Debbie Kirkland, Realtor's Bio
Experience, Integrity, Dedication
Debbie Kirkland is a 3rd generation resident of Tallahassee, Florida. Debbie's dedication to the Tallahassee area community originated during childhood, instilled from a family dedicated to serving Tallahassee, and extends to her present life and her children who hold the same love of community.
Debbie has been fortunate enough to have realized the rewards of working hard and devoting time to my business and remain in the Top Tier of all Tallahassee Realtors. Debbie is known locally as one of the pioneers of marketing for home seller's using technology that most Realtors still do not employ even today!
Debbie accomplished a Nationally recognized name in the real estate industry by networking with the best Realtors and affiliates in the business. Debbie's activism in the Realtor community is made of some of the finest business minds in the State. Debbie maintains her success by combining personal marketing experience, research and the latest in technology, and intricately designed, individually targeted, service oriented tools for buyers and sellers. Debbie possesses market knowledge in every price range, geographic area and type of real estate that will ensure that her customers make smart real estate investment decisions.
"Paying it Forward" is Debbie's motto, one she exhibits daily.
The United States of America is her country, and those who defend freedom are her heroes. Debb offers special discounts to Veteran home buyers and sellers.
Work Experience:
Broker/Owner CENTURY 21 First Story Real Estate, Tallahassee, FL
Founder/Broker First Story Property Management, Tallahassee, FL
Multiple Committee Chair positions held at Florida Realtors including Strategic Planning, Professional Development, Business Trends and Technology,
2014 District 8 District Vice President, Florida Realtors
2012 President, Tallahassee Board of Realtors
2011 President-Elect Tallahassee Board of Realtors
2009 REALTOR OF THE YEAR Nominee
Closed Sales of over $95 Million
Organizer, Real Estate BarCamp at Florida Realtors Conference 2010-2013
Social Media Trainer and Instructor
2002-2006 Realtor, Fine Home Specialist, E-certification, Prudential Fezler and Russell Real Estate, Inc.
Prudential Chairman's Circle, President's Circle Producer
TBR, Titanium Producer Top 5%, Gold Producer, Top 10%
Education:
Certified Residential Specialist (held by less than 2% of Realtors nationwide)
FL Real Estate Salesperson Course 2002, The Real Estate School
FL Real Estate Broker's Course 2006, The Real Estate School
Diversity Specialist Certification, 2004, 2006, 2008
Leadership Graduate, Tallahassee Board of Realtors 2007
E-Pro
Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist
Senior Real Estate Specialist
GREEN Certified Realtor
Board of Realtors Service:
National Association of Realtors
Florida Association of Realtors
Tallahassee Board of Realtors
Tallahassee Board: Communications Committee 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009
Tallahassee Board: Social Committee 2005 -2007
Tallahassee Board: Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman 2008-2010
Tallahassee Board: Board of Directors 2009-2011
Florida Realtors: Professional Developement Chair
Florida Realtors: RPIC Committee 2009-2010
Florida Realtors: Director 2009-2011
Florida Realtors: Strategic Planning Committee Chair, 2012-2013
Florida Realtors: Public Policy Committee, 2009-2010
Florida Realtors: Emerging Technologies Committee 2009-2010
Florida Realtors: Business Trends and Technology, Vice-Chair
Florida Realtors: Industry and Data Analysis Chair, 2016
Florida Realtors: Business Trends and Technology Workgroup 2012-2017
Civic/Associations:
Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce 2002-Present
Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce 2004-2008
Monticello Chamber of Commerce 2004-Present
FSU Parent's Association 2005-2012
FSU Family Connection President 2008-2009
FSU University Club Member 2014-Present
Northeast Business Association 2008-Present
Volunteering - Charities:
Habitat for Humanity
Juvenile Diabetes Camp
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Social Networks:
Twitter - @C21FirstStoryCo @FloridaSunSales, @TallyConnect @Debbie_Kirkland
LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiekirklandrealtor
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeRealtorDebbieKirkand,
https://business.facebook.com/Century21FirstStoryRealEstateTallahassee
https://www.facebook.com/FirstStoryPropertyManagement
https://business.facebook.com/HomesAndLoansForTallahasseeVeterans
Top 10 Reasons I'm the Real Estate Agent for You!
1. I have years of experience successfully buying and selling homes in the local market.
2. I know the neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, zoning regulations and local economy.
3. I'll do the leg work, keeping you up-to-date with new listings and conditions as they impact the market.
4. I'm a full-time real estate agent - anything less and you'd be short changed.
5. I'll use my connections throughout the mortgage industry to get you the best deals possible.
6. You'll be my only client in the real estate transaction.
7. I'll guide you through the complexities of buying and/or selling a house, eliminating hassles and stress.
8. As a standard business practice I preview homes as they become available, keeping you apprised of market conditions as they evolve.
9. I won't waste your time - when an offer is made, I'll require acceptance or a counter offer within 24 to 48 hours.
10. You'll have the advantage of personal, one-on-one attention, as well as my dynamic web and e-mail resources.
Let's get together to talk about your Tallahassee home buying and/or selling plans. Call me at the office or on my cell phone or send me an e-mail, we'll set-up a time to meet that is easy and convenient for you.
If you're not ready to meet in person, please tour my website. I'm sure you'll find the Tallahassee real estate resources here useful and helpful.