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Some of the things that are discussed on the show definitely happened at my afterparties.

The homes were modest, but both he and his twin brother Brett were hooked.

I used to enjoy seeing him do real estate when I was a kid, Oppenheim tells Bustle.

Jason Oppenheim in his Newport Beach, CA, office at the Oppenheim Group.

But I really wanted to be a lawyer most of my life.

As thefounder and president of The Oppenheim Group, Oppenheim is more than merely a real estate agent.

Theyre just hungrier, he adds.

Jason Oppenheim and his brother Brett on Selling the OC.

Im pretty happy right where Im at, says Oppenheim.

What would you say is the main difference between the office vibe in LA and the OC?

Many of the agents inSelling Sunsetin LA are well versed and have considerable experience.

So that is interesting to get them caught up.

What was your most memorable moment of filmingSelling the OC?

Any fun behind-the-scenes drama you care to share from the nights going out in Orange County?

I partied with the [OC] crew so many times, I cant even tell you.

There are a couple of clubs down in OC: Country Club is one.

God, we must have been there at least a half dozen times.

Almost every time I come down there we are out, then we go to the clubs.

And most times we come back to my house for an afterparty.

In fact, some of the things that are discussed on the show definitely happened at my afterparties.

How do you keep it professional in the office when everyone is out drinking and partying together after hours?

But on the flip side, I expect professionalism in the office and I think its a fair trade.

My dad always taught me that.

Youre in the middle of filmingSelling SunsetSeason 6.

With Maya andChristine goneand the two new cast members, how are the office dynamics and relationships shifting?

She was actually originally going to be on the show before she got cold feet.

So we have just convinced her to come on for Season 6 and 7.

Bre [Tiesi], I dont know much about her.

I met her a few times, [Im] excited about her.

I think she is going to bring some great real estate.

It will be interesting to see how everyone melds together…

And doesnt meld together.

Drama definitely did find its way into the office onSelling the OC.

As the head boss in charge, how do you keep the peace when tensions rise?

I recognize that people are friends and people have real lives.

But [I say something] only if I need to.

Im not trying to be paternalistic in the office.

Do you want to do anything other than real estate?

Any other dreams on the horizon?

Ive been traveling quite a bit, enjoying that.

Im not trying to add too much to my plate.

Im balancing the filming and the two offices maybe Ill explore another office.

Anything I would add to my plate would be adding another office or two and growing the brokerage.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

This article was originally published onAug.