‘Selling Sunset’ analysis: The rich list revealed
TV escapism at its finest, Netflix’s ‘Selling Sunset’ follows the agents of LA-based Oppenheim Group, as they sell luxurious - we can only ever dream of - multi-million dollar mansions, to the rich and famous.
With an average price tag of millions, the agents stand to make big bucks in commission. But, who stands to become the richest on the show?
Having to watch my favourite show for work was tough… but someone has to do it.
The most successful agent on 'Selling Sunset'
I compared the listings on every episode of the show for each ‘Selling Sunset’ agent, calculating their potential commission per sale.
Not all of the commission goes directly to the agent. According to Davina Potratz - the top agent - an example split would be 75% vs 25%; 25% of the commission goes to the broker, and 75% of that money goes in the agent’s pocket.
Agent: Davina Potratz
Total House Listings: $75,000,000 (£57,370,125)
Total Commission: $2,250,000 (£1,721,104)
Agent's Commission (75%): $1,687,500 (£1,290,828)
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Agent: Christine Quinn
Total House Listings: $37,080,000 (£28,363,790)
Total Commission: $1,082,400 (£827,966)
Agent's Commission (75%): $811,800 (£620,974)
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Agent: Mary Fitzgerald
Total House Listings: $34,345,000 (£26,271,693)
Total Commission: $1,005,375 (£769,047)
Agent's Commission (75%): $754,031 (£576,785)
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Agent: Chrishell Stause
Total House Listings: $15,789,000 (£12,077,559)
Total Commission: $539,670 (£412,812)
Agent's Commission (75%): $404,752 (£309,609)
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Agent: Maya Vander
Total House Listings: $14,690,000 (£11,236,895)
Total Commission: $440,700 (£337,107)
Agent's Commission (75%): $330,525 (£252,830)
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Agent: Heather Rae Young
Total House Listings: $11,914,000 (£9,113,435)
Total Commission: $375,570 (£287,287)
Agent's Commission (75%): $281,677 (£215,465)
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Agent: Amanza Smith
Total House Listings: $8,250,000 (£6,310,714)
Total Commission: $247,500 (£189,321)
Agent's Commission (75%): $185,625 (£141,991)
The most successful agent on Instagram
The ‘Selling Sunset’ ladies not only use their negotiating skills, but also their social media influence to sell their houses. I also calculated who has the biggest reach and who can earn the most for a paid advert .
Agent: Heather Rae Young
Followers: 937,376
Instagram earnings per post: $4,665 (£3,541)
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Agent: Chrishell Stause
Followers: 760,707
Instagram earnings per post: $3,789 (£2,876)
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Agent: Christine Quinn
Followers: 626,603
Instagram earnings per post: $3,123 (£2,371)
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Agent: Mary Fitzgerald
Followers: 505,392
Instagram earnings per post: $2,521 (£1,914)
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Agent: Maya Vander
Followers: 349,276
Instagram earnings per post: $1,744 (£1,324)
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Agent: Amanza Smith
Followers: 200,436
Instagram earnings per post: $1,003 (£761)
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Agent: Davina Potratz
Followers: 71,149
Instagram earnings per post: $478 (£363)
(Conducted using Influencer Marketing Hub and correct as of 6th August am)
Season 3 of Selling Sunset is out now on Netflix. If you haven't watched it yet... you're missing out!
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