By Cristen Lincoln, December 9, 2019
Mike and Diego are New York transplants we had the honor of helping find their perfect Portland home just over a year ago. We’ve stayed in touch and enjoyed watching them put roots down here.
Rick, Mike’s dad, is also an East Coaster. He decided to trade in his multi-acre property to head west and be near his kids. Being used to a natural setting, he needed a home with an established garden, and sense of privacy, but in the heart of NE. When here he planned to enjoy doing fun things and being with family, so a move in ready place was important. No remodeling! Before he even came out to look, he was stalking a particular place online. It was beautifully updated, surrounded by gardens and just a few short blocks to Mike and Diego’s house. We added it to the list of places to visit when he flew out. He saw lots of houses, but the one he had already fell in love with online, delivered. It was perfect. It was also overpriced. It took some doing, but we were able to find a price that both buyer and seller could accept, substantially under the asking price. Then we sailed through inspections and on to closing. Now Mike can move out to his perfect home, walk to visit his family, grab a coffee and do all the things exactly as he had dreamed when planning this move. Mike, Diego, and Rick are thrilled and we are 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
