Frances Hanson Ekblom

Frances Hanson Ekblom

Licensed Broker Associate

Awards

-New Jersey RealtorsĀ® Circle of Excellence Sales Award
(1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2010-2024).
-Real Trends Americas Best Real Estate Professionals list 2021, 2022 & 2023
-Bergen Magazine Top Real Estate Agents 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Specialties

Designation: Certified Negotiation Expert
Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent

Education

Columbia University, New York -Bachelor of Arts, English and Literature/Letter and Pre Law



Client Testimonials

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​ ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…We had a wonderful experience with Frances and would definitely recommend her. When we decided to sell our home, we interviewed a few realtors from town. Frances came prepared with a thorough presentation and knowledge of the local market. She immediately began helping us prepare our home to list, including providing recommendations to the home, as well as a service list to help us achieve it. While doing the work on our house we began to search for our new home. Frances took us to dozens of houses in Bergen County walking us through what we had indicated to her we were looking for . At times it was very overwhelming for us but Frances was a calm voice of reason throughout. Any time we had a question, if she didn’t know the answer, she would get back to us with one the next day. She was committed, reachable and always pleasant and professional to work with. If we ever move again we will definitely reach out to Frances.

ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Working with Frances was one of the best decisions we made early on in our home search. She is not only incredibly knowledgable of the local market, but she is warm, caring, responsive, and an overall pleasure to work with. During an otherwise stressful process I felt so comfortable having an advocate who was truly invested in finding my family and me our perfect home. We highly recommend Frances and her team!

ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Frances is the best realtor in town. She helped us find and buy our dream home and provided exceptional advise and support throughout the process in this crazy market. She treated us as if we were her own family and we hope to remain close for many years to come. We will be referring all our friends and family to Frances!

ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Working with Frances was the best. She is truly the expert on Ridgewood real estate, and was a pleasure to work with. She makes you feel comfortable every step of the way and does an excellent job negotiating for her clients. My husband and I were moving from an NYC rental apartment and Frances helped us buy our first home together. Highly recommend working with Frances!"

ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Frances far exceeded our expectations in selling our home. This was our first time selling, and we had no idea what to expect. Frances held our hand through every step of the process, was always in contact, and ensured the sale progressed in a smooth and timely fashion. She was candid and consistently advocated for us, which was so important for us as first time home sellers.
Frances truly became a friend during the process, which says so much. My husband and I have joked that we are actually (somewhat) sad to be done with the sales process, because we miss talking to her! We would recommend Frances to everyone!

ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…My husband and I bought and sold two homes with Frances in the town of Ridgewood. Please trust when I write there is NO one else you want helping you buy a home. Frances knows this market better than anyone and can negotiate a deal with her eyes closed. There is a reason she is a top selling agent in the state of New Jersey. Perhaps most importantly, she is just great to be around due to her friendly and warm disposition. Don't bother with anyone else!

ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Frances is the ultimate professional: extremely knowledgable, hard-working and a great collaborator. She helped us sell our house in Glen Rock (and buy a house in Ridgewood - within less than a month!). We enjoyed every minute of working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in Ridgewood (and surrounding towns).

ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Frances was fantastic when we sold our home! She is so conscientious and pays great attention to her clients and is insanely knowledgable about the market. We had already relocated before our house sold - she took great care of our house so that it was always camera ready with everything working (which included power outage and equipment repair - even hiring an exterminator to get rid of a varmint!). She handled the buyers and their agent quite well, and we got a very good outcome in a tough market. We would strongly recommend Frances for anyone selling their home in Ridgewood.

ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…We bought and then later sold our home with Frances Ekblom. Both times, she hit it out of the ball park. Frances' positive and energetic ways made it easy to navigate through the challenges of buying and selling a home. She never dropped the ball, stayed on top of details and both times brought the contract to conclusion successfully and without delay. Frances knows the inventory and the ebb and flow of the market. She gave us tips on how to stage our home and have it cleaned; four days later, we had an offer we accepted. She couldn't have done a better job. She was not only our realtor, but became our friend.

                                                                   


About Frances
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Frances Hanson Ekblom is a highly respected licensed broker associate with 30 years of experience in the real estate industry. Known for her steady presence and expert navigation through market fluctuations, Frances combines a distinctive personal approach with unwavering dedication. Her impressive achievements have consistently earned her recognition as Ridgewood’s #1 Agent in total sales volume for multiple years, including 2023 and 2024.* This success underscores the strong connections she maintains with both her clients and the properties she represents.

A lifelong Ridgewood native, Frances has deep roots in the community, enabling her to build lasting relationships and meaningful collaborations. She holds a bachelor's degree in English and Pre-Law from Columbia University, seamlessly integrating her academic expertise with a genuine passion for guiding clients toward their dream homes. As the founding agent at Compass in Ridgewood, Frances leverages cutting-edge technology and extensive resources to provide unparalleled service and expansive market reach.

Specializing in luxury properties, Frances excels at assisting clients with relocations to coveted destinations including the NJ shoreline, Florida, the Hamptons, and Nantucket. Her versatility and comprehensive approach consistently deliver superior client satisfaction.

Frances has been recognized on the RealTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list annually from 2021 through 2024 and has been honored with membership in the prestigious New Jersey RealtorsĀ® Circle of Excellence Sales Award for 14 consecutive years. With total sales exceeding $374 million from 2010 to 2024, Frances Hanson Ekblom remains a trusted partner throughout every step of the real estate journey.
*Source: NJMLS Market Share Report 1/1/23 -12/31/23 & 1/1/2024-12/16/24


Frances #1 in Ridgewood

Frances Hanson Ekblom’s Listings

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a view of a room with gym equipment
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet and shower
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a bed room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a toilet sink and shower
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a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a room with lots of furniture and a table
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator and a stove top oven
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a front view of a house with a yard
a aerial view of a house with outdoor space and swimming pool
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Listed By CompassUnder Contract - Under Contract

$2,800,000

6
Bedrooms
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a front view of house with yard and green space
a front view of a house with garden
a front view of a house with a yard garden and outdoor seating
a garden view with a seating space
a living room with furniture and a mirror
a hallway with furniture and wooden floor
a dining room with furniture a rug and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture large window and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture wooden floor and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a microwave
a kitchen with granite countertop a refrigerator and a sink
a living room with furniture and a table
a view of a balcony with wooden floor table and chairs
a backyard of a house with outdoor seating
a roof deck with a table and chairs with wooden floor and fence
a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor
a work room with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bedroom with bed and a large window
a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a window
a bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
a view of entryway with wooden floor and stairs
a bedroom with a bed and window
a bedroom with furniture and a couch
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a bathroom with a sink and a large mirror
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a spacious bathroom with a sink mirror vanity and a bathtub
a bedroom with a bed a couch and dresser
a view of a two chair and table in the balcony
a view of a room with stairs and a rug
a view of a room with gym equipment
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a granite countertop shower a mirror and a sink
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a hallway with paintings on the wall
a view of a pathway along with wooden stairs
a front view of a house with a garden
a view of a house with a yard and potted plants
an aerial view of a house with a yard and garden
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Listed By CompassUnder Contract - Under Contract

$2,095,000

6
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
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Acres