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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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
Deal in place to sell REcolorado to private firm
The associations that own the 16th-largest MLS surprised its leaders with a deal that “scared the absolute hell out of us,” REcolorado’s vice chair said.
June 24, 2024
In NYC, brokers are fighting for 10-15%, not 6%
New York is one of only two cities where landlords can hire brokers and require renters to pay them. This may be changing — but not if the industry has its way.
June 22, 2024
DOJ says REX deserves a do-over in Zillow/NAR case
Can NAR’s optional rules still add up to anticompetitive behavior? Yes, the Department of Justice says in a brief filed June 20 in the case of REX vs. Zillow.
Updated June 21, 2024
NAR employee files discrimination suit
A former project manager said she was subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation in a lawsuit filed June 18 in Illinois District Court.
June 20, 2024
Who opted in to the NAR settlement? ‘It’s all over the place’
The path is more clear for MLSs than brokerages, according to a top industry lawyer. The National Association of Realtors, meanwhile, had no comment.
Updated June 20, 2024
New initiative focuses on agents for underserved buyers
Realtor.com is highlighting the 111 things independent buyer representation does for Black, Hispanic, Asian American, LGBTQ+, veteran and first-time buyers.
June 18, 2024
NAR ‘stands by’ Pride post as it cuts all comments
“This was more than simply a social media post,” said the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance president, calling for “proactive actions” and ethics code enforcement.
June 14, 2024
Roof AI CEO on ChatGPT — and the need for guardrails
Roof Pro launched its GPT integration this week after the company took the time to establish safeguards necessary for the real estate industry.
June 12, 2024
The state of mortgage rates depends on which state you're in
A new survey of lenders reveals a 38 basis point difference between mortgage rates by state, which can mean hundreds of dollars a year for borrowers.
June 11, 2024
‘Frustration’ a theme as homebuyer sentiment craters
Fannie Mae’s sentiment index hit a new low in May, with only 14% saying now is a good time to buy a home, but sales activity is expected to increase.
June 7, 2024
Square footage has gotten awfully expensive
A new report from Realtor.com reveals a massive increase in price per square foot over the past five years.
June 5, 2024
Longtime CEO steps down at MoxiWorks
York Baur will remain on the board of directors, while Eric Elfman, a tech leader from outside the real estate industry, moves into the top role.
June 3, 2024
The party is not over for NAR — ‘at least not yet’
A new report describes the political might of NAR, its lavish efforts to protect it, and risks to its future posed by the government — and its own actions.
May 21, 2024
A closer look at NorthstarMLS’s path through a tricky year
Minnesota’s largest multiple listing service embraces its “broker-centric, tech-forward focus” as it works through rules changes and pursues collaboration.
May 20, 2024
Keller Williams cancels plan to cut profit share for ex-agents
President and CEO Mark Willis called the move “unprecedented," and said the vote by the company’s agent-led IALC passed by an “overwhelming majority.”
Updated May 17, 2024