Stephanie Reid-Simons

Senior Vice President

Stephanie followed her grandpa's path into journalism, reporting and editing her way into leadership roles with news teams covering everything from courts and crime to entertainment, sports and business. At Amazon and Zillow, she used her strategic storytelling skills to earn the attention of millions of people, establish a content marketing practice and help build a creative agency. She enjoys spending time with her family and tackling overly ambitious home-improvement projects.

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Teams are rising — is your brokerage ready?
A new study shows that teams have moved from the sidelines to the center of the action, transforming the real estate industry in ways that can feel painful.
May 31, 2025
‘Secret agents’ share 3 keys to building a great brokerage
Attracting and retaining strong performers is about more than money. Are you giving people the tools — and the opportunities — they need to thrive?
May 23, 2025
Redfin to start listings enforcement in September
The announcement comes days after Zillow said it will begin banning listings that are publicly marked but off the MLS at the end of June.
May 22, 2025
Zillow to start blocking some listings in June
Publicly marketed listings that are not widely available will be flagged beginning May 28 — and new listings that don’t comply may be barred starting June 30.
May 20, 2025
Movoto acquired by mortgage lender Lower
The home search site has been “battling giants” for years, Movoto’s president says. This will give it a boost — and consumers a better end-to-end experience.
May 13, 2025
Agents flock to Real Brokerage as revenue tops $350 million
A compelling AI version of CEO Tamir Poleg touted tech innovation during the company’s earnings call, and the real Poleg endorsed listings transparency.
May 8, 2025
Opendoor doubling down on ‘the trusted agent partner’
The top iBuyer looks to build its referrals to agents as revenue slips 2% but losses ease; Offerpad, meanwhile, saw revenue drop 44% and losses improve by 14%.
May 6, 2025
Howard Hanna agrees to settle commissions lawsuit
The Gibson case continues, however, with Crye-Leike and a Warren Buffet-owned company still pushing back, and other settlements facing challenges.
May 2, 2025
Anywhere will be ready if private listings gain ground, CEO says
While advocating for broad distribution of listings, Ryan Schneider said the company is also taking steps to ensure it’s “never at a competitive disadvantage.”
April 29, 2025
How consolidation is shaping the real estate landscape
Big firms are increasingly absorbing smaller ones, but “it's still a relatively fragmented industry” — which presents both opportunities and challenges.
April 22, 2025
MLS that quit enforcing Clear Cooperation gets back on board
The Park City Board of Realtors says the delayed marketing option — and more context from the DOJ — eased its concerns about the controversial policy.
April 18, 2025
CoStar CEO takes on Zillow in letter to agents
Andy Florance says Zillow’s plan to banish listings that are publicly marketed but kept off the MLS goes too far. Redfin’s CEO responds by siding with Zillow.
April 14, 2025
KW’s new CEO on growth, culture and working with Gary Keller
In his first interview since joining Keller Williams, Christopher Czarnecki shares his take on the company’s greatest strength and what success looks like.
April 12, 2025
The latest on Zillow’s new listings rules as 2nd brokerage commits
NextHome joins eXp as an official partner in the move to bar listings that are publicly marketed but off-MLS, while eXp explains how its Exclusives fit in.
April 11, 2025
Zillow to bar publicly marketed listings not shared via MLS
The move, endorsed by eXp, could affect listings that are promoted via social media, yard signs and other means allowed by NAR’s “delayed marketing” policy.
April 10, 2025
CoStar reshapes board, sharpening focus on Homes.com success
The moves, part of a deal with investors, also include the creation of a special committee to review brand investments and international expansion plans.
April 8, 2025
Compass retains the top spot among US brokerages
With over $231 billion in sales volume last year, the firm — which has been on an acquisitions spree — ranked No. 1 in the Mega 1000 list of top brokerages.
April 2, 2025
Judge in MLS PIN case signals approval despite DOJ pushback
The $3.95 million settlement aligns with NAR math, but unlike NAR’s agreement, allows the Massachusetts MLS to continue displaying offers of compensation.
April 1, 2025
Rocket follows Redfin deal with acquisition of mortgage rival
Rocket makes $9.4 billion move to buy Mr. Cooper and “bring together the homeownership experience at scale” — posing a bigger threat to Zillow’s “super app.”
March 31, 2025
NAR cuts 61 jobs, highlights strategic shift
The association said that eliminating 41 existing jobs and 20 open roles was part of an effort to cut costs and better support members and consumers.
March 28, 2025