Mary Bonnet Claims Selling Sunset Cost Over $500K in Commissions

Mary Bonnet, an alumna of the Netflix series 'Selling Sunset,' has stated that her participation in the reality show resulted in over $500,000 in lost real estate commissions. Bonnet, 45, shared on Harry Jowsey's podcast, "Boyfriend Material," that clients were hesitant to engage with her due to the on-screen conflicts and drama associated with the show. She recounted a specific instance where she lost a $20 million listing because a rival agent created a compilation video of controversial moments from the show and sent it to the property's seller. This video highlighted alleged "bad behavior" and drug use by cast members, ultimately costing Bonnet the deal. Bonnet explained that her typical commission rate is 2.5% of the property's sale price, meaning the loss of the $20 million listing alone represented a potential commission of $500,000. She further indicated that this was not an isolated incident, as multiple clients had requested her withdrawal from their transactions to avoid association with the show's dramatic narratives. Bonnet also expressed criticism towards the show's producers for their role in creating the environment that negatively impacted her professional career.