By Cristen Lincoln, August 19, 2019
Grant & Sherry have been living in a craftsman style home just off Division street for 12 years. Over the years they have lovingly restored every room except the kitchen. They considered themselves caretakers for the beautiful old home and did all they could to make sure it wold still be around for another 100 years. When they decided they could no longer live with just one bathroom, they started making plans to update the kitchen and add a master bath. After many back and forth chats with their architects they realized the remodel they desired was ultimately cost prohibitive.
While they were super bummed because they loved their home, they were excited to meet with us and talk through their options of finding another home to love. They were willing to jump right in and trust us to help them get their house sold and help them find another one just as great.
We found a buyer for their home quickly, we negotiated with the new buyers to allow plenty of time for Grant and Sherry to find the new home and get moved in before they had to move out of the old. We finally found it, a gorgeous big Craftsman with a giant front porch, oversized rooms, tall ceilings and two bathrooms. They plan on being great caretakers for this home as well, and will be doing some restoration and updating to the new house so that it too will last another 100 years. They couldn’t be more excited to make this house their own, and we couldn’t be more excited to see how beautiful it will become under their stewardship.
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
