By Cristen Lincoln, April 24, 2020
I can’t imagine completing construction on a custom built 3,000 sq ft dream home, and then shortly after, decide to make a cross country move. Well, that’s just what Micheal and Wendy did. Two years ago they flew out from Virginia to the Pacific Northwest to visit colleges with their daughter Miranda. They rented an airbnb in Sellwood and immediately fell in love with the city. They couldn’t believe the proximity to the mountains and the beach. They loved that you could visit both in one day! They enjoyed walking the surrounding neighborhoods with their dog Wilbur, and discovering some of our fantastic local farm to table restaurants and grocery stores. They even became regulars at a local tea shop in no time.
Dreading their return flight home, they started talking about the idea of making a move to Portland and what that would look like. Without even having all the answers, they took a leap of faith and decided to list their brand new house and find a short term rental in Portland. Once in Portland, they hit the ground running with a REALTOR® they found online. The REALTOR® seemed bothered to be showing them homes, and they quickly realized they were not a top priority for that Agent.. When they stumbled upon a house of mine listed in Mt. Tabor, they gave me a call. We hit it off right away on the phone, and they wanted to meet in person. We set up a meeting to learn about their search and talk about expectations. We were honored that Wendy and Michael decided to work with our team! We are committed to our clients and the team is there for you for the whole journey no matter how long it takes. We will guide you every step of the way. We can’t promise it won’t have its challenges, but we will be right there with you, finding solutions together. That was the kind of spirit and service they were looking for.
With a new found confidence, we started shopping for homes together right away. We looked high and low and found a couple of great options and wrote very competitive offers, only to learn we came in second place. As heartbreaking as this was, I reassured them their house was out there and that they would love it! Sure enough, a house came up on the same street they wrote their very first offer on. We didn’t waste any time and wrote a very strong offer right away. We even got to meet the owner and chat with him while we were there viewing it. Turns out, the seller just moved around the corner and was hoping for some great neighbors. He accepted our offer and is delighted to have Wendy and Micheal joining the neighborhood. Finally, after a long search and lots of patience and dedication, Wendy and Micheal couldn’t be happier moving into a home they truly love. We couldn’t be more pleased either!
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
