Frances Langbecker
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker | Licensed as Frances V. Langbecker
Awards
20 award winning years including #2 Nationwide.
Real Trends Best NYC Agents List - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Real Trends Best NYC Agents List - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
"The greatest reward is what my clients have had to say about my service."
Media
Doris Roberts' former NYC home finds a buyer
Frances on French radio reports about the past US subprime crisis
Frances on French radio reports about the past US subprime crisis
Motto
"I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
About Frances
Frances made a name for herself as a premier Manhattan broker with an award-winning business - 100 percent from referrals. After having a reputation for record-breaking sales as the Senior VP National Sales Director at The Atlantic, then at The New York Daily News, Frances brought her sales expertise, marketing, business acumen, and superior customer service to the real estate industry. Most agents are transactional. Frances is not. She looks at each client as a lifetime relationship with their needs coming first. She approaches each sale uniquely. She comes up with a business strategy, implements it, and succeeds every time. Frances' skills and expertise have been acknowledged via industry awards every year since entering the real estate marketplace. While the recognition is nice, nothing means as much to her as what her clients have to say:
"You’re the f’n boss!” - Cary Fukunaga, Emmy Award Winning Director
"Frances Langbecker is my hero! She handled the sale of my property with grace, integrity, and professionalism. She never asked me to compromise on my original offer, and still made the buyer feel great about the deal. In the end, everyone was thrilled. It was quick, easy, and beautifully handled." - Camryn Manheim, Actress
"As retired New Yorkers, we certainly weren’t looking forward to the ordeal of buying a new apartment and selling an old one. We had been through the arduous ordeal several times in our decades of marriage, but then along came Frances Langbecker - part life coach, part interior decorator, part caring BFF, but most importantly, an expert real estate agent. Frances made the experience not only painless, but rather joyful. She wisely negotiated our sale and our purchase in record time. She’s a straight shooter with the sensibilities of a true New Yorker - funny, bold, and oh so knowledgeable about the Big Apple. You can’t go wrong with Frances Langbecker."
- Neil And Rachelle Harwayne, Retired Deputy Superintendent for Finance in New York City Public High Schools;
Retired Superintendent of Community School District #2
"I love dealing with someone who’s amazing at their job. All New Yorkers think they are real estate experts, but then you meet Frances. She got me more than I ever thought, and got me my ideal loft for less than I thought possible. I’ve never been so happy to be so wrong."
"I love dealing with someone who’s amazing at their job. All New Yorkers think they are real estate experts, but then you meet Frances. She got me more than I ever thought, and got me my ideal loft for less than I thought possible. I’ve never been so happy to be so wrong."
- Professor Martin Farah-Colton, Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University
"I told you that you are the best. It’s been a process, but all along your instincts were right on the money! Thanks!"
"I told you that you are the best. It’s been a process, but all along your instincts were right on the money! Thanks!"
- Les Goodstein, retired President and Chief Operating Officer of the New York Daily News
"Giada was lucky to have met you, with all your knowledge and patience."
"Giada was lucky to have met you, with all your knowledge and patience."
- Jerry Myman, Business Manager for Giada De Laurentiis
"We were introduced to Frances as a straight shooter. Better than that, however, she is a total professional. Besides being extremely knowledgeable and a masterful negotiator, she absorbed much of the chaos of the twists and turns of our purchase. She kept us in the loop, and while she's all heart, she kept us focused and disciplined, and didn't let our emotions drive the process. We could never have closed the deal without her, and this apartment is the one we have been waiting for. While we have no intention of moving (ever), we might almost consider it so we can continue to spend time with Frances."
"We were introduced to Frances as a straight shooter. Better than that, however, she is a total professional. Besides being extremely knowledgeable and a masterful negotiator, she absorbed much of the chaos of the twists and turns of our purchase. She kept us in the loop, and while she's all heart, she kept us focused and disciplined, and didn't let our emotions drive the process. We could never have closed the deal without her, and this apartment is the one we have been waiting for. While we have no intention of moving (ever), we might almost consider it so we can continue to spend time with Frances."
- Jodi Ganz, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at Belfer Management LLC
"When it comes to the hunt for an apartment, Frances is optimistic, funny, ceaselessly energetic, and tough. Exactly what we needed as newcomers to the cut-throat Manhattan housing market. We'd use her again in a heartbeat. And, as an extra dividend, she's also become a good friend."
"When it comes to the hunt for an apartment, Frances is optimistic, funny, ceaselessly energetic, and tough. Exactly what we needed as newcomers to the cut-throat Manhattan housing market. We'd use her again in a heartbeat. And, as an extra dividend, she's also become a good friend."
- Erik Larson, best-selling author of In the Garden of Beasts and Devil in the White City
"Frances Langbecker is a diligent, industrious, amusing, and thoughtful agent who shows as much interest and care for her clients after the deal as well as before."
"Frances Langbecker is a diligent, industrious, amusing, and thoughtful agent who shows as much interest and care for her clients after the deal as well as before."
- Piers Morgan, host of The Piers Morgan Tonight Show
"When we were looking for a home in Manhattan, we faced many challenges - trying to find the right location, the necessary bedrooms, the most appropriate layout. It was a daunting search, but one that seemed to inspire Frances. Within days, she had arranged a tour of properties in our price range, meeting all our requirements. Having taken the time to really understand those requirements, she ensured that not a moment of our time was wasted. More than that, once we found the property we fell in love with, Frances was there to help us through the purchase every step of the way. She took all the anxiety out of what can be a fraught experience. We could not have been happier with the help, guidance, and expertise she provided. We could also not be happier in our wonderful New York home."
"When we were looking for a home in Manhattan, we faced many challenges - trying to find the right location, the necessary bedrooms, the most appropriate layout. It was a daunting search, but one that seemed to inspire Frances. Within days, she had arranged a tour of properties in our price range, meeting all our requirements. Having taken the time to really understand those requirements, she ensured that not a moment of our time was wasted. More than that, once we found the property we fell in love with, Frances was there to help us through the purchase every step of the way. She took all the anxiety out of what can be a fraught experience. We could not have been happier with the help, guidance, and expertise she provided. We could also not be happier in our wonderful New York home."
- Martin Dunn, Editor in Chief for the New York Daily News
"Frances not only found our apartment in record time, but got a price we were thrilled with, even in uncertain financial times. Besides being totally professional, she was a pleasure to deal with. I am eternally grateful to her for making this a smooth move for us." - Aaron Comess, Drummer for the Spin Doctors
"The first time I met Frances Langbecker was at an apartment she was selling as an exclusive. I didn't like brokers at all, and I let her know it. Yet she shrugged it off. When I walked out of that apartment, I no longer disliked all brokers. I called Frances the next day, and asked her to help sell my current place as well as buy a new one. She was unflappable from the get-go. Frances is one of those rare people who can tell you what you really don't want to hear, but make you love her for doing so. She helped me find my Manhattan dream-home, and get a record-breaking price for the apartment I was selling. Frances is a fantastic broker and an even better person. You won't regret working with her for a minute." - Dean Stallone, President of PMD Promotions
"I don't think I've met anyone as skilled at managing the negotiation process as Frances. She excels at navigating the emotional aspects of a transaction. This is the most critical skill an agent can have." - Avisheh Avini, Attorney
"Frances was amazing to work with. Even in the midst of the economic recession of 2008, she was able to sell our condo in less than a month. She knew the market, and knew how to present our home in the best light. She went above and beyond the call of duty for us, and was a great advocate for our interests. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and would work with her again in the future."
"Frances not only found our apartment in record time, but got a price we were thrilled with, even in uncertain financial times. Besides being totally professional, she was a pleasure to deal with. I am eternally grateful to her for making this a smooth move for us." - Aaron Comess, Drummer for the Spin Doctors
"The first time I met Frances Langbecker was at an apartment she was selling as an exclusive. I didn't like brokers at all, and I let her know it. Yet she shrugged it off. When I walked out of that apartment, I no longer disliked all brokers. I called Frances the next day, and asked her to help sell my current place as well as buy a new one. She was unflappable from the get-go. Frances is one of those rare people who can tell you what you really don't want to hear, but make you love her for doing so. She helped me find my Manhattan dream-home, and get a record-breaking price for the apartment I was selling. Frances is a fantastic broker and an even better person. You won't regret working with her for a minute." - Dean Stallone, President of PMD Promotions
"I don't think I've met anyone as skilled at managing the negotiation process as Frances. She excels at navigating the emotional aspects of a transaction. This is the most critical skill an agent can have." - Avisheh Avini, Attorney
"Frances was amazing to work with. Even in the midst of the economic recession of 2008, she was able to sell our condo in less than a month. She knew the market, and knew how to present our home in the best light. She went above and beyond the call of duty for us, and was a great advocate for our interests. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and would work with her again in the future."
- Kimberly Burnett, Independent Consultant and non-resident fellow at The Brookings Institution
"We have worked with Frances on multiple Manhattan transactions over the past few years. In our experience, no one knows the market like she does, and she uses that insight to get great results for her clients. We wouldn't work with anyone else."
"We have worked with Frances on multiple Manhattan transactions over the past few years. In our experience, no one knows the market like she does, and she uses that insight to get great results for her clients. We wouldn't work with anyone else."
- Kelly Clark, Former CEO at GroupM Worldwide
“All kinds of factors come into play when you're selling one apartment in New York City and buying another. Luck is certainly one of them. Frances Langbecker sold my old apartment in one day, got my asking price, and helped me get a great deal on my new apartment. She is everything you want in a real estate agent and so much more, including lucky.”
“All kinds of factors come into play when you're selling one apartment in New York City and buying another. Luck is certainly one of them. Frances Langbecker sold my old apartment in one day, got my asking price, and helped me get a great deal on my new apartment. She is everything you want in a real estate agent and so much more, including lucky.”
- Taylor Mali, Renowned poet, author, and speaker
“As a buyer of real estate for the first time in Manhattan, when I met Frances and observed her representing her client, I was quickly impressed with her acute knowledge of the neighborhood and the market as a whole. Her real estate acumen, no-nonsense, honest approach was refreshing. Not only did she expedite and ultimately closed our deal, she made me as the buyer feel good about my decision on the purchase side. In my experience, it takes a strong, knowledgeable real estate professional with Frances' traits to break through the clutter for both sellers and buyers to get deals done in the crowded NYC residential real estate market.”
“As a buyer of real estate for the first time in Manhattan, when I met Frances and observed her representing her client, I was quickly impressed with her acute knowledge of the neighborhood and the market as a whole. Her real estate acumen, no-nonsense, honest approach was refreshing. Not only did she expedite and ultimately closed our deal, she made me as the buyer feel good about my decision on the purchase side. In my experience, it takes a strong, knowledgeable real estate professional with Frances' traits to break through the clutter for both sellers and buyers to get deals done in the crowded NYC residential real estate market.”
- Tony Cashman, CEO of Cashman + Katz Integrated Communications
"I have been admittedly speculative of realtors based on past experiences both here abroad. Rarely did I have a sense that the realtors' interests were perfectly aligned with mine. After all, they were going to get something whether or not I was fully satisfied with the transaction, and might be inclined to advise me to pursue a transaction without fully considering my best interests in order to make a 'fast buck'. Those reservations were entirely shattered after I recently worked with Ms. Frances Langbecker, who coordinated the sale of my condominium near Union Square. The transaction required a high level of savvy experience in order to address my unique and rather complicated circumstances at the time. As soon as I hired Ms. Langbecker, she began formulating a detailed, comprehensive strategy for the maximization of the value of my property, suitably tailored to my preferences. Within only four days of the initial meeting, I was in a position to evaluate numerous offers that provided me with various win/win scenarios. It is thanks to the diligence, professionalism, in-depth knowledge of the market, and the profound sense of what a customer wants, demonstrated by Ms. Langbecker, that I was happy to finalize a transaction that well aligned with my objectives in mind, and in an impressively timely manner. Sincerely, a thoroughly satisfied customer who believes that my money was well spent."
"I have been admittedly speculative of realtors based on past experiences both here abroad. Rarely did I have a sense that the realtors' interests were perfectly aligned with mine. After all, they were going to get something whether or not I was fully satisfied with the transaction, and might be inclined to advise me to pursue a transaction without fully considering my best interests in order to make a 'fast buck'. Those reservations were entirely shattered after I recently worked with Ms. Frances Langbecker, who coordinated the sale of my condominium near Union Square. The transaction required a high level of savvy experience in order to address my unique and rather complicated circumstances at the time. As soon as I hired Ms. Langbecker, she began formulating a detailed, comprehensive strategy for the maximization of the value of my property, suitably tailored to my preferences. Within only four days of the initial meeting, I was in a position to evaluate numerous offers that provided me with various win/win scenarios. It is thanks to the diligence, professionalism, in-depth knowledge of the market, and the profound sense of what a customer wants, demonstrated by Ms. Langbecker, that I was happy to finalize a transaction that well aligned with my objectives in mind, and in an impressively timely manner. Sincerely, a thoroughly satisfied customer who believes that my money was well spent."
- Amr El-Bayoumi
“Frances knew exactly what I wanted before I knew it myself. She was absolutely correct in matching me with the best apartment for me, and I am thrilled with the result.”
“Frances knew exactly what I wanted before I knew it myself. She was absolutely correct in matching me with the best apartment for me, and I am thrilled with the result.”
- Eric Margules, President of Margules Properties
“I'll certainly be sending people your way. You go the 'extra', as the kids say.”
“I'll certainly be sending people your way. You go the 'extra', as the kids say.”
- Maura Griffin, CFP®, MBA, Founder, and CEO of Blue Spark Capital Advisors
"We loved working with you, and you will always be apart of our new home!"
- Anisha Dasgupta and Christopher Beauchamp,
Deputy Solicitor General for the Office of the New York State Attorney General;
Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School
"You've been amazing Frances, at every step of this ongoing process. Leader and advisor at the same time. Very much appreciate what you're doing for us." - Olivier Stip, President of C.D. Peacock