Selling Sunset is easily one of the best Netflix original TV shows available to binge-watch right now. On the show, we are able to follow a group of extremely intelligent individuals who thrive as they make their living in the world of real estate. Talented real estate agents work tirelessly selling homes in Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Hills, Bel Air, Malibu, the Valley, and beyond. Jason Oppenheim is the owner of the company and on the show, we are able to watch the talented real estate agents that work under him, reporting to him on a daily basis.
The gorgeous real estate agents that we see on Selling Sunset include Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn, Mary Fitzgerald, Davina Potratz, Maya Vander, Heather Young, and Amanza Smith. These women are way more than just their good looks! They are extremely brilliant when it comes to selling million-dollar homes. Here’s what we know about working for the Oppenheim Group outside of what Selling Sunset reveals.
10 There Are 4 Other Real Estate Agents That Aren't Shown On Camera
The women of Selling Sunset are all extremely gorgeous and when it comes to working in the world of real estate, they are all extremely talented and intelligent as well. What a lot of people might not know is that there are actually four other real estate agents that work for the Oppenheim Group. Nicole Young, Graham Stephan, Peter Cornell, and Alice Kwan also work for Brett and Jason as real estate agents but they're never shown on camera.
9 The Oppenheim Group Closes Over 100 Deals Annually
Since there can only be so many episodes per season (eight episodes to be exact,) it is impossible for every single sale to be shown on camera. The Oppenheim Group as a real estate agency closes over 100 deals annually which is very impressive. On the show, viewers are able to see their favorite real estate agents close many, but we don't see nearly 100 of them. This just goes to show how successful the Oppenheim Group really is.
8 The Oppenheim Group Was Founded Back In 1889 Making It... 131 Years Old
The Oppenheim Group was founded back in 1889, making it 131 years old in 2020! Jason Oppenheim took over the company in more recent years after deciding to change his career path. Jason was working as a lawyer, but he did not find that to be very fulfilling. He followed his heart and decided to pursue real estate with spirited & robust determination.
7 Jason Oppenheim Isn't The Only Licensed Real Estate Broker
Jason Oppenheim isn’t the only licensed real estate broker at the Oppenheim Group. Davina Potratz is one of the other brokers on the team. All of the other agents that work for the Oppenheim Group are realtors for the most part without any other titles. Jason Oppenheim is the boss, owner, and president of the company so he is the broker that everyone leans on and depends on.
6 Nicole Scherzinger Bought A Hollywood Hills Home From Jason
TMZ reported on the fact that Nicole Scherzinger bought a home in the Hollywood Hills from Jason Oppenheim. She is an amazing singer from the girl group Pussycat Dolls. She is super successful in the world of music, known for her dance moves, singing voice, and stage presence. She chose to do real estate with Jason which speaks volumes!
5 Ellen Degeneres Bought A $40 Million Home Through The Oppenheim Group
Ellen DeGeneres is another celebrity who has worked with the Oppenheim Group in her life. She was not shown on any episodes of Selling Sunset but she did buy a $40 million home with their help. Ellen DeGeneres is known for being extremely generous to others and she definitely has money to blow! Ellen DeGeneres has been around since the 90s but her talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, premiered in 2003. It has run for seventeen successful seasons so far!
4 The Home Used In 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Was Listed For Sale By The Oppenheim Group
It is pretty crazy that the home used in Ferris Bueller's Day Off was listed for sale by the Oppenheim Group! This was not shown on any episodes of Selling Sunset but it definitely should have been mentioned! The home in Ferris Bueller's Day Off only got a brief moment of camera time in the movie, but it still was impactful enough to be remembered. It is very cool that the Oppenheim Group was behind its sale listing.
3 The Oppenheim Group Covers Upfront Costs For Sellers When Listing Homes
They don’t talk about it very much on Selling Sunset, but the Oppenheim Group actually covers the upfront cost for sellers when listing homes. They pay for deep cleaning & cosmetic improvements and don’t even ask to collect any payment until the home is actually sold! They invest their time and money into each home in order to make sure that the sale is worthwhile.
2 Real Estate Volume Shown On The Show Might be Exaggerated, According To Christine Quinn
According to Decider, Christine Quinn said, "They kind of wanted to go with relationship-based drama and that’s kind of what they did … I don’t feel like it’s an accurate depiction of terms of the volume and production that we do in real estate. However, the relationship depiction is all accurate.” The true volume & production behind the Oppenheim Group is probably still very high, just not as exaggerated as it is on the show.
1 Things Were Not Glamorous For Jason At The Start
During his interview on The Graham Stephan Show, Jason revealed the fact that his first year working in real estate was a real struggle. What we see on Selling Sunset? A glamorous office space, beautiful women, and a very wealthy Jason living life in extremely extravagant living spaces. It was not like that for him from the very start.