Pleasanton, CA — April 24, 2026 — NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Heart & Home, located in Oakley, California. The brokerage joins the growing NextHome franchise, which currently has more than 600 active office locations across the country.
Located in California’s East Bay, NextHome Heart & Home serves clients throughout Oakley, Brentwood, Antioch, Pittsburg, Martinez, Concord, and the remainder of Contra Costa County.
Under the leadership of broker/owner Nicole Pitts, NextHome Heart & Home offers clients dedication, accessibility, and hands-on service. For Nicole, the brokerage’s name is deeply personal.
“For me, the heart of your home is your family,” Nicole said. “Home is where life happens. It’s where you build memories, share meals, host friends, and create stability. Loving your home matters because you’re living in it every single day. Heart and home are deeply connected.”
Nicole has built her nearly decade-long real estate career on a commitment to helping her clients find that feeling of home. From late-night calls to helping homeowners prepare properties for sale, Nicole is known throughout the East Bay for working relentlessly to help residential buyers and sellers succeed.
Although her unmatched work ethic has led to remarkable sales volumes, Nicole is proudest of her happy clients.
“Years after their sale, clients still reach out to me, and that means more than any award ever could,” Nicole said. “I’ve built my business entirely on referrals, and I’m proud of that.”
Nicole started her real estate career in 2017 as a NextHome agent. Not only did the company’s people-first focus align with Nicole’s priorities, but it also offered an attractive all-in-one platform.
“NextHome gives me everything I need in one place — from MLS access and marketing brochures to my Reach150 reviews and comparative market analyses,” Nicole said. “NextHome simplifies my day-to-day operations and gives me the tools to serve clients at a high level. Ultimately, my clients choose to work with me, and having support that encourages that personal connection is what means the most.”
Today, Nicole’s business is predominantly residential resale, with a strong emphasis on listings. Regardless of market conditions, Nicole leans into strategic pricing, thorough preparation, proactive communication, and relentless follow-through, personally handling each step.
“If my clients are stressed, I want to alleviate that stress,” Nicole said. “They’re making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. They deserve someone who treats it with the gravity it deserves.”
That dedication to exceptional client care led Nicole to open her own NextHome franchised office.
“NextHome makes my life easier and streamlines my ability to focus on my clients,” Nicole said. “I looked at a lot of other options when deciding to open my own brokerage, and no one else offers what NextHome does. It was an easy decision to make.”
NextHome Heart & Home is an opportunity for Nicole to build a legacy that reflects her values: a company culture centered on integrity, hard work, and genuine care.
With its launch, NextHome Heart & Home is founded on grit, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to going the extra mile. Nicole is building more than a brokerage — she’s building a legacy rooted in service.
NextHome Heart & Home is a reflection of Nicole’s own family values. She and her husband, Bryan, have been married for over 20 years. Bryan, who works for the City of Antioch, is often ready with tools in hand to assist when a client needs a simple home repair.
Their daughter, Brooke, is graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles, this June and plans to attend medical school — an example of the work ethic that defines the Pitts household. Their seven-year-old son, Brady, keeps the family moving with a packed schedule of sports, from football to martial arts.
Even their beloved English bulldog, Bentley, is part of the Heart & Home spirit — a loyal companion who has supported Nicole through many late-night paperwork sessions.
“I lead by example,” Nicole said. “My son sees me working hard. He sees what it means to show up for people. That’s important to me.”
Please join us in congratulating Nicole on the opening of NextHome Heart & Home in Oakley, California!
Interested in being a part of the NextHome Real Estate Franchise? Contact Charis Moreno at Charis@NextHome.com.
Each office is an independently owned and operated business.