
Awards
(1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2010-2024).
-Bergen Magazine Top Real Estate Agents 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Specialties
Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent
Education
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"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!"
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"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!"
★★★★★
"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!"
★★★★★
"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!"
★★★★★
"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)."
★★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
"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."

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 Realtors® 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 Ekblom’s Listings
Frances Ekblom’s Transactions
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- 6
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401 Mountain Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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- 5
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125 Glenwood Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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- Bedrooms
- 7
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- 7
107 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
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- Bedrooms
- 3
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123 South Maple Avenue, Unit 2, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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- Bedrooms
- 3
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- 5
22 Silent Nest Way, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417