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

<p><b>Is Netflix's <i>Selling Sunset</i> 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?</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>Sweat Community</b>, I sit down with <b>Sammy DeLaura</b>, a luxury Realtor with the <b>Oppenheim Group</b> in <b>San Diego</b>, to go behind the scenes of luxury real estate, separate fact from fiction when it comes to <i>Selling Sunset</i> and <i>Selling the OC</i>, and share some of San Diego's best hidden gems.</p><p></p><p>Sammy shares her journey from growing up in <b>Golden, Colorado</b> to building a career selling multimillion-dollar homes in Southern California, including what it was really like being hired by <b>Jason Oppenheim</b> on the spot before the San Diego office even existed.</p><p></p><p>We talk about what it's really like working at the Oppenheim Group, whether the <b>Netflix</b> 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.</p><p></p><p>We also compare the <b>Denver and San Diego real estate markets</b>, discuss the lifestyle differences between the two cities, and explore what makes San Diego such a special place to call home.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Sammy's journey from Golden, Colorado, to the Oppenheim Group</li><li>What it's really like working with Jason Oppenheim</li><li>The truth about <i>Selling Sunset</i> and <i>Selling the OC</i></li><li>How luxury real estate commissions actually work</li><li>The biggest misconceptions about high-end real estate</li><li>Denver vs. San Diego real estate and lifestyle</li><li>The best San Diego neighborhoods to know</li><li>Sammy's favorite Pilates studios, yoga classes, coffee shops, restaurants, beaches, and hidden gems</li><li>Must-see spots including Torrey Pines, Sunset Cliffs, Del Mar Beach, and La Jolla Cove<p></p></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Sammy DeLaura:</b><br />Instagram: @sammy.delaura<br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sammysellsre.com" target="_blank">sammysellsre.com</a></p><p>Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sammy@ogroup.com" target="_blank">sammy@ogroup.com</a></p><p></p><p>More info:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sweatcommunity.com" target="_blank">sweatcommunity.com</a> subscribe to stay in the know!</p>