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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NAR’s ‘lavish’ spending includes six-figure pay for volunteers
Leaders spent thousands on Hamilton tickets and other luxuries with corporate credit cards, as former execs stayed on the payroll, The New York Times reported.
November 18, 2024
Compass unveils luxury-focused vacation home business
Agents with Compass Resorts go beyond white-glove treatment and become "more like wealth managers" to support clients in this space, its founders say.
November 13, 2024
NAR seeking outside help to get ahead of antitrust issues
CEO Nykia Wright said she is also engaging a chief human resources officer, as well as a special advisor to help re-establish broker relationships.
November 11, 2024
What’s next for Opendoor after layoffs and $78 million loss?
Top iBuyer highlights new products and shifts in agent pay as it joins Offerpad, Elliman and Fathom in finding bright spots after tough third-quarter results.
November 10, 2024
The future of MLS? It's Zillow, says Compass CEO
Robert Reffkin said “it’s only a matter of time” before Zillow becomes a national MLS. Zillow, meanwhile, advocated for a strong MLS and equal access to data.
November 9, 2024
NAR president works to rally ‘the boots on the ground’
Kevin Sears kicked off NAR NXT with an acknowledgement of real estate industry challenges and a message of unity. His go-to message: “We protect consumers.”
November 8, 2024
Real continues its rise, focused ‘on what we can control’
The company says its innovative AI and financial products give it an edge as it increases revenue and agent count despite a difficult housing market.
November 7, 2024
Howard Hanna expands its presence in Ohio, South Carolina
The major independent firm announced a pair of deals this week that support its strategy of steady growth across the eastern U.S.
October 31, 2024
New startup looks to level the playing field for coaches
The goal of The Helm, founded and advised by notable real estate leaders, is to help more women become coaches without sacrificing business success.
October 30, 2024
eXp rolling out rev share changes
The company is responding to “a critical time for agents,” said founder Glenn Sanford. New incentives will take effect Nov. 1.
October 29, 2024
NAR board punts decision on Clear Cooperation
The Leadership Team will now take up the issue, with "no specific date" for resolution. Meanwhile, CMLS calls a hasty repeal of CCP "reckless and unnecessary."
October 28, 2024
Clear Cooperation moves closer to its future
An MLS advisory board within the National Association of Realtors is continuing its “robust” discussion of the divisive policy. Here’s what could come next.
October 24, 2024
Real estate’s moment of opportunity
From agent pay to association changes, a new report identifies 20 ways the industry can improve itself — and help homebuyers and sellers in the process.
October 23, 2024
A danger foretold: NAR’s waning dominance
The DANGER Report spelled out risks for MLSs, state and local Realtor associations, and NAR — which has weathered unprecedented challenges to its authority.
October 21, 2024
Why teams emerged as a top ‘danger’ to the old status quo
The DANGER Report spelled out risks for agents and brokers a decade ago. Many of its projections have come to pass — but they haven’t all been negative.
October 19, 2024
NAR breaks down listing agreements, how agent pay ties in
The latest consumer guide covers different types of contracts between sellers and their agents, and the “fully negotiable” nature of agent compensation.
October 18, 2024
A decade ago, real estate got a warning — did we heed it?
The DANGER Report took a “frank and sometimes searing” look at the risks facing agents, brokers, associations, MLSs and the National Association of Realtors.
October 17, 2024
DOJ weighs in on ‘super hot’ topic of data sharing
A new statement from the agency suggests that when information is shared only among competitors — like trade group members — it sets off antitrust alarm bells.
October 15, 2024
3D-printed houses are selling on Earth; next stop, the moon?
“People are buying” — and living in — these futuristic homes, with dozens sold at a community in Texas, and more widespread adoption expected in five years.
October 15, 2024
eXp paying $34 million to settle commissions case
The deal, which is not yet final, came in a Georgia case but covers similar lawsuits over agent compensation.
October 7, 2024