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Debra Kirkland of CENTURY 21 First Story Real Estate

(4.5) 58 Ratings
Luxury specialist
Commercial specialist
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Professional Designations

  • FARM AND RANCH SPECIALISTS
  • Certified Residential Specialist
  • Certified Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource
  • Commercial Specialist
  • e-Pro, Internet Professional
  • Fine Homes and Estates Specialist
  • Green Designated
  • Leadership Training Graduate
  • REALTOR, National Association of REALTORS
  • Seniors Real Estate Specialist
  • At Home with Diversity Certified
  • Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

Hobbies

Traveling Photography Craft Beer and Wineries Harley Davidson Touring Bargain Hunting

Other Awards & Recognition

Past President, Tallahassee Board of Realtors 2012

District 8 Vice President, Florida Realtors

Realtor of The Year Nominee.

Founder, Real Estate BarCamp Orlando at Florida Realtors Annual Conference

CENTURY 21 CENTURION Producer 2016

Personal Profile

Debbie Kirkland started First Story Real Estate Company because she saw a need for radical changes in the real estate space. Not only at the customer level, but agent and broker levels. First Story Real Estate Company is always looking forward and leading the way in change and attitudes about real estate agents. Debbie holds the CRS certification held by the Top 2% of Realtors nationwide. She is a published author in and interviewed by Local, State and National real estate journals. Debbie is an innovator and Leader in the real estate space. Kirkland is 2012 Past-President of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors, and 2014 District 8 Vice President of Florida Realtors and serves on numerous committees within her professional organizations. Kirkland was involved in early movements to address change and innovation in the industry across the Nation, and the State. Kirkland is a mentor to Florida real estate agents, and an educator, teaching social media marketing to agents, and networking with small businesses. Debbie is a Tallahassee native, raised 2 beautiful young women as a single mom and enjoys time with family and friends. On her days off, Debbie might be seen on her Harley, headed to the beach, on traveling excursions or photography trips. Debbie's favorite food is Florida Seafood - particularly the smoked fish dip at Boss Oyster in Apalachicola Her favorite music is Country with a rock a billy twist. Her favorite memory of childhood is dancing with her grandfather to the Victrola music and singing in the car with the 8-Tracks! Her favorite drink is, .. Maker's Mark and Craft Beers Her advice to real estate sellers is: "Get past the emotion, look to the next chapter, but never forget where you came from." Her advice to buyers is: "Do not act like this is reality TV." Her favorite saying is. "Be Intentional."

Specializations

Certified Residential Specialist - CRS At Home With Diversity E-Pro Specialist GREEN Designation Short Sale And Foreclosure Specialist Certified Leadership Graduate


Client Reviews

4.5 out of 5

(4.5) 58 Ratings
  • Seller review
    Fantastic knowledgeable communicator!
  • Buyer review
    Debbie Kirkland has been our realtor at Florida Contractors for 20 years! Her knowledge of the industry and her ability to negotiate on behalf of the customer is an asset few posses. She is an absolute joy to work with and we strongly recommend her for any real estate need you may have! Thank you Debbie for everything you do for us!
  • Buyer review
    Debbie was absolutely fantastic to work with!!
  • Seller review
    Debra got a contract very soon after I signed her to sell the property for full asking price.
  • Buyer review
    James Durham is a fantastic broker for investors! Very investor friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
  • Seller review
    Debra Kirkland was very informative while guiding me through my first home sale. It was times I felt frustrated through the process, from no fault of her own, and she made sure we found a solution to each hiccup we encountered. I looked forward to speaking to her throughout the ordeal because she had a way to make the process smoother with her knowledge. I highly recommended her!
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