Stacey Turnage
CELEBRATING LEADERS
PHOTOS BY DENISE TOOMBS-DOTSON | STORY BY ZACHARY COHEN
For the past 30 years, Stacey Turnage has devoted herself to the real estate industry. After many years on the periphery of real estate transactions, she took a leap of faith in 2017 to become a REALTOR®, and the results have been nothing short of outstanding. Now a team leader with Rockford Ave powered by PLACE, Stacey is leading the way by providing innovative real estate solutions for her clients.
The PLACE to Be
Stacey’s real estate career began in 1993 when she answered an ad to become a loan processor. Over the ensuing years and decades, she worked in various corners of the industry, from working in affordable housing to becoming a Vice President of Mortgage Banking Operations to becoming a foreclosure manager. In 2017, she returned home to Tulsa and launched her career as a REALTOR®.
“It was a natural transition for me,” Stacey offers. “My kids are grown, and I’m an empty nester, so I could throw all my time into it.”
Stacey began her career as a solo agent and, despite her fair share of early challenges, rose to become one of Tulsa’s top agents.
“When I closed my first transaction, I realized this is what I'm meant to do. I've always been in this industry from a support perspective, but I had never experienced the joy of handing the keys to a new homeowner. That was something else.”
In July 2022, Stacey made another big move in her business, joining PLACE and founding her team, Rockford Ave. Stacey describes her team, which now includes five agents, as “an old-school neighborhood where everyone helps, energizes, supports, and cheers for each other.” In 2022, Stacey closed $8.2 million on her own prior to founding Rockford Ave, and the team closed $9.2 in the second half of the year.
“I’m so excited about his partnership with PLACE,” Stacey beams. “It’s an end-to-end technology platform that is revolutionizing the industry and fuels Rockford Ave. As a PLACE agent, I have access to tools and features that make buying and selling easier and more transparent. We’re doing a lot. We have an end-to-end CRM that is valuable for agents and clients who get a peak into their transactions. They can follow the transaction from beginning to end.”
On the Horizon
Outside work, you’ll find Stacey traveling, spending time with her four adult children and two grandkids, or enjoying a good margarita on the beach. For her, there’s only one thing that beats an Italian-made pair of sandals and a walk along the coast — coming through for her clients.
One of Stacey’s favorite local events is Hey Tulsa, an event she puts on. Every month, she gathers community members for a happy hour or brunch with the intent to connect and educate on real estate. As Stacey says, “It’s a mix of coming out and having a drink and talking to the community to educate them and connect. It’s a different way to approach community building.”
Looking ahead, Stacey envisions many more years of real estate success. Although she’s been in the industry for 30 years, in many ways, she’s just getting started.
“I see a future of production, collaboration, and making sure we continue to provide exceptional client service,” Stacey says proudly. “My legacy is one of fairness, one of genuineness. I aim to teach people to live as their authentic selves by watching my journey.”
