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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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
Now is the moment to innovate, but tech alone won’t do it
“We need people who are more ambitious,” real estate leaders were told at this week’s T3 Tech Summit. And they need to be ready to go deeper with AI.
October 4, 2024
A new CEO for REcolorado; C-level execs join MoxiWorks, Opendoor
Dana Bennett brings brokerage as well as MLS experience to REcolorado; MoxiWorks hires its first CMO as it eyes expansion to mid-market and agent customers.
October 3, 2024
NAR to sellers: Concessions could ‘lead to better, faster offer’
The new guide from the National Association of Realtors also explains how concessions (which can be used to pay an agent) differ from offers of compensation.
September 26, 2024
Side announces mentorship-focused rev share program
The brokerage platform also asked a judge to dismiss a copycat commissions lawsuit, saying it fails to prove Side conspired with anyone over agent compensation.
September 24, 2024
NAR tells buyers they can — and should — negotiate with agents
A new guide explains the types of compensation allowed (not an “open-ended amount or a range”), how buyers can ask sellers to pay and when it’s OK to walk away.
September 20, 2024
Make NAR membership optional, state association says
Alabama Realtors wants members to have “greater flexibility” with their dues dollars. Without it, NAR faces legal risk and could “lose these members forever.”
September 19, 2024
Homebuyers share their biggest deal-breakers
A home’s layout and natural light are important, but a new survey reveals what people refuse to give up — and how many of them can stick to their budgets.
September 19, 2024
Clear Cooperation: A lawsuit looms as the conversation continues
Mauricio Umansky pledges a court fight against NAR, while Compass and Redfin CEOs take opposite sides on the policy.
September 17, 2024
Curbio to pay $7.5 million to settle lawsuit
The pre-sale renovation company, which got early support from NAR, also will change its marketing and be more transparent about its deals with agents.
September 13, 2024
Exclusive listings on the MLS? Here’s how Bright is doing it
The nation’s second-largest multiple listing service has been making it easier to enter the data (and keep it private). Is this the wave of the future?
September 13, 2024
NAR discrimination suit now a federal case
An amended complaint by a former project manager adds new claims and details to sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation allegations.
September 12, 2024
NextHome settles commissions copycat case
Terms of the deal — which still requires a judge’s OK — were not revealed. Meanwhile, the settlement fund for Sitzer, Moehrl and Gibson is nearing $1 billion.
September 11, 2024
NAR doing a good job, associations say; MLSs aren’t so sure
A recent poll shows a split between major industry players when it comes to the National Association of Realtors’ performance — and its settlement.
September 10, 2024
The story behind the ‘hard line’ of MLS fines
“We have to protect our brokers and agents” from the risks of violating the NAR deal to settle commissions lawsuits, said Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS.
August 21, 2024
Go (Mid)West — and East — for the hottest housing markets
A suburb of Columbus, OH, once again tops Realtor.com’s ranking of the most wanted ZIP codes. Massachusetts, meanwhile, has three spots in the top 10.
August 20, 2024
Real estate’s day of change is here: 3 things to know
Important practice changes required by the NAR settlement take effect today, affecting buyer agent agreements and compensation. “We are in this together.”
August 17, 2024
‘We need to be debating from within,’ NAR CEO says
On the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast, Nykia Wright pleaded with real estate pros to keep complaints in the family while pledging to earn their trust.
August 15, 2024
August 17 is about more than just industry rule changes
Saturday is the first day consumers can get details about their settlement options — and is a critical day for agents who want to be covered by NAR’s deal.
August 12, 2024
Zillow’s new CEO on what’s next as Rich Barton moves upstairs
Barton and Jeremy Wacksman speak exclusively with Real Estate News about the leadership transition at the top of the influential home-search site.
August 7, 2024