Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker — Sotheby's International Realty
New York, New York
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Sotheby's International Realty is a global luxury residential real estate brokerage brand founded in 1976 as a real estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house. It operates through two entities: Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, the independently owned affiliate (franchise) network, and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc., which operates the company-owned brokerages. As of year-end 2024, the network spanned more than 1,100 offices in 84 countries and territories, with more than 26,100 independent sales associates, reporting US$157 billion in 2024 global sales volume (company-reported). Philip A. White, Jr. serves as president and CEO. Historically owned by Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (formerly Realogy), the brand moved under Compass, Inc. after Compass completed its all-stock combination with Anywhere Real Estate Inc. on January 9, 2026.
Profile Facts
| Name | Leslie S. Modell |
|---|---|
| Market | New York, New York |
| Brokerage | Sotheby's International Realty |
| Title | Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker |
| Website | https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate/180-a-1182-62280599/leslie-s-modell |
| Membership Tier | platinum |
About Leslie S. Modell
Leslie S. Modell, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker, and founder of The Leslie S. Modell Team, is a top producing broker in Manhattan who was ranked among the top 10 agents in the Sotheby's International Realty East Side Manhattan Brokerage for 2019 and among the top 1% in sales of Realogy Brokerage Group's agent network from 2015-2018. A native New Yorker, Leslie has developed lasting relationships with many of New York's elite and is an expert in dealing with the world's most sophisticated high-end clientele. She recently launched the Global Luxury Property Network Group with other top-producing Sotheby's International Realty brokers, a networking group connecting industry leaders and innovators worldwide. Throughout her successful career, Leslie has received prominent media recognition as an industry authority. She and her deals have been featured in major publications including The New York Times, Crain's, New York Magazine, The New York Post, The New York Daily News, The Real Deal, Avenue Magazine, and numerous others. Leslie has also appeared on NY1 and Open House NYC and was the featured broker and host for many years on HGTV's highly popular Selling New York program, where she showcased her expertise and exclusive listings. Leslie is proud to be New York Residential real estate (NYRS) certified by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the highest level of achievement in residential real estate. Leslie joined Sotheby's International Realty to ensure her clients receive the optimal brand awareness, global reach, and marketing prowess they deserve. Whether she is selling a luxurious co-op, condo, penthouse, or townhouse uptown, or a distinctive downtown loft, she delivers superior service to clients in every price range and handles each deal with impeccable attention to detail.
New York Luxury Real Estate Expertise
Leslie S. Modell serves clients in New York, New York luxury real estate market through Sotheby's International Realty.
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Leslie S. Modell is a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker with Sotheby's International Realty serving New York, New York.
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Leslie S. Modell — New York Luxury Real Estate Agent
Leslie S. Modell is a luxury real estate agent serving New York with Sotheby's International Realty. Leslie S. Modell, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker, and founder of The Leslie S. Modell Team, is a top producing broker in Manhattan who was ranked among the top 10 agents in the Sotheby's International Realty East Side Manhattan Brokerage for 2019 and among the top 1% in sales of Realogy Brokerage Group's agent network from 2015-2018. A native New Yorker, Leslie has developed lasting relationships with many of New York's elite and is an expert in dealing with the world's…
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