Kriti Mehrotra
Although drama is arguably the most perpetual aspect of Netflix’s ‘Selling the OC,’ season 4 newcomer Kaylee Ricciardi proved herself to be different from her castmates very early on. That’s because she candidly asserted that while she loves to network and socialize, she has no intention of ever just sitting around to gossip since she has no time for any “petty stuff.” In other words, she made it clear that her sole priority is her business under the banner of the Oppenheim Group’s Orange County, California office as a Realtor/Real Estate Associate.
How Did Kaylee Ricciardi Earn Her Money?
A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Kaylee Ricciardi has always been ambitious, fierce, and strong-minded, so she knew from an early age that she wanted to lead an independent life. Therefore, upon graduating from high school, she enrolled at the University of Colorado to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in the two subjects she had a keen interest in: Psychology and Neuroscience. That’s when she realized that maybe the academic or traditional path wasn’t for her, so she traveled, lived in Spain for a while, and then chose to settle down in Los Angeles, California.
Kaylee’s decision to relocate to Los Angeles wasn’t a chance or spontaneous move; it was a well-thought-out decision, as she believed she had found her calling in the entertainment industry. She kick-started a career as a fashion model, while also serving as a hostess at private parties and taking on various odd jobs at local music festivals, raves, and concerts. It was through this avenue that she was able to not only build connections with renowned brands and high-net-worth individuals but also recognize the market for luxury real estate rentals.
Kaylee decided to earn her realtor license – around the early 2010s – following which she gradually made a name for herself as the go-to person for desert rentals during festival season. Since then, she has secured a spot at The Oppenheim Group (in 2024), continued to thrive as a model, and even expanded her role to become an Event Coordinator and Director of Partnerships. In other words, her work revolves around the rental or sale of luxury properties, maintaining open lines of communication with brands/individuals looking to host events in Southern California or during music festivals, and then coordinating with all parties involved to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
Kaylee Ricciardi’s Net Worth
Since Kaylee began working actively in her early 20s, it is likely that she has accumulated significant wealth over the years. Unfortunately, the details of her precise income are unclear as of writing, but she likely earned around $50,000-$60,000 per year when she first started her career in the entertainment industry. That’s based on her skill level, the kind of work she did, and her gradual growth, especially considering she has been featured in publications such as Vogue, W Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.
Kaylee is still signed by Nevmark Models, so she continues to land several photo shoots a year and earn a significant sum as a model, which we believe to be close to $80,000 per year. As if that’s not enough, from what we can tell, she is also the proud owner and operator of a talent, styling, and creative agency called Cooee, which focuses on emerging talent in the industry. Then there’s her career as a realtor, where she primarily deals in rentals with an average value of $20,000 per night, as well as sales of homes worth $10 million; her commissions are likely substantial.
The commissions in the California market are 3% as of writing. However, they are usually split evenly between the buying and selling agents involved, and then at an 85-15 ratio with their respective brokerages. Therefore, with no other agents in rental deals, if we assume she closes at least six rentals per month at $20,000 per night for three nights and two sales deals, her commission comes out to roughly $700,000 per year. Taking all these aspects into account, along with her experience, potential assets, investments, returns, and lifestyle expenses, we believe that 36-year-old Kaylee has a net worth of $5 million as of writing.
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