By Cristen Lincoln, November 3, 2020
First time home buyers Emily and Silas, had been working with a couple of different agents but didn’t feel they were getting the right level of service or attention they needed to find just the right house. After losing out on a house they really loved they knew they needed to switch things up. A very good friend of mine happened to be a coworker of Emily’s, she overheard their story and quickly referred them my way. I was excited and eager to help them and learn about what they were looking for. I was happy to share my knowledge about the home buying process and give them all the information they needed so they could be empowered home buyers in a competitive sellers market. We hit the ground running and didn’t stop until we found a home they loved. It was a little further outside their target location but the house had so many great qualities. Quiet street, one level, gardens and covered outdoor dining area. Inside the home the kitchens and baths had been updated and with 3 nice sized bedrooms. The layout would allow them to have a roommate to help them pay their mortgage. I knew this home was going to sell quickly and over the asking price. I stayed in touch with the listing agent to learn everything I could about what the sellers were looking for in offers. We gave them everything they needed along with a very competitive price. To our surprise we beat out 22 offers to get the house. Emily and Silas couldn’t couldn’t have been more ecstatic. Their persistence and determination really paid off.
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
