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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Listing off the MLS cost sellers more than $1B, study finds
The new analysis was done by Zillow, whose CEO said private listings “come at the expense of the seller” and are an attempt by some brokerages to “double dip.”
February 18, 2025
HUD faces massive staff cuts, while a lawsuit buys time for CFPB
The D.C. shakeup continues as Elon Musk’s DOGE team takes on HUD, looks to cut staff by half; the CFPB awaits a new director and retains funding — for now.
February 14, 2025
Lawsuits in DC as housing-related agencies close, rewrite rules
Union files two suits on behalf of CFPB employees told to stay home after DOGE accesses systems; new HUD director halts programs tied to “gender identity.”
February 10, 2025
'Unfiltered': Agents, the worst is behind us — here’s what to do now
Watch the conversation as Chris Heller, influential agent turned top exec at companies like OJO/Movoto and Keller Williams, breaks down the keys to success.
February 8, 2025
Senate confirms new leader for ‘failing’ HUD
Scott Turner said the nation needs "millions of homes, all kinds of homes' and expressed support for the 'opportunity zone' program from Trump’s first term.
February 5, 2025
Unlock MLS to allow non-Realtor access
The CEO of the Austin-based multiple listing service wants subscribers to know “we value the ability for them to choose what’s best for their business.”
January 31, 2025
Final judgment puts a bow on NAR commissions deal
Court documents lay out the details of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett settlement, including who’s in (covered parties and opt-ins) and sellers who opted out.
January 31, 2025
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces new threat
President Trump fired the CFPB director days after Senate Republicans introduced a new measure to defund the watchdog agency, whose scope includes mortgages.
Updated February 5, 2025
More agents are using AI — and fewer brokerages are worried
Real estate leaders are getting more comfortable with artificial intelligence and expect it to “redefine operational efficiency” in 2025, a new survey found.
January 29, 2025
Agents find something to cheer about: Stable commissions
The latest survey from Real finds record levels of optimism and a majority of agents saying commissions have stayed about the same — or improved.
January 24, 2025
LA fires spark a call for real estate ‘unity’
Industry veterans — and pro musicians — channel their hopes into a song that’s meant to point people toward positive change in a time of "so much hate."
January 20, 2025
Compass CEO tops list of real estate’s most powerful leaders
Robert Reffkin has been outspoken and growth-focused, landing at No. 1 on the 2025 SP 200. At No. 2? Another disruptor-turned-dominator, eXp’s Glenn Sanford.
January 8, 2025
'Unfiltered': Real estate must stop moving ‘at the speed of paper’
Watch the conversation as the CEO of Matterport shares his pitch to skeptical agents and his push to create the “forward-looking ecosystem” homebuyers expect.
January 7, 2025
The architect of Opportunity on the ‘positive potential’ ahead
Real estate visionary Stefan Swanepoel says the fragmented industry must pull together despite differences over issues like Clear Cooperation. Here’s how.
January 1, 2025
The Ten: REcolorado moves past the drama of its stunning sale
Leaders of the nation’s 16th-largest MLS envision a broker-centric future — and more privately owned multiple listing services. “We’ve now opened the door.”
December 28, 2024
eXp sells off Virbela, but it’s not quitting the metaverse
The tech-forward brokerage is doubling down on a simpler way for agents to access virtual worlds. Said Glenn Sanford: “I’m proud to have had eXp fund” FrameVR.
December 26, 2024
NAR moves to revoke Phoenix Realtors charter
In an email to leaders, the association said PAR’s refusal to stop offering its MLS Choice option leaves NAR “no choice” but to defend its trademark and model.
Updated January 3, 2025
Phoenix Realtors fires back at NAR over MLS Choice program
The National Association of Realtors says MLS Choice allows non-Realtors to join the Phoenix association. PAR says NAR “threats” will chill innovation.
December 23, 2024
The Ten: NAR ready to reclaim narrative after bumpy year
The association made a deal to end commissions cases while facing leadership shifts, intense attention from the DOJ — and media — and "rumblings" of discontent.
December 21, 2024
NAR hits Phoenix Realtors with cease-and-desist over MLS Choice
The option lets brokers access the MLS outside the “traditional three-tier membership system.” NAR says it is “maintaining standards for the Realtor brand.”
Updated December 19, 2024