For Immediate Release
July 8, 2025
ST. LOUIS, MO – RedKey Realty Leaders, a top-performing independent regional real estate agency has announced they will welcome RE Source LLC, a boutique commercial brokerage formed in 2001. This partnership marks the official launch of RedKey’s Commercial Real Estate Division and establishes a new RedKey office in the heart of the Carondelet neighborhood at 6721 S. Broadway in the RE Source building. The partnership was finalized July 5, 2025.
The merger brings seven high-performing commercial real estate agents from RE Source to RedKey’s already robust roster of approximately 200 residential agents. With this expansion, RedKey is poised to offer a comprehensive suite of services to both residential and commercial clients across the St. Louis region.
“This partnership launches RedKey's Commercial Real Estate Division and allows us to expand our service offerings to current clients while creating new training opportunities for our agents,” said Jill Butler, CEO and Founder of RedKey Realty Leaders. “Our clients often want to lease space or purchase buildings for professional or investment purposes — and now we can help them do that. We’re also introducing a dedicated training path for agents who want to specialize in commercial transactions, led by former RE Source professionals.”
RE Source CEO and Founder Jaymes Dearing added, “I’ve admired what Jill has built with RedKey for a long time. It’s time my agents had the same independent brokerage experience they’re used to, with the enhanced support of a larger, well-respected firm. RedKey is the right partner.”
This merger is a natural next step for both firms, combining RedKey’s residential strength with RE Source’s commercial expertise to meet the full spectrum of client needs — all while maintaining a fiercely local, client-first approach. The deal comes on the heels of RedKey being recognized by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a 2025 Top Workplace.
Known for its strong culture and commitment to excellence, RedKey has become a destination for independent-minded real estate professionals and brokerages seeking local roots with the backing of a top-tier brand. The addition of RE Source agents to the RedKey team follows a number of high-profile groups that have merged into RedKey over the past few years. These partnerships continue to solidify RedKey’s place as the top independent brokerage in St. Louis.
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About RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis
Founded in 2012 on a foundation of love, service, and fun, RedKey Realty Leaders is the number one independent real estate agency in St. Louis. RedKey agents and staff showcase their love for their work and the industry by providing top-shelf client service. In addition to growing 300% in their first year, RedKey has consistently—and significantly— outperformed the market in both sales amounts and volume. Regularly named a top-25 real estate company by The St. Louis Business Journal and recognized for outstanding workplace culture, RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis attracts top agents committed to, and passionate about, their clients and the community in which they live and work. They have offices in Clayton, Chesterfield, Tower Grove, Carondelet, and O’Fallon, MO. For more, www.redkeystlouis.com or 314-692-7200.
July 8, 2025
RE Source LLC Merges with RedKey Realty Leaders - Merger Launches RedKey’s Commercial Division
ST. LOUIS, MO – RedKey Realty Leaders, a top-performing independent regional real estate agency has announced they will welcome RE Source LLC, a boutique commercial brokerage formed in 2001. This partnership marks the official launch of RedKey’s Commercial Real Estate Division and establishes a new RedKey office in the heart of the Carondelet neighborhood at 6721 S. Broadway in the RE Source building. The partnership was finalized July 5, 2025.
The merger brings seven high-performing commercial real estate agents from RE Source to RedKey’s already robust roster of approximately 200 residential agents. With this expansion, RedKey is poised to offer a comprehensive suite of services to both residential and commercial clients across the St. Louis region.
“This partnership launches RedKey's Commercial Real Estate Division and allows us to expand our service offerings to current clients while creating new training opportunities for our agents,” said Jill Butler, CEO and Founder of RedKey Realty Leaders. “Our clients often want to lease space or purchase buildings for professional or investment purposes — and now we can help them do that. We’re also introducing a dedicated training path for agents who want to specialize in commercial transactions, led by former RE Source professionals.”
RE Source CEO and Founder Jaymes Dearing added, “I’ve admired what Jill has built with RedKey for a long time. It’s time my agents had the same independent brokerage experience they’re used to, with the enhanced support of a larger, well-respected firm. RedKey is the right partner.”
This merger is a natural next step for both firms, combining RedKey’s residential strength with RE Source’s commercial expertise to meet the full spectrum of client needs — all while maintaining a fiercely local, client-first approach. The deal comes on the heels of RedKey being recognized by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a 2025 Top Workplace.
Known for its strong culture and commitment to excellence, RedKey has become a destination for independent-minded real estate professionals and brokerages seeking local roots with the backing of a top-tier brand. The addition of RE Source agents to the RedKey team follows a number of high-profile groups that have merged into RedKey over the past few years. These partnerships continue to solidify RedKey’s place as the top independent brokerage in St. Louis.
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About RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis
Founded in 2012 on a foundation of love, service, and fun, RedKey Realty Leaders is the number one independent real estate agency in St. Louis. RedKey agents and staff showcase their love for their work and the industry by providing top-shelf client service. In addition to growing 300% in their first year, RedKey has consistently—and significantly— outperformed the market in both sales amounts and volume. Regularly named a top-25 real estate company by The St. Louis Business Journal and recognized for outstanding workplace culture, RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis attracts top agents committed to, and passionate about, their clients and the community in which they live and work. They have offices in Clayton, Chesterfield, Tower Grove, Carondelet, and O’Fallon, MO. For more, www.redkeystlouis.com or 314-692-7200.