Blog Buyer Finding the right puzzle pieces

Finding the right puzzle pieces

By Cristen Lincoln, May 4, 2021

Ann and Paul are moving to Portland to be closer to family, and not only were they buying their first house, they were doing it from the east coast! Distance and time differences don’t get in our way of helping folks meet their goals! They had a timeline for arrival, and really wanted to be very close to family. We did face time showings, met family members at homes and hunted and searched. We found a few options, but none close enough to the people they are moving all the way across the country to be near. So we shifted gears, and found a house within walking distance! It’s not the first choice style of home, but has really good bones, and room to build equity. Most important, their sisters are just an arms reach away! Along with the keys to their new house, they will get a whole new city to enjoy and family to see as often as they like. We couldn’t be more happy for all of them! We love helping folks bring their hopes and dreams alive, and can easily adapt and shift until we find the perfect mix of house, location, price, timing. It’s part of what we love about this honored work we get to do! Finding the right puzzle pieces, and seeing the joy in our clients when it all comes together! If you or anyone you know needs a strong, adaptable and caring team to help with a move, we’d love to be the ones!

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
  • BrokerAgent™ 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
AT YOUR SERVICE Meet my Team • Owner/Partner: Jenelle Isaacson • Principal Brokers: Cody Thurman and Paul D'Souza • Licensed Broker: Stacey Pongracz-Bartha • Team Coordinator/Principal Broker: Deborah Holmes • Client Services and Marketing Department: Whitney Diffenderfer References available upon request.
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  • T: 503-260-2414
  • cristen@livingroomre.com

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