Deerwood Realty

08/13/2026

Thursday at 1 PM Central, Mike and I are live for episode eight of Listed... with John and Mike.
I’ve got a lead that never turned into anything. Still think I did the right thing, but I want Mike’s honest take.

Then an odd text exchange with a former client had me wondering if I’m the one out of touch? Apple Music on my end and a message that left me questioning the whole interaction.

We’re also digging into another Sad Houses entry: a St. Louis listing that carried First Look eligibility despite major issues and some pointed disclosures.

Plus a mid deal nightmare....

Live today, 1 PM Central. Come hang.

08/10/2026

Ha ha! This happens…usually we’ll drop a showing that was not high up on the list anyway and soldier on.

08/08/2026

Will be Interesting to see if the letter is more of a ransom note for Compass in exchange for donations to her campaign or if there’s any stomach in Washington to look at what is going to fracture the future real estate market in how buyers and sellers find available homes to buy or sell.

In a letter sent to Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, Sen. Elizabeth Warren warned that the company's private listings network threatens to create a 'two-tiered housing market.'

08/06/2026

Tomorrow at 1 PM Central, Mike Zschunke and I are live for episode seven of Listed... with John and Mike. Quick show today since I've got a closing right after, but we've got a good one lined up.

I'm going to share one of the strangest calls I've ever gotten as an agent. Let's just say it reminded me that clients think we can help with absolutely anything, whether or not it's actually in our job description.

We're also covering a scam hitting homeowners right here in St. Louis County, where a couple came home four days after closing to find a decades-old tree in their front yard completely cut down without their knowledge. And we're getting into AI in real estate listings, including deepfake and AI-altered rental photos causing real headaches for renters, plus what our own local MLS actually allows when it comes to virtual staging.

Live tomorrow, 1 PM Central. Come hang out.

08/03/2026

Congratulations to a couple whose journey to this home was a long time in the making.

"Patience and persistence have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear." — John Quincy Adams

I met this couple back in 2021. They'd already been through a previous home purchase that just hadn't worked out the way they'd hoped, through no fault of their own, and they deserved a much better experience the second time around. I was grateful they trusted me to help make that happen.

The search that followed took real patience. We submitted four offers that didn't come together. We toured close to thirty homes across South County and the surrounding areas. But every step brought us closer to a home that actually fit them, and that made all the difference.

This beautiful two-story brick home is the result of that patience, and I could not be happier for this family as they settle in. It's been a privilege to help turn the page on a rough chapter and start a much better one.

May this home bring you comfort, laughter, and memories that last for years to come.

Congratulations, and welcome home!

07/30/2026

Tomorrow at 1 PM Central, Mike Zschunke and I are live for episode six of Listed... with John and Mike.

We're opening with a story about wildly inconsistent service standards in this industry, then getting into something that's been on my mind: why do great agents sometimes still get docked stars in reviews, and why can online review platforms and map rankings unfairly favor an agent with zero reviews over one with thirty just because of zip code?

We're also asking whether national housing headlines actually matter to your local decision. Pending home sales dropped 5.4 percent in June nationally, but every market and every buyer or seller situation is different. We'll talk about why media leans toward doom and gloom, and why a local professional who understands both the data and the local market matters more than any national stat.

Closing the show, we're digging into NAR's political action committee, RPAC, one of the largest and most bipartisan PACs in the country, and what its influence helped produce in the newly passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

Live tomorrow, 1 PM Central. Come hang out.

07/19/2026

This isn’t my house it’s an open house, 3509 Southern Manor Dr, 63125. Here until 3, come say hi!

07/14/2026

New "Coming Soon" sign heading out in a few minutes! Anyone want to guess where this beauty will be? I love this part of the job...

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell in St. Louis County, let me know. The best opportunities go fast!

John Schink
Deerwood Realty

07/12/2026

Come visit me at my latest open house today @3507 Brookstone South, 63129, 1-3

07/11/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED! | 26 Granada Way, Ladue, MO 63124

Welcome to one of Ladue's most sought-after enclaves! This beautifully maintained brick colonial in the La Hacienda neighborhood offers timeless charm with a classic center-hall floor plan, a spacious living room with gas fireplace, and a kitchen that flows effortlessly into the dining and family rooms.

Upstairs, you'll find an exceptionally large primary bedroom plus two more generously sized bedrooms. And the backyard? A true showstopper: tiered stone retaining walls, a sprawling level lawn, and towering mature trees create a private, park-like retreat.

✨ 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,490 SqFt
💰 Offered at $850,000
🎓 Award-winning Ladue Schools
📍 Minutes from Clayton, Hwy 40 & 170

Homes like this don't come to market often. Schedule your private showing today!

📞 John Schink, Deerwood Realty | (314) 667-4343
🔗 Full listing: https://www.deerwoodrealtystl.com/properties/listing/MARIS/26041786/Ladue/26-Granada-Way