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      AvalonBay Communities

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      AvalonBay Communities reviews

      3.6

      57% would recommend to a friend

      (1,145 total reviews)
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      Benjamin W. Schall

      70% approve of CEO

      60% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      AvalonBay Communities has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,145 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AvalonBay Communities employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      1K reviews
      5.0
      Mar 25, 2025

      Great Start In Property Management

      Community consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      AvalonBay is one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the U.S., known for high-quality communities. Being associated with a respected brand can boost your resume and open future career doors. They have a strong internal promotion culture. They invest in their people. AvalonBay emphasizes creating a great living experience. If you enjoy connecting with people and helping them feel at home, this aligns well with the role.

      Cons

      Leasing goals and quotas can be aggressive, especially in competitive markets. There's often pressure to perform consistently, which can be stressful if traffic is slow or the market is tough. Since leasing offices are open on weekends and holidays, work-life balance can take a hit. Some teams report strong leadership, but others experience micromanagement or rigid oversight from certain community managers.

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      AvalonBay Communities Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We appreciate feedback and will use this to improve our associate's experience.
      3.0
      Mar 15, 2025

      Would avoid

      Customer experience
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Benefits are quite good and to some that might be worth the low pay - decent training opportunity if looking to move elsewhere soon

      Cons

      Set up like a 9-5 sweatshop. Performance standards are data driven but people cheat to achieve a bonus. Can’t blame them because wage is not in alignment with cost of living and it is barely in alignment if a bonus is achieved. Standards are skewed based on cheating behavior and the cycle keeps going if team matches or exceeds because standards will be raised to prevent paying out bonuses. The prefer quick canned answer work style, and good customer service is not really the goal. Habitually understaffed, bonuses can be available but you must chuck ethics out the door to qualify.

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      AvalonBay Communities Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand that no company is perfect, and we work hard to make sure that our associates are content while working at AVB. We appreciate feedback and will use this to improve our associate's experience.
      5.0
      Mar 15, 2025

      Good Place

      Community consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people you work with are great.

      Cons

      The schedule can be annoying

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      AvalonBay Communities Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review about your experiences at AVB!
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