S
elling Sunset blends high‑stakes drama with luxury real estate, spotlighting agents from The Oppenheim Group in Los Angeles. Since its 2019 debut, the series has faced questions about whether its stars truly hold real‑estate licenses. The California Department of Real Estate confirms that every cast member from season 9 is licensed, except Amanza Smith and Chelsea Lazkani.

    **Licensed agents and recent activity**

    - **Chrishell Stause** – licensed since 2016; last sale in February 2024.

    - **Mary Bonnet** – entered the field in 2008, now VP of The Oppenheim Group.

    - **Emma Hernan** – active since 2019; last MLS sale in June 2024.

    - **Bre Tiesi** – licensed since 2017; most recent sale in 2025.

    - **Nicole Young** – licensed 2016; sold a property in May 2024.

    - **Alanna Gold** – licensed 2020; last sale November 2023.

    - **Sandra Vergara** – licensed in May 2024.

    Chelsea Lazkani’s license expired in June after nearly a decade of registration, while Amanza Smith’s license, obtained in 2020, lapsed four years later.

    **Addressing skepticism**

    In 2020, Chrissy Teigen questioned the authenticity of the show. Jason Oppenheim, owner of The Oppenheim Group, replied on X, affirming the team’s real‑estate credentials and the success of their transactions. He later issued a statement emphasizing that the cast’s experience, combined sales volume, and decades of licensed practice dispel any doubts.

    Chrishell Stause countered a 2023 claim by Josh Flagg of *Million Dollar Listing* that the cast were merely actors. She posted her license number (#02013937) on X, noting real‑estate as one of her many ventures and expressing interest in future collaboration.

    Mary Bonnet revealed in 2024 that the majority of her deals—often between two and four million dollars—are not featured on the show. “They focus on the glitz; 80‑90 % of my sales never make it to the screen,” she said.

    **Current status**

    Selling Sunset remains available on Netflix, continuing to showcase the blend of personal drama and high‑end property transactions that captivated audiences worldwide.