Red berries are a display feature, not a botanical identification. A plant sold as coral berry should keep its reliable name attached before you choose a care guide or compare it with photographs online.
Ask the supplier for the botanical name and any cultivar information. Record the whole plant, leaves and fruit rather than taking only a close-up of the berries.
Plan beyond the display season
Find out its expected size, light and seasonal requirements. A compact pot bought for temporary decoration may not remain suited to the same place as it develops.
Check drainage and moisture in the actual growing container, particularly if it is wrapped or placed inside a cover. The bright fruit can draw attention away from a root ball that is drying out or staying wet.
Treat the plant as an identified ornamental rather than making assumptions about the berries from their appearance. Keep its label with a growing record and note any change after moving it home. Useful care starts with a sound identity; a familiar colour is not enough to provide one.
NC Extension identifies Ardisia crenata as one plant called coralberry and distinguishes it from other plants carrying that name. Use the botanical name to choose care advice; red fruit and a common label are not a complete identification.
Related reading: Coral Berry Indoors: Light, Watering and Seasonal Care.