How celebrity deals get done

Real estate agent Adam Modlin is one of maybe ten brokers in the city who can tell you where Alex Rodriguez and Britney Spears sleep, but he’s not about to tell anyone. The broker specializes in representing celebrity buyers who usually wish to keep their purchases out of the media. Modlin, who last year did more than $200 million in transactions, is part of a small network of brokers involved in the higher-end residences that personally contact each other about buyers and sellers rather than jeopardize the clients’ privacy through listings.