By Cristen Lincoln, September 10, 2019
After years of working in social services Tim just got hired on as a full time teacher for Milwaukie High School. Lyndsay and Tim were bursting the seams of their tiny 1 bedroom apartment and were eager to find their own home. They wanted to live SE or Milwaukie to be close to Tim’s new job and so Lyndsay could shorten her commute. Lyndsay really wanted a home on a big lot so she could put her knowledge of gardening to use. Growing up on a farm in Canby and working for a small publishing company specializing in gardening and horticulture books this only seemed natural.
Finding the right home to fit in their budget would be a challenge but Lyndsay’s parents are amazing and offered to put up cash for them to buy a house that they could then later refinance in order to pay them back. In our market cash isn’t always King but it can definitely help when it comes to being the winning bid.
We finally found their dream home on a quiet street with room for a nice garden… and of course, there were 6 other people who wanted it too!.
We were able to write a very strong cash offer and offered to close just 3 days after inspections. We also sent along a love letter to the sellers. The Sellers loved all of it! They had already relocated to northern Washington and needed a quick close. We found out later that the sellers were also a teacher and a gardener! A meant to be, win -win for everybody!
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
