Leslie Modell was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Modell’s illustrious career from a native New Yorker beginning with hands-on experience as a real estate rookie to her ascendancy in luxury real estate partnering with Sotheby’s International Realty.

Modell 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. 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 2020 and among the top 1% in sales of Realogy Brokerage Group’s agent network from 2015 to 2018.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Modell.

Seth Semilof: After college [studying sociology and psychology], what did you do Leslie?

Leslie Modell: I pursued my music career with various different entrepreneurial businesses in between. Then, somewhere around 2004, I started to get the real estate bug. We were moving around a lot within Long Island to New York, etc., and I said, “looks like a fun job.”  I am a people person. I love to talk, and I am a good salesperson. I have always done sales my entire life, so I thought that the connection was very strong for me to branch out into real estate.

SS: When you got into the real estate business, what was your strategy coming in as a rookie?

LM: As a rookie, it is really important to get in at the base. Get your foundation set and that foundation will carry you the rest of your career. When I started, I did some hardcore walking to various buildings, introducing myself to different doormen, understanding floor plans understanding, researching different buildings, and getting educated. That is the most important takeaway of today: being an educated agent is everything. Knowing exactly the questions somebody will ask you about a specific building because typically it is the same question. If you are one step ahead of the game, you are always going to be that much more educated to someone and to give a feeling of trust and security to that seller or that buyer.

SS: You started small to get the singles and doubles and grew. Tell us how you are able to be successful in that.

LM: It is all about networking, getting your voice heard, and getting your brand out there. I actually have a social media company I work with specifically for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. You have to get the word out. You have to keep doing deal after deal after deal. Get seasoned. Get confident because the confidence plays. I was never afraid of the price point because if you can do a one bedroom, you could do a four bedroom. Once you get the confidence to build your business and build the momentum, you go to the next level. That is why I tell people in my team there is no deal too small because that studio buyer four years later, could become that three- or four-bedroom buyer.

SS: Where do you see the city [New York] right now?

LM: The city is definitely bouncing back. Those COVID discounts are in the rearview mirror. There are some discounted and there are some values still out in the fields but not like there was. I have personally been involved in multiple offer situations, so I do see a really good upward trajectory toward getting out of this cycle and moving into the next cycle. My business personally has been phenomenal. I have lots of contracts out. I have lots of my listings either closed or in contracts. We are certainly getting traction in the market.

SS: Where do you see your brand going over the next three to five years? Tell us a little about what you foresee in the future.

LM: I see myself growing constantly. I always know there is another plateau to reach, so right now, I have been building out my team. I have three people on my team and the next step would be growing that team, constantly evolving, constantly growing, and maybe getting into new development in the future. The sky is the limit for everyone in this industry and that is why I love it. Nothing is too far of a reach. You have a goal, you set your goal, and you go for it.

For more information, please contact Leslie Modell at (917) 488-5374 or leslies.modell@sothebyshomes.com.

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Leslie S Modell presents

Introducing an amazing 3 bedroom + flex room, 2.5 bathroom Park Avenue duplex, impeccably renovated and redesigned by Hottenroth and Joseph Architects, and Bunny Williams Interiors, a turnkey gem for discerning tastes. The luxurious 2-story residence likens the expansiveness and graciousness of townhouse living, yet enjoys the benefits of being in a handsome full-service doorman co-op in prime Lenox Hill.

Generous Cityproof windows invite in abundant natural light, framing lovely Park Avenue views to the east as well as tranquil tree-lined garden vistas to the south and west. A private entry foyer off the elevator welcomes your arrival, spilling into a central gallery enriched by a wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous hardwood floors, and stunning millwork. On either side sits a beautiful corner Park Ave-facing living room, and an elegant dining room with a striking bowed window, built-in banquette, and tranquil courtyard views. Open the custom floor-to-ceiling wood and frosted glass doors to both rooms to experience entertaining at its best, with a seamless flow from end to end for large-scale gatherings.

Adjoining the dining room is a finely-appointed modern windowed kitchen with everything the chef could want, from premium-quality full-height cabinetry to top-of-the-line Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Beyond is a large, private multipurpose room accessed by the kitchen and a separate service entrance. This ideal home office, extra bedroom, gym, or staff quarters comes complete with a ½ bath that can readily be converted to a full bath, a built-in, custom Murphy bed, a new Miele washer-dryer in a separate closet, and a media center.

An artful staircase ascends to the sleeping level with 3 peaceful bedrooms and 2 full stylish baths. The primary suite wraps you in luxury with custom-built-in closets, a huge dressing room with built-in cabinetry, and sumptuous spa bath with slab marble flooring and countertops, 4 custom built-in mirrored medicine cabinets, dual sinks, and a steam shower. An additional bedroom suite offers its own divine bath with shower and soaking tub, and the 3rd bedroom with a walk-in closet can serve as a perfect home office. Gigabit Fios and internet wired cabling throughout with 6 TVs and whole-house Sonos audio system, through – the wall and central air, further enhance the upscale lifestyle.

Designed by George and Edward Blum, 830 Park Avenue is a handsome 12-story, prewar neo-Georgian-style apartment building situated on the southwest corner of 76th Street. Amenities include a full-time doorman, a common garden, plus bike and storage rooms. Pets are allowed and pied a terre is accepted. The prized Upper East Side location is moments from Central Park, fine restaurants, fashionable boutiques, the 77th Street subway, and 79th street cross-town buses.

Address: 830 Park Ave 4/5C, New York, NY 10021

Price: $4,795,000

For more information, please contact Leslie S. Modell at 212-606-7668 or leslies.modell@sothebyshomes.com

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team is the exclusive real estate agent representing the real estate market of the Midtown East area of New York City, NY as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. Visit her Haute Residence profile here.

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