Married A-list actors have been exploring spacious homes in a potentially discreet manner amidst divorce rumors, leading to speculation about their relationships. Real estate brokers note the challenges of maintaining privacy, as internet sleuths track celebrity housing searches for divorce clues. High-profile clients like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez faced scrutiny linked to real estate movements. Brokers employ off-market listings to keep transactions confidential, helping clients navigate complex situations involving public interest and media attention.
"I tell my billionaire and celebrity clients that it is very hard in today's world to keep anything under wraps," says Aaron Kirman, a broker with Christie's International Real Estate.
Lopez's team insisted that she was looking for an 'investment property' when she was spotted house hunting with her longtime producing partner.
So how does a broker keep what they know a secret when there are multiple parties, apartment tours, paparazzi, and sneaky little Reddit sleuths involved?
A pocket listing often means the buyer and seller are looking for privacy. "It's controlling the narrative and avoiding unwanted attention."
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