood
Equestrian Capital of Broward
Davie
The Planned City of Oaks
Plantation
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.
2026-09-29
What Different Budgets Buy in Miami-Dade Right Now
A field guide to the Miami-Dade market by budget tier: where entry-level, move-up, premium, and waterfront buyers tend to land, and how Russell compares the real options in each.
Read the article 2026-09-29
Selling a Home in Miami: Price It Right, Prep It Right
Miami's market has more inventory than it did a few years ago, which means sellers need a sharper plan. How to price, prep, market, and negotiate your Miami home with an inspector's edge.
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2026-09-29
Miami Condo HOA Fees and Special Assessments: What Buyers Miss
The HOA fee is not the whole story. Reserve funds, special assessments, and Florida's structural rules for high-rises decide what your condo really costs and how it resells.
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South Florida on camera with Russell
Neighborhood tours, waterfront walks, new listings, and honest market updates, filmed where Russell actually works. His real video content lives on his Instagram, and new tours post there as he films them.
Want a closer look at a specific community? Browse the neighborhood guides and tell Russell which ones to tour next.
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.