By Cristen Lincoln, July 1, 2019
Jordan and Jamie moved from North Portland to Mt Tabor in 2014. They enrolled their daughter at Atkinson Elementary, and set about joining and getting to know the neighborhood. It turns out Mt. Tabor was the perfect fit! They’ve made many great friends and neighbors and have loved the school, parents and community. They also loved their super charming bungalow on 56th street. But, it wasn’t full-filling all their needs. They talked quite a bit about remodeling versus moving. The most compelling reason for them to remodel, was that they loved their neighbors and neighborhood. They DID NOT want to leave Mt. Tabor. I met with them to go over pros and cons, and give them an idea of before and after remodel values.
While still in the throes of meeting with me and an architect, gathering information, an amazing house came on the market just a few blocks away. We were all out of town when it came up, and there was a last minute scramble to get back and walk through. It was awesome! I knew the house well, I had it listed the last time it was on the market. Long story short, there was a race to get pre-approved, write an offer and submit. We got our offer in at the last moment. As things sometimes go, they didn’t get their offer accepted. There was a bidding war and ultimately someone else came in stronger. Man, they were bummed, but knew they had done everything they could. So, they applied for a home equity loan, and called their architect, taking it as a sign to stay put.
Little did we know that first house was just a fire drill. Barely a week later, their real dream home came on the market. A home the likes of which they didn’t think they could find in Mt Tabor. An amazing mid-century home on .66 acres, with not one, but two giant redwood trees. The remodeled kitchen with huge sliding door to the patio and entertaining area sealed the deal and they wrote the offer of a life time. They had some serious competition, but having just been through the process, they were ready to get down to brass tacks. We wrote an offer with as many strong points as we could conjure up, sent a letter with photos, and acted as the squeaky wheel until we got the news; they came out on top! Just barely. Someone else came out swinging too, but we edged them out enough to win first position. This house was the real fire, and they were to ready to take action! I’m so excited for them to have a home they love, that meets all their needs, right in their neighborhood!
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
