By Cristen Lincoln, April 30, 2019
I was doing a bathroom remodel in January. Looking for something different and seeking inspiration, I decided to check out Ferguson’s showroom in NW. As I was looking around at all the beautiful fixtures I ran into Jake, my old co-worker Jordyn’s spouse. He remembered me and totally jumped in to save the day as I was a bit overwhelmed with all the choices!. He helped me pick out everything I needed and I was grateful for his expertise and for making the process feel effortless. Jake mentioned he and Jordan had been casually looking at houses in Oregon City and they would contact me in the next year when they got serious.
Not even one month later I was out walking my dog and I got a call from Jordyn. She said that she and Jake went to an open house and after just a few minutes inside they both knew it was their dream home. It was a ranch style home on a half acre with a huge shop. Room for their motorcycles and future toys. They wanted to make an offer right away. I said, “let’s do it!” Since they didn’t think they were quite ready to buy yet, we had never gotten together to talk about the home buying process and what that looked like. Luckily they trusted our relationship enough to let me guide them through it on the spot. They had already been doing their homework and gotten preapproved with a lender which was great.
When I learned there were 3 other offers on the table I knew if we were going to be competitive we would have to come in with a very strong offer. We wrote $10,000 over the asking price and added an escalation clause in hopes to seal the deal. Not only did the strong offer do the trick, but the seller loved the letter they sent along with it. I’m so excited I got to be their REALTOR® and guide them through the process. I’m over the moon to be giving them keys to their first house which is also their dream house!
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
