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 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
Would-be owner of REcolorado gets ‘positive response’
At a meeting Monday, association members approved a change in bylaws that will allow the sale of the nation’s 16th-largest MLS to move forward.
July 30, 2024
Global software company makes unexpected play for REcolorado
MRI offered to buy the nation’s 16th-largest MLS — then upped its offer — and wants association members to consider it at a July 29 meeting about the sale.
Updated July 26, 2024
DANGER Report follow-up to have new focus: Opportunity
A sequel to the industry-challenging assessment is being developed and will focus on the future. “The time is now for the industry to transform itself.”
July 24, 2024
What to keep in mind as NAR’s ‘remarkable deal’ becomes reality
A leading MLS lawyer breaks down the settlement that removes offers of compensation from MLSs and requires more robust buyer agreements starting August 17.
July 21, 2024
Dancing with Mauricio: On NAR, commissions and what scares him
The TV star and founder of The Agency says running an association is “a pain” but sees opportunities to improve the agent experience and “fragmented” MLS space.
July 17, 2024
Economists on 2024 so far: ‘The year of the head fake’
So much for that housing market recovery everyone was expecting. Builders and boomers could provide bright spots, but what about the NAR settlement?
July 12, 2024
Association leaders ‘emphatically deny’ profiting from MLS sale
A new statement takes aim at “misinformation and concern” surrounding the proposed sale of REcolorado and provides details on the buyer and his intentions.
July 9, 2024
Facing scrutiny, CoStar alters high-profile Homes.com ads
Ad watchdog sides with Realtor.com challenges to Homes.com traffic claims — the latest twist in the hard-fought battle for the No. 2 spot in home search.
Updated July 10, 2024
Agents ‘have to show up’ in post-settlement world
Hard truths emerged during a talk about real estate’s future: Consumers expect more, and agents will have to “work harder for less money” to prove their value.
July 3, 2024
REcolorado confirms interim CEO, new board
New FAQs from the MLS and from its current owners, DMAR and SMDRA, shed light on user fees post-sale, but the timing and price of the deal remain undisclosed.
July 1, 2024
3 top takeaways from NAR’s meeting with the DOJ
The Department of Justice is keeping a sharp eye on the industry as the August 17 deadline for settlement-mandated practice changes draws closer.
June 29, 2024
REcolorado board removed as buyer is unveiled
The Realtor association owners of the MLS said the decision was made “in the best interests of our collective membership” following confidentiality violations.
Updated June 29, 2024
Sale of leading MLS ‘may bring added uncertainty’
A statement from REcolorado says its potential sale to a "private equity firm" is not the best way to separate MLSs from Realtor association ownership.
June 27, 2024
‘Ongoing antitrust litigation’ prompted deal to sell leading MLS
Association owners of REcolorado say now is “the right time to sell” and that decoupling MLSs and associations can provide protections and improve operations.
June 25, 2024