Ever wonder if the agents at The Oppenheim Group are actually putting in the work or selling homes on Selling Sunset? Well, it seems they aren’t too concerned about it because the paycheck they receive from Netflix for being on the show is far more substantial than their commissions from real estate sales.
Agents don’t receive a fixed salary; they work solely on commission. Typically, the commission is around five percent of the home’s selling price. This five percent is split in half between the agent representing the seller and the agent bringing the buyer, leaving each with 2.5 percent of the total sale price.
From there, another cut goes to the brokerage. Jason Oppenheim has mentioned that agents retain 80 per cent of this commission while The Oppenheim Group takes a 20 percent share. So, the final amount the agents take home is significantly reduced.
How Much Does Netflix Pay the Selling Sunset Cast?
For example, in season eight, Chrishell earned $80,000 in commission from a house sale. After splitting it with the buyer’s agent, she was left with $40,000. From this, she kept 80 per cent, which amounts to $32,000 after giving 20 per cent to The O Group.
But when it comes to their Netflix salary, those numbers look a lot different. Reportedly, Jason Oppenheim earns about $1 million per season from Netflix, and key cast members like Chrishell Stause receive the same. Long-standing agents like Mary Fitzgerald are said to make around $500,000 per season.
The earnings for newer cast members haven’t been disclosed, but they’re likely earning a respectable amount, though less than the veterans. Factors influencing their Netflix paycheck include the cast member’s popularity, experience on the show, and their role—especially if they are main cast members with significant screen time.
