By Cristen Lincoln, April 13, 2018
Mom & Daughter duo Laureen & Lisa were on the hunt for a move in ready two bedroom updated condo. Right now Laureen resides in California full time but she is looking to spend more time in Portland to be closer to her daughter Lisa and two grandchildren. She knew she wanted to be east side. She didn’t have a preference on NE or SE just as long as she could walk to her daughters house from where ever she landed. Laureen is a walker, up to 10 miles a day, she says it is so she can enjoy all the good coffee and farm to table restaurants Portland has to offer, and I don’t blame her. She ended up finding a few great condo options but none that really spoke to her. So when we came across an updated condo just off Hawthorne with two oversized bedrooms, I had to rush over there to face-time her. Instantly we knew it was the ONE! We ended up in a competing offer situation and got back up. While we were bummed we all had a lingering feeling that this condo was meant to be Laureen’s. So when we got the call moving us into first position we were elated. Laureen didn’t even see the condo in person until the inspection period. She loved it! She was so excited to learn that Jam, Grand Central bakery and Hotlips were all on her block. She is filled with joy knowing she will be making many wonderful memories in the neighborhood with her family.
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
