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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CoStar acquires Matterport — and all its data
The move gives the Homes.com parent company access to a massive amount of digital property information as it looks to strengthen its residential presence.
April 22, 2024
T3 Sixty suspends release of real estate brokerage ranking
The company made the move after hearing from “numerous” privately owned companies involved in high-stakes lawsuits over commissions.
March 28, 2024
‘We remain vigilant’ KW says as it unpacks NAR settlement
From buyer agreements to non-MLS places where cooperative compensation can appear, here’s what Keller Williams is telling leaders and agents about the deal.
March 18, 2024
Marc King departs KW president role amid layoffs
CEO Mark Willis adds “president” to his title and confirms that about 30 people have been let go from the company.
March 11, 2024
Steve Harney, an educator, entrepreneur and advocate, has died
Harney, a top agent, broker/owner and founder of Keeping Current Matters, is fondly remembered as “one of the kindest and most passionate men” in the industry.
March 8, 2024
AI is so much more than ChatGPT — here’s what you need to know
Products that just scratch the surface of what AI can do are giving real estate “a bad rap,” but there are ways to go deeper (without getting in too deep).
March 7, 2024
Nick Bailey out in RE/MAX leadership shakeup
Amy Lessinger, former SVP of Region Development, takes over as president, while two other execs receive promotions.
Updated February 22, 2024
NAR shares ‘real story’ of leadership, strategic shifts
New messages from Interim CEO Nykia Wright and President Kevin Sears lay out changes to “presidential initiatives,” NAR’s Leadership Team and culture work.
February 19, 2024
NAR called ‘arrogant’ as it makes national news again
A Wall Street Journal story portrays the National Association of Realtors as inflexible in the face of legal challenges to the industry’s commission structure.
February 16, 2024
HAR leaders on earning trust and competing with Zillow
“We’re trying to be an example of what an association can do,” says René Galvan, who will take over for Bob Hale as CEO in 2026.
February 2, 2024
Keller Williams reaches $70M settlement in commissions cases
The deal, which leaves just NAR and HomeServices of America as defendants in the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl cases, releases KW from all sell-side litigation.
Updated February 1, 2024
Clear Cooperation suit ends without any rule changes
NAR says ThePLS.com, which sued the association and three major MLSs, is dismissing the case. But the door is open for it to refile this year.
January 26, 2024
Major MLSs reach settlement in lawsuit over NAR policy
CRMLS, Bright MLS and MRED have reached an agreement with ThePLS.com over Clear Cooperation rules, leaving NAR as the only remaining defendant.
January 25, 2024
NAR alternative moves up its launch
AREA, an initiative spearheaded by Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber, aims to create “something totally new” for agents and others dissatisfied with NAR.
Updated October 21, 2024
More women than ever earn spots in real estate power ranking
For the second year in a row, the Swanepoel Power 200 designated Sue Yannaccone, Anywhere Brands president and CEO, as the most powerful female leader.
January 10, 2024
NAR President Tracy Kasper, facing blackmail threat, steps down
Kasper had been in the role for just over four months following the resignation of former president Kenny Parcell. Kevin Sears is taking over as president.
Updated December 20, 2024
The Ten: MLS leaders bond over industry shifts — and Sammy Hagar?
Art Carter and Brian Donnellan, CEOs of the nation’s largest MLSs, are pals as well as colleagues, walking the talk of collaboration in challenging times.
December 19, 2023
Redfin expands (and renames) its new agent-pay program
San Diego and Orange County join San Francisco and LA as Redfin Next launch cities on Jan. 1. The program is designed to “remove the ceiling” from compensation.
December 12, 2023
Lawmakers target hedge-fund homebuyers
The bill, which would give large-scale corporate investors 10 years to unload the homes they own or face massive penalties, faces long odds.
December 8, 2023
Meet The Ten who defined 2023
Real Estate News has selected the top newsmakers in a year shaped by trials — of all kinds — and resilience in the face of epic challenges and opportunities.
Updated January 2, 2024