Private Market
Why the private market exists.
Why the private market exists.
Why the private market exists.
Many of today’s most discerning Hamptons homeowners simply prefer a quieter path.
A public listing can feel intrusive, inviting unwanted curiosity, and a permanent online trace that never truly disappears.
Some wish to explore the market gently, without commitment or signal; others seek a seamless trade while protecting their privacy and that of their family.
In the finest addresses, Palm Beach, Aspen, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, this understated approach has become the norm.
Off-market transactions now represent 30–40 % of sales above $10 million, and the share grows each year.
The most exceptional homes are no longer broadly marketed. They are shared softly, confidentially, among those who understand and respect the value of discretion & exclusivity.
Ledger & Stone Private
Why the private market exists.
Why the private market exists.
We begin only when the owner is ready. Professional photography and cinematography are commissioned exclusively for private use, never released publicly.
From these assets we craft an elegant, password-protected digital brochure that reveals the home’s full story: architecture, setting, finishes, and history.
This presentation is shared solely with our in-house collection of qualified buyers and, when it serves the seller’s timeline, with a small, trusted circle of the Hamptons’ most capable fellow brokers. Mutual NDAs are gladly provided whenever an additional layer of formality is desired.
At every level, discretion remains absolute; nothing ever appears on the open market.
The outcome is a serene, controlled process that often achieves a stronger price in less time, because the right buyer is found without ever exposing the property to the world.