By Cristen Lincoln, August 30, 2018
We met Zack over a year ago. He called on a condo we had listed in SE and asked to see it. He has his own awesome condo, but no balcony, porch or even common area to hang outside. He saw the photos and was excited by the patio. Turns out the patio was shared, and he really wanted a private yard space. Zack and I got to talking about the great outdoors. He does really important work helping protect our rivers and wild areas. We hit it off! Turned out we shared a love of nature, snowboarding, backpacking and water sports. So we decided to talk about getting him that yard he was looking for. I get it, being outside is a huge part of my life, even if it’s just in my own garden. Because he travels a ton, the timing was challenging for finding the perfect blend of small footprint, move in ready house, with the yard that was just right. He’d be gone for weeks at a time and missed some options. After moving through 4 seasons of looking, the perfect bungalow came up while he was home! He called to ask about it, and I happened to actually be standing in the house he was calling on. I was looking at it for him! We both knew it was the “the one.” It was a competitive offer situation, but we were able to figure out exactly what the seller was looking for, and wrote a strategic offer. Zack came out on top! He was leaving for a trip in just a few days, so it was a major push to get through inspections quickly. We got it done, and he was able to leave for his trip knowing he’d come home to his perfect house! Now he has the key, and a fabulous yard to enjoy the rest of the summer in!
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
