general | March 30, 2026

Did Brett Oppenheim Ditch Selling Sunset Season 6 For Selling The OC?

Some noticed that Brett Oppenheim was noticeably absent on Selling Sunset season 6, but on Selling The OC season 2. Why was he on one series more?

Brett Oppenheim Selling The OC

Summary

  • Brett's absence on Selling Sunset season 6 was due to his focus on opening new Oppenheim Group offices and working on his own listings.
  • In Selling The OC season 2, Brett appeared more often because he was actively involved in opening the brokerage and ensuring its success.
  • Brett has since opened his own independent brokerage called Oppenheim Real Estate while still remaining part of the Oppenheim Group.

Selling The OC season 2 heavily Brett Oppenheim, who owns the Oppenheim Group with his twin Jason Oppenheim, which confused many after his absence on Selling Sunset season 6. Throughout Selling Sunset season 6, many were wondering where Brett and Jason were as the season continued on and many of their responsibilities to Mary Fitzgerald. While Jason seemed less present on Selling Sunset season 6 due to his relationship with Mary Lou Turk, Brett's absence was less explained. When he showed up on Selling The OC season 2, many were confused about why he was so much more present on the series.

While Selling Sunset has been a largely popular series on Netflix, Selling The OC is a newer iteration of the show that follows the O Group's office in Orange County, California. After opening their successful Los Angeles office, Jason and Brett moved into more supervisory roles that allowed them to open up different Oppenheim Group locations. They started building their offices in Orange County with agents from the area, and ultimately debuted the idea for Selling The OC during a season of Selling Sunset, after the show had found success. For Jason and Brett, expanding their business brought huge opportunities.

Where Was Brett During Selling Sunset Season 6?

Brett Oppenheim sitting in a chair at the Oppenheim Group office Selling Sunset

Although Brett did appear during Selling Sunset season 6, he was largely out of the picture throughout the season. Though it's not confirmed as to why he wasn't around in the Los Angeles offices of the O Group, there's been some speculation about his whereabouts. Brett was likely working on new projects, like the Oppenheim Group offices expansion and his own listings, during the filming of Selling Sunset season 6. It's possible that he wasn't around because he was working elsewhere.

Why Did Brett Appear So Often On Selling The OC Season 2?

Brett often appeared throughout Selling The OC season 2, which was surprising to Selling Sunset season 6 viewers as they were used to his absence from the series. He likely made more appearances on Selling The OC season 2 for a few reasons, including the fact that he was working to open the brokerage and ensure it was running smoothly. Though Brett and Jason trust the staff of their office in Orange County, they were likely doing their best to ensure success and monitoring what was happening in the office and with the staff dynamics.

What Has Brett Been Up To Since Selling The OC Season 2?

Brett Oppenheim from Selling Sunset side by side

Although Brett still works with the Oppenheim Group, he's moved away from the business he formed with his brother and into a new brokerage of his own. Brett will continue to be part of the O Group, but has since opened his own brokerage called Oppenheim Real Estate. While it is part of the Oppenheim Group, Brett's brokerage stands on its own as an independent entity. With Selling The OC season 2 featuring Brett without really mentioning his second business, there's still more to cover throughout the next season.

Selling The OC is now streaming on Netflix.

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