When talking about the new Netflix reality series Selling Sunset at just being themselves, not being guarded and trusting in the process. I think they're doing a better job than I did."
Selling The OC offers up an enjoyable look at real estate agents working in beautiful Orange County, California, and like the original series, it has many enthusiastic personalities who love what they do. After watching season 1, fans can check out other shows about real estate and revisit a scripted teen drama set in California.
Selling Sunset (2019-)
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Starting with Selling Sunset is a great idea since it's hard not to compare Selling The OC to the show that came first. The real estate agents at the Oppenheim Group may seem like they spend their days fighting and dealing with a massive amount of drama, but they take their real estate careers incredibly seriously and are thoughtful about the properties that they show clients.
There are several fan favorite Selling Sunset cast who share their love of their jobs along with the highs and lows of their non-work lives, and the show's five seasons have more than a few fun properties that viewers will want to live in.
Selling Tampa (2021-)
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The Selling Sunset spin-off Selling Tampa has just as much drama and just as many awe-inspiring houses. The women working for the brokerage Allure Realty have as much ion for what they do as the Selling Sunset cast and they deal with just as much conflict.
Whether the agents are showing condos on the beach or amazing homes on the water, the views are always epic. It's especially compelling watching one of the cast , Rena Frazier, decide if she should stay at the agency or decide to strike out on her own as her journey is relatable.
The O.C. (2003-2007)
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The O.C. may be a TV drama, but there are many storylines that feel realistic, from Seth Cohen falling in love with the more popular Summer Roberts to Marissa Cooper figuring out who she is in the midst of her wealthy, troubled family.
The series is a beloved and nostalgic look at teenage life in Orange County, a place where high schoolers grow up fast and act much older than they actually are. It's easy to become invested in the teen and adult plotlines alike.
The Real Housewives Of Orange County (2006-)
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After checking out Selling The OC, reality fans can catch up on all 16 seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County before season 17 premieres. Like other Housewives in the Bravo franchise, the women of Orange County live in fantastic houses that are definitely impressive and they go on awesome vacations and have a lot of fun.
The most memorable RHOC episodes are full of fabulous outfits and big trips and lots of arguments, and the cast gets into just as many dramatic situations as those on Selling The OC. Season 16 in particular is enjoyable as Heather DuBrow comes back.
Christina On The Coast (2019-)
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Christina On The Coast and Selling Sunset have a connection, as star Christina Haack used to be married to her Flip or Flop co-star Tarek El Moussa, who is now married to Selling Sunset's Heather El Moussa.
Christina is a fun, enthusiastic reality TV personality who has a real knack for creating gorgeous spaces that her clients can't wait to live in. Her show focuses on her life after her divorce as she raises her children and focuses on her career.
Dream Home Makeover (2020-)
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Dream Home Makeover and Selling The OC are both Netflix series about staging and decorating beautiful homes, and after watching Syd and Shea McGee work their magic over three seasons, fans will wish that they could live in one of these envy-inducing homes.
The McGees have been running their business Studio McGee for a long time and it's cool and inspiring to see how they transform houses. Like on Selling The OC, viewers will want to call some of these spaces home.
Fixer Upper (2013-2018)
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Fixer Upper is another good choice for fans of Selling The OC who want another fun series that is connected to real estate. While husband and wife duo Chip and Joanna Gaines don't sell houses, they do help their clients pick from three potential places, and it's cool to see the different houses that the clients could purchase.
Fixer Upper aired for several seasons in the 2010s and also had a revival in 2021. Joanna has a talent for decorating homes and making them feel cozy and lived-in but also sophisticated and elegant.
Laguna Beach (2004-2006)
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Both Selling The OC and Laguna Beach are entertaining, dramatic reality shows set in the Newport Beach/Orange County area of California. After watching the real estate agents at the OC office of the Oppenheim Group, viewers can watch the three seasons of Laguna Beach and see more drama in the same beautiful area.
Before starring on her spin-off The Hills, Lauren Conrad shared her high school life on Laguna Beach, fighting with friends, falling in love, and thinking about her future. The show is a great snapshot of this time.
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills (2010-)
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is another good pick for viewers who have enjoyed watching the Selling Sunset spin-off and want something else in the same genre.
From the fights on RHOBH to the gorgeous setting, there's a lot that the Real Housewives city has in common with Selling The OC. RHOBH is a particularly fun series to watch as many cast live in incredible homes. Lisa Rinna often hosts lunches and drinks dates in her lush and elegant backyard and former cast member Lisa Vanderpump, who is on the show up until season 10, lives in a mansion called Villa Rosa.
Kendra Sells Hollywood (2021-)
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Kendra Wilkinson stars in Kendra Sells Hollywood and shares her new career in real estate. After starring on The Girls Next Door, Kendra got divorced from Hank Baskett and wanted to find a new ion in life while raising her kids.
In the short first season, Kendra begins working at an agency and learns the ins and outs of the business, wondering if she can find more confidence and really excel. It's sweet seeing Kendra's journey and she shows some incredible homes in Los Angeles.