By Cristen Lincoln, April 18, 2019
Shannon and Mac have a love for older homes. They wanted a craftsman or four square that would give them plenty of room to raise their 2 young sons. We had been looking together to find their forever home since spring of 2017. Back then, we had a couple false starts and disappointments and ultimately they decided to put their home search on hold for a while.
Fast forward to this Spring. We got an email from Shannon saying that they were ready to start causally looking again in the Piedmont neighborhood. She had a couple homes she already wanted to check out as soon as possible. We all hustled with excitement to go look at them but both were not what they were looking once we got inside. That same weekend, got a call from Shannon that they had stopped by an open house in Piedmont and it was perfect! Elated for them, we immediately got to work helping them craft a competitive offer. With two offers on the table we knew we had to bring it, doing everything in our power to have theirs be the offer the Sellers would choose.
We were on pins and needles waiting to hear the Sellers decision. After a few hours we got the great news, our offer was chosen! Mac & Shannon were ecstatic, you could hear the joy in their voices. Next, they asked how quickly do you think we could list our current house? “As quickly as possible”, we said! Buying and selling homes at the same time has it’s own challenges but with our team to support them, we got it done! We negotiated overlapping possession dates so Mac and Shannon will have all the time they need to make the move from one house to the other without too much stress. The new backyard has plenty of room for them to put a fire pit in just like the one they had in their other backyard. Enjoy!
Cristen Lincoln
Principal Broker | Earth Advantage | Business Development | OR
She/Her
Cristen has been a Portland real estate broker since 1993, giving her an exceptional understanding of the industry and the local market. She was born here, grew up here, and raised her own family here. She knows the parks, the farmers’ markets, the schools, the hidden corners, and the joyful quirks of Portland’s bustling neighborhoods.
Cristen’s deep-rooted knowledge of the area means she understands the audience for a house. She understands what a potential buyer is looking for, the process they go through when choosing a home, and what details matter most. This makes her the ideal guide to help you prepare your home for market. She is an expert in maximizing the value of your home while minimizing unnecessary improvements.
With the confident and tranquil mastery that comes with experience, Cristen is often three steps ahead—holding future possibilities, ideas, and strategies that will navigate her clients toward achieving their long-term goals. Known for her calm demeanor in the face of any size challenge, Cristen is respected in her industry for being an exceptional negotiator and strong advocate for her clients, even in the toughest of circumstances.
With intention and spirit, Cristen has built her real estate team around her core values of honesty, hard work, follow-through, and serious play.
A top broker in the city, Cristen has been named a Portland Monthly Five Star Agent year after year. She has received the Seven Star Certificate of Excellence and the Top 500 in the nation award from Broker★Agent™ Advisor. Cristen is a key member of Living Room Realty’s leadership team where she mentors, teaches, and coaches Portland’s top real estate brokers.
When not working, Cristen is likely immersed in outdoor play with her husband, her kids, or a pup by her side. Whether she’s hiking, gardening, snowboarding, or walking the sands of the Oregon Coast, nature is the place Cristen goes for inspiration and restorative balance.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS- Broker★Agent™ Advisor ‘Top 500" and "Certificate of Excellence"
- Portland Monthly Five Star Agent for past 7 years
- 10 Best of 2015: Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Real Estate Professionals
- Mt Tabor Park Stewardship Fund Committee Member
- Past PMAR Public Relations Committee Member
- Former Mt Tabor Middle school PTA and Auction Committee Member
- Past PTA board member at Atkinson school and Auction Committee Member
- Franklin High School PTA Member
- Impact NW Volunteer and Community Liaison
- Past Member Rose Chapter National Charity League
- Member 99 Girlfriends Collective Giving For Impact
- T: 503-260-2414
- cristen@livingroomre.com
