By Cristen Lincoln, February 18, 2020
Sometimes you have to get out of the box and make a leap to meet your goals. It’s no secret that buying and selling a home at the same time can be complicated. Without the funds to make a purchase while still owning and living in your current home, it gets even more tricky. Add to that a couple of kids who walk to school, an adorable pup named Tacey, and two parents who need to take care of them all and it takes it to another level. Finding the right house is one step, putting it all together is something different. When John and Katia found their perfect family “Upgrade Home”, they still owned “Little Red” their first and current house. We crunched numbers, and buying without having Little Red sold, wasn’t a viable option. So, we got creative. The seller of Upgrade had already moved and his house was sitting empty. We put a strategy together where John, Katia, their kids and pup, could move into Upgrade prior to closing, paying rent until Little Red sold. We sold the idea passionately, and the seller went for it! How could he not? They are truly one of the most adorable families on the planet. They moved into Upgrade, and we got Little Red all dolled up as fast as we could. It was sale pending within 5 days of hitting the market. Now everything is going to close, and since they already got the keys to their new home, they will just be doing a high-five on closing day. What a day it will be! It was a long time comin’ but they got creative, trusted in themselves and in us, and we did it. I’m so happy for them! A very feel-good success story for a very wonderful 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
