By Cristen Lincoln, May 20, 2021
When Adam & Silvia moved to Portland from Utah for Silvia’s job, one of our great clients referred them to us. They had sold their home in Utah and were eager to find their next home in one of Portland’s walkable neighborhoods. It was really important for them to find a home where their daughter Elle could walk to school and easily make new friends. They found out right away that market demand in Portland was high. They found a rental in SE which took some of the pressure off. They discovered the Laurelhurst neighborhood and since Elle had already made friends, they wanted to stay. We were proactive, making calls, sending out letters, trying to find places not yet on the market and of course looking at everything listed. We knew we would find them a great house it just might take a little longer than anticipated. Silvia said “I need a house by my birthday in July”. We now had a goal and we did not want to disappoint! As luck would have it we decided drop into an open house together on a brand new listing and eureka,we found it! A call to the listing agentto gather info and we knew what we needed to do to get this house under contract. It checked all the boxes they knew by now how to be competitive! We wrote a fantastic offer and won so today they get to move into their dream home in their dream location. We couldn’t be happier for this wonderful family. Not only is Silvia going to be in her house for her birthday, Elle already has two best friends she gets to go to school with in the Fall!
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
