Ep. 14 Sammy DeLaura: From Golden CO to Luxury Real Estate, Selling Sunset & San Diego's Hidden Gems

Is Netflix's Selling Sunset actually like real life? What's it really like working at the Oppenheim Group? And if you're visiting San Diego, where should you eat, work out, and explore?In this episode of Sweat Community, I sit down with Sammy DeLaura, a luxury Realtor with the Oppenheim Group in San Diego, to go behind the scenes of luxury real estate, separate fact from fiction when it comes to Selling Sunset and Selling the OC, and share some of San Diego's best hidden gems.Sammy shares her journey from growing up in Golden, Colorado to building a career selling multimillion-dollar homes in Southern California, including what it was really like being hired by Jason Oppenheim on the spot before the San Diego office even existed.We talk about what it's really like working at the Oppenheim Group, whether the Netflix shows reflect reality, how luxury real estate commissions actually work, and the feast-or-famine side of the business that viewers rarely see on TV.We also compare the Denver and San Diego real estate markets, discuss the lifestyle differences between the two cities, and explore what makes San Diego such a special place to call home.Since I'm actually visiting San Diego the week this episode airs, I asked Sammy to help plan my perfect itinerary. from Pilates and yoga to taco spots, beaches, hiking trails, and local hidden gems. Whether you're planning a vacation, considering a move, or you're simply curious about life in Southern California, you'll walk away with plenty of insider recommendations.In this episode:Sammy's journey from Golden, Colorado, to the Oppenheim GroupWhat it's really like working with Jason OppenheimThe truth about Selling Sunset and Selling the OCHow luxury real estate commissions actually workThe biggest misconceptions about high-end real estateDenver vs. San Diego real estate and lifestyleThe best San Diego neighborhoods to knowSammy's favorite Pilates studios, yoga classes, coffee shops, restaurants, beaches, and hidden gemsMust-see spots including Torrey Pines, Sunset Cliffs, Del Mar Beach, and La Jolla CoveConnect with Sammy DeLaura:Instagram: @sammy.delauraWebsite: sammysellsre.comEmail: [email protected] info:sweatcommunity.com subscribe to stay in the know!