By Cristen Lincoln, February 28, 2020
After a stint in North Carolina, Luke and Hilary are moving back home to start a family and be near friends and loved ones. Shopping for a home from afar adds a layer of complication to an already complicated process. luckily, their family in town, being so excited to have them back, was on board to stand in for showings, and be along during video tours to give perspective and advice. 
One Friday night, last minute when we all had other plans, we moved everything around to look at the perfect colonial on the perfect street that had just hit the market. It couldn’t have been a better fit. Everything on the wish list was there, and to add to the pressure, there was a line of buyers waiting to get in to look at it. We had to move so fast!! They were brave, and trusted in us and their family to make the call. We really wrote an aggressive offer, and came out on top by the skin of our teeth! Whew! We hustled and negotiated our way through the short inspection period to everyone’s satisfaction, and rode a roller coaster of timing delays as the elderly seller struggled to get her paperwork notarized in England by the right person and get documents back to the US. Now, we are ready to deliver keys to the excited first time homeowners! I feel like we just ran a marathon!
Also, this story goes to show it really does take a village to make our way through life, and having family and friends who have your back is priceless. And of course, a great REALTOR® to lean on is critical too! 🙂
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
