Biography :
Meet Debra Schilling Smith, a proud transplant to the
charming Ozark Mountains. Hailing from Illinois and having spent a significant
part of her life in vibrant New Orleans, Debra's heart has found its true home
along the stunning shores of Bull Shoals Lake. With over 50 years of family
history in this beautiful region, her connection runs deep—especially since her
father, Thomas F. Schilling, contributed to the community as a real estate
agent from 1987 to 1998. Debra’s lifelong love affair with the Ozarks was
solidified when she returned to her roots in 2016, purchasing her family home
and embracing the serene lifestyle that this paradise offers.
When she’s not busy helping buyers and sellers, Debra enjoys
exploring the great outdoors, engaging in hiking, gardening, canoeing, boating,
and swimming in the area's pristine lakes and rivers. A dedicated community
member, she passionately volunteers for local initiatives—including the Ozark
County Sheriff's Office K-9 Fund and annual programs like "Shop with a
Cop.” Debra believes that fostering community involvement is essential to
promote this shimmering slice of heaven to the rest of the world.
Debra shares her life with two lovable dachshunds, Freddy
and Fritz, alongside her grandpup, King. Family is at the core of everything
she does, and she is excited to work alongside her son, Luke Mogg, a
third-generation REALTOR®, to create a formidable real estate team. Together,
they highlight the unique charm of the Ozarks—offering homeowners that rare
blend of peaceful lake living and access to vibrant towns teeming with
adventure, entertainment, dining, and shopping.
Debra's journey into real estate was fueled by her deep love
for the area and her desire to assist others in finding their dream homes.
Drawing from her extensive service industry experience, she is committed to
providing personalized and comprehensive real estate solutions for all her
clients. Whether you're looking for a vacation getaway, a full-time residence,
land for development, or farmland, Debra offers the expertise and support
needed to navigate the real estate market in north-central Arkansas and south-central
Missouri.
With a passion for connecting families with their largest
investments—their homes—Debra Schilling Smith is your trusted partner in the
real estate journey. Explore the opportunities that await you in the beautiful
Ozarks, and let Debra help you turn your dreams into reality!
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Testimonials
I have really enjoyed getting to know Debra. She is such an asset to our community. Always has a winning smile, & so much energy. Just seeing her always brightens my day.- Carol Lee
Working with Debbie was a delightful pleasure. She made the house buying process painless. She has superlative knowledge of the real estate market. Not only did I find the home I was looking for, I also found a friend. I highly recommend her.- Bolick
Deb truly IS the Matchmaker of the Ozarks. She helped us find the exact property we were looking for and helped us complete the transaction with ease. Debra ha the gift of really knowing her people and being able to introduce you to like-minded folks along the way. We are a few friends richer since working with Debra and we are grateful for her service to this community.- Mikayla L.
Debra goes above and beyond as a realtor. Lucky to count her as a newly found "sister by heart" also. She is the best. A trustworthy, honest, godly person who I trust beyond question or doubt. Don't hesitate to work with her. You'll be blessed to use her services.- Rhonda F.
Debra was a pleasure to work with, helping us get our cabin sold. She was quick to reply to any questions I had and everything went smoothly with the sale. Highly recommend her.- Vickie H.
Debra was very thorough making sure our experience was the absolute best it could be. She spared no effort in taking time to answer all of our questions and researching everything needed to make sure our property selection was everything we wanted. I highly recommend.- Michael L.
I found Debra to be the ultimate real estate professional. Debra took very good care of us during our real estate purchase and now we consider her a friend. It is obvious to us that Debra not only cares about doing good business in the area, but makes an effort to help improve the community for all involved. I would highly recommend Debra if you need a realtor.- Rick L.
Debra was a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make us out-of-towners fell comfortable and confident in our purchase. Thanks Debra!- Megan M.
If anyone is looking for a dedicated realtor to help them sell or purchase, Debra is the best. We live in Arizona and we located Debra and she was very thorough, professional, and pleasant to work with.- Judy S.
Debra was amazing to work with. She listened to us and helped us find what we truly wanted. I would highly recommend her to help you find your dream.- Christy N.
My husband & I were searching for our dream retirement property in the Ozarks. We had many "must haves" on our list that could prove to be challenging for some. After searching and walking through many acres in the Ozarks looking at multiple listings, we were able to find what we were after! Her hard work and diligence was instrumental and communication was key as we currently live in Northwest Illinois and travel times were sometimes hard to come by! She always has a positive outlook and made the search an adventure in itself! It was like we had been friends for years even though we had only met through our search for property. We truly enjoyed our time spent with her and appreciate all her efforts. We wish her the best of luck and would recommend her to anyone trying to reach their goal of finding the perfect place they belong and want to call home! Thanks in part to her, our retirement will be spent where we truly belong....at home in the Ozarks.- Lauri S.
I've had the privilege of working with Debbie professionally and through the Chamber of Commerce. She is extremely passionate about her work and in doing her absolute best to provide optimal service to her clients. She is a hard worker, a go-getter, and a visionary for her community. I truly enjoy working with her!- Sandy M.
Debra sold a property for us in Gainesville, there were some hitches (Not her fault) but she got the job done. I feel she went above and beyond.- Dan H.
Debra sold a home we had in Gainesville, Missouri. It’s a tough market up there and she got the job done!- Megyn A
I recently had the privilege of doing business with Debra. I was looking for a realtor in my area, I was thinking of selling some property. A friend recommended Debra and I spoke with her regarding my selling of property in IL. She gave me the name of a realtor and much needed advice. She is very businesslike and upstanding realtor. If ever I have the need of a realtor, Debra will be my choice of the person I want to talk to for advice and realtors in my area.- Anonymus