Debbie Kirkland started First Story Real Estate Company because she saw a need for radical changes in the real estate space. Not only at Association levels, but agent and broker levels.

First Story Real Estate Company is a work in progress, but is 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.

On her days off, Debbie might be seen on her Harley, headed to the beach or on traveling excursions or photography trips.