Southwest Florida, represented by a local.Russ Hilderbrand · Coldwell Banker Realty
A Fort Myers resident since 1973 and a REALTOR® for 16 years, Russ brings three decades of marketing experience and a service-first mindset to every home he sells and every buyer he represents.
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Selling a home is a marketing problem. Buying one is a local-knowledge problem. Russ has spent his career solving both.
Before real estate, Russ spent more than 30 years in professional marketing, including two decades in print and online advertising. He knows how to position a property so the right buyers see it, and how to tell its story once they do.
He has also lived in Fort Myers since 1973. That means he knows which neighborhoods are quietly appreciating, what a canal lot is really worth, and who to call when something needs attention before a closing. Backed by Coldwell Banker Realty, he serves buyers, sellers, and investors across Lee County and the Southwest Florida coast.
Fifty years in Fort Myers. Sixteen in real estate.
I moved to Ft. Myers with my family from Worthington, Ohio in 1973. After attending the University of Florida, I returned to the Ft. Myers area. I served for over seven years as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Cape Coral.
I have over 30 years of professional marketing experience…20 years with print and online yellow pages. I am very familiar with the local market. I am extremely customer service oriented and love the real estate business. I really enjoy helping people sell their home or find a new one. I currently hold Graduate REALTOR® Institute, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, and At Home with Diversity designations. I have successfully marketed and closed several short sales for my clients. I also work with several investors who are acquiring income properties in Southwest Florida.
I am an avid reader of Stuart Woods, Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn and others of that genre. I also enjoy traveling (over 45 cruises) and riding my Harley Davidson with friends and family. My wife and I have 4 children and 6 grandchildren and we are fortunate to spend quite a bit of time with them. Call me today at 239-281-8446 if there is anything in the world I can do for you!
- GRIGraduate REALTOR® Institute
- ABRAccredited Buyer’s Representative
- SFRShort Sale and Foreclosure Resource
- SRESSeniors Real Estate Specialist
- AHWDAt Home with Diversity
Local roots. A marketer's eye.
A service record to match.
Plenty of agents can open a door. Fewer have lived in the market for fifty years, spent a career in marketing, and worn a badge for the city next door.
A Fort Myers Local Since 1973
Russ grew up here, went to the University of Florida, and came back. He knows Lee County street by street, not from a listing feed.
Thirty Years of Marketing
Two decades in print and online advertising before real estate. Your home gets positioned, photographed, and promoted by someone who did this for a living.
Service Is the Standard
Seven years as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Cape Coral shaped how Russ works: show up, follow through, and protect the people you serve.
Specialist Credentials
GRI, ABR, SFR, SRES, and AHWD. Short sales closed, investors served, and seniors guided through transitions with the training to back it up.
Thinking about a move in Southwest Florida? A conversation with Russ is the fastest way to understand your options. No pressure, no obligation.
Contact MeSelling, buying, or investing.
Handled start to finish.
Sell With a Marketer
Strategic pricing, polished presentation, and a promotion plan built by someone with 30 years in advertising. From Cape Coral canals to Estero golf communities, Russ positions your home to reach the right buyers.
Talk to Russ About SellingFind the Right Home
Relocating, downsizing, or buying your first Florida home, Russ helps you search with local insight and close without surprises.
Start Your SearchInvestors
Russ works with investors acquiring income properties across Southwest Florida, from single-family rentals to multi-unit opportunities.
Seniors & Transitions
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Russ guides downsizing, estate sales, and moves closer to family with patience and care.
Short Sales & Distressed Property
SFR-certified with short sales successfully marketed and closed, Russ knows how to navigate lender timelines and protect your position.
Sold by Russ.
Results, not promises.
Homes Russ has listed and closed across Lee County, pulled directly from the MLS and ordered by most recent sale.
Fort Myers and the
Southwest Florida coast.
Based in Fort Myers, Russ serves the river, the Gulf, and the communities in between. From Cape Coral to Bonita Springs, the local knowledge comes from living here, not studying here.
Fort Myers
Cape & Inland
South Lee County
Don't see your community? Russ works throughout Southwest Florida. Ask.
Contact MeLet's talk about
your next move.
Selling, buying, investing, or just thinking about it. Reach out anytime and Russ will get back to you personally.
7950 Dani Dr. #125
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Florida Real Estate License 3230227