On the Mediterranean coast, the most remarkable homes rarely change hands in public. Owners value privacy as much as price, and many would rather wait for the right buyer than see their house photographed for a portal.

Discretion is part of the value

For sellers, an off-market sale protects the family, the staff and the house itself. For buyers, it means access to homes that simply cannot be found any other way — and a calmer, more considered negotiation.