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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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
REBNY sues over new commission rules for NYC brokers
The Real Estate Board of New York told a federal court that rules limiting how agents are paid will make it harder for renters to find apartments.
December 18, 2024
DOJ to Supreme Court: Ending NAR probes forever a ‘nonstarter’
The National Association of Realtors and Department of Justice reached a deal in 2020, and since then have fiercely debated whether the case can be reopened.
December 12, 2024
Alexander brothers arrested, face sex trafficking charges
The celebrity real estate brokers are accused of using their “wealth and prominent position in real estate” to drug and sexually assault women.
December 11, 2024
DOJ ends antitrust probe into rental pricing, RealPage says
The property management software company, which still faces civil suits, says it will “continue to aggressively defend itself” against “baseless allegations.”
December 9, 2024
New NAR guide explains types of agency to consumers
A real estate professional can help homebuyers and sellers in a number of ways. Not all of them are legal everywhere, but all require disclosure and agreement.
December 7, 2024
The Ten 2024: New rules, old battles and seeking ‘peace’
Leaders stepped up as the NAR settlement changed the game, Clear Cooperation fueled division and the Department of Justice stoked fears in this surprising year.
December 5, 2024
Compass to acquire @properties, Christie's International Real Estate
The $444 million deal brings the 8th-largest brokerage firm into the Compass fold and represents the brokerage giant’s first major move into the global market.
December 2, 2024
Judge defends ‘fair’ settlements with NAR, HomeServices
While class members “may not recover every dollar they paid to real estate agents, that is the nature of settlements,” Judge Bough wrote in his Nov. 27 order.
November 27, 2024
NAR’s next president: This industry is ‘worth fighting for’
Kevin Brown, who will lead NAR in 2026, says he’s seen “the transformative power of homeownership” to move people out of poverty. “That’s why I do this.”
November 27, 2024
Judge approves $700 million in deals with NAR, HomeServices
A last-minute filing by the DOJ and a handful of objections failed to derail the settlements, which cap more than five years of litigation in Sitzer/Burnett.
Updated November 26, 2024
Reffkin ‘mischaracterizes’ new Clear Cooperation data, report author says
The Compass CEO said more than a third of consumers prefer private listings and called out "false narratives" from MLSs. Does that tell the whole story?
November 25, 2024
What Realtors should know about ‘golden ticket’ for homebuyers
HUD leader explains the benefits of housing counseling and the “critical role” of agents, says the agency has no “official position” on the NAR settlement.
November 21, 2024
Why NAHREP is speaking out in favor of Clear Cooperation
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals says the much-debated policy “helps ensure all buyers have equal access to available properties.”
November 19, 2024