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AvalonBay Communities

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AvalonBay Communities reviews

3.6

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,144 total reviews)
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Benjamin W. Schall

70% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

AvalonBay Communities has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,144 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).

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1K reviews
1.0
Feb 26, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Those that you work alongside and meet along the way.

Cons

Limit on pay increases and not a true evaluation on the associate. "I cannot score you higher on your evaluation because I'm only allowed to give x number of increases" This is belittling and demeaning to myself and others. It gives no sense of appreciation and or motivation. The workload should coincide with the pay. The neighborhood is an excellent concept but poorly executed because it currently only benefits the company. Adding extra work and expenses such as vehicle use without compensation. Company continuously shares excitement for the income growth occurring while simultaneously scrutinizing associate recognition spending and cutting events for the associates as well as increasing management bonuses and management events/gatherings. Develop a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities of onsite teams, particularly in relation to the unique social and political climates of the communities they serve. Sales Leaders and Directors should are not attuned to the challenges faced by associates on a daily basis. Reevaluate the methodology for determining rental charges and renewal increases for associates living on site. Recognize the significant discrepancy between rent hikes, which can be as high as 10%, and pay raises, which often fall short at just a few cents on the dollar or a mere 3%. This discrepancy has lead to feelings of underappreciation among onsite associates and one of many reasons that I do not find myself at AvalonBay in the next 12 months.

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AvalonBay Communities Response
2y
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. If you would like to provide more feedback about your experience, please reach out to your HR Manager.
3.0
Feb 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A pro would be the would be the available remote work

Cons

One con would be the available work schedule.

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AvalonBay Communities Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experiences at AVB! We appreciate feedback and will use this to improve our associate's experience.
3.0
Feb 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

benefits are good and match 401k

Cons

Wages do not match the responsibility.

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AvalonBay Communities Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience at AVB. We are always evaluating our pay structure to make sure we are on par with the market and offering competitive pay. If you have additional concerns about pay, please reach out to your regional HR Manager.
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