More than a real estate brokerage.

Guided by Purpose. Rooted in Service.

A brokerage built on trust, thoughtful guidance, and relationships that continue long after closing.

Our Story

Real estate should feel organized, transparent, and supported - not overwhelming.

Opal & Oak was built on a simple belief: buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions a person will make, and it deserves a process that feels clear from start to finish, not confusing or transactional.

We built this brokerage around relationships, not transactions. That means education before pressure, honest communication at every stage, and preparation that helps clients feel confident rather than caught off guard.

Our vision is long-term — a resource clients and the community can trust well beyond closing day, built one relationship at a time.

Our Philosophy

The principles that guide every client experience.

Guided by Purpose. Rooted in Service.

We don't chase attention. We earn trust.

Education before pressure.

Relationships over transactions.

Honest advice over easy answers.

Consistency over shortcuts.

Long-term service, not one-time sales.

A Personal Note

Welcome, and thank you for stopping by.

When I founded Opal & Oak, I wasn't trying to build the biggest brokerage. I wanted to build one people could trust.

After more than eight years of experience in sales, marketing, leadership, luxury customer service, and real estate, I had the opportunity to see not only what our industry does well, but also where the client experience could be stronger. Opal & Oak was built to raise that standard through thoughtful guidance, honest communication, local expertise, and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right for our clients.

Those experiences also showed me where our industry has room to grow. Too often, people are expected to make major financial decisions without enough guidance, communication, or understanding of their options. Opal & Oak was created to provide a different experience — one built on preparation, transparency, and thoughtful advice.

Buying or selling real estate isn’t just about the property. It’s about understanding the community, knowing your options, and making decisions with confidence. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, my goal is to help you understand not only the home you’re considering, but the neighborhood, the market, and the opportunities around it so you can make the decision that’s right for you.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Opal & Oak. Whether we have the opportunity to work together or this website simply helps answer a few questions, I hope you leave with greater confidence, a better understanding of your options, and a clear sense of what our company stands for.

It would be an honor to earn your trust, and I look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to Opal & Oak.

Cheyenne Baker

Founder & Licensed Real Estate Broker, Opal & Oak Real Estate

What Makes Us Different

We don't just know the MLS. We know the community.

We’ve intentionally spent years learning Charlotte and Sarasota Counties from the inside out — the neighborhoods, waterfront communities, amenities, schools, parks, restaurants, local businesses, boating access, and the development shaping what’s next.

That level of local knowledge helps clients make better, more confident decisions — not just about a house, but about the life around it.

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Counties known inside & out — Charlotte & Sarasota

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Relationship-first, every client

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Point of contact from first call to closing

Support that continues long after closing

Let’s Talk

It would be an honor to earn your trust.

Every relationship starts with a conversation — no pressure, just a chance to understand what you’re looking for.