EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Wolves of Real Estate’ Director Reveals the Unanswered Questions Behind the Alexander Brothers’ Downfall

Before their names became synonymous with a federal sex-trafficking case, Tal and Oren Alexander built careers selling some of the country’s most expensive homes. Now, a documentary examining the brothers and their crimes is raising questions about the role wealth, professional prestige, and exclusive social circles played in giving them access to women.Peacock’s three-part series, “The Wolves of Real Estate: The Alexander Brothers,” examines the rise and downfall of Tal, Oren, and their brother Alon, tracing a story that stretched from luxury properties and lavish parties to a Manhattan courtroom.All three were convicted of federal sex offenses, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, on March 9. On Oct. 27, each was sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.Speaking exclusively to Realtor.com®, Emma Schwartz, director of “The Wolves of Real Estate: The Alexander Brothers,” says the brothers’ status helped draw women into their orbit, while cautioning against assuming that every allegation involved their professional lives.Loading...Before their names became synonymous with a federal sex-trafficking case,...