Is Cardinal Group Companies a good company to work for?

Cardinal Group Companies has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 826 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 84% of employees would recommend working at Cardinal Group Companies to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cardinal Group Companies have been left by employees working as Portfolio Manager , Leasing Team Member and Community Manager .

Does Cardinal Group Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cardinal Group Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cardinal Group Companies. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cardinal Group Companies?

84% of Cardinal Group Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cardinal Group Companies 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cardinal Group Companies?

Community Manager (87) , Leasing Agent (73) , Community Intern (33) , Leasing and Marketing Manager (28) , Assistant Community Manager (22) , Leasing Intern (21) , Leasing Consultant (20) , Maintenance Supervisor (19) , Property Manager (16) , Leasing Team Member (15) , Area Manager (14) , Leasing and Marketing Team Lead (14) , Community Assistant (11) , Leasing Manager (11) , Maintenance Technician (11)

What are the pros of working at Cardinal Group Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Culture is great and they really care for the empolyees" ((in 100 reviews)); "Great team members and manager." ((in 46 reviews)); "Cardinal Group offers great benefits" ((in 44 reviews)); "Very fun to work for them and will meet great people" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great Core Values and room for promotion from within the company." ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cardinal Group Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Very low pay for it" ((in 31 reviews)); "They run the property to the ground with poor management and have employees constantly rotating out due to it." ((in 21 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 12 reviews)); "You can love Cardinal, then transfer properties and find out that a bad manager equals a bad experience." ((in 10 reviews)); "PTO is decent but not a lot of company holidays." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cardinal Group Companies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cardinal Group Companies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cardinal Group Companies in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cardinal Group Companies locations?

Denver , Austin , Atlanta , State College , Baton Rouge , Eugene , Columbia , College Station , Minneapolis , Flagstaff , Greenville , Tallahassee , Charlotte , Fayetteville , Huntsville , Los Angeles , San Diego , Saint Louis , Tempe , San Marcos , Houston , Colorado Springs , Tuscaloosa , Chicago , Knoxville , Muncie , Columbus , Toledo , Charleston , Marietta

Cardinal Group Companies reviews

4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(803 total reviews)

Alex O'Brien

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (803 reviews)

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Cardinal Group Companies has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 803 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cardinal Group Companies 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

803 reviews

5.0

Jun 21, 2023

Committed to its mission to be the best place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Values driven Culture filled with passion and drive Innovative High performers that care about the residents and each other

Cons

The company moves fast which isn’t for everyone.

Cardinal Group Companies Response

2y

First and foremost, thank you for your commitment to Cardinal, and thank you for your honest 5-star review! Agreed and the industry itself with the ever-changing technology, demand, and growth can prove to be challenging. Without the support you provide to those you work alongside, the Cardinal experience for those would not be the same. Thank you for embracing the CVs, and your dedication to Cardinal.

4.0

Jun 21, 2023

Great Company

Assistant community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Inclusive *Interactive *Great training always provided

Cons

*Hard to get a raise and/or not significant

Cardinal Group Companies Response

2y

Thank you for your honest review. While I do not have the details of your specific situation, please know that alongside your onsite and portfolio leaders, you have a support system within P&C to provide upskilling opportunities and navigate continued career path opportunities. Thank you for all that you bring to your community as an ACM, your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.

5.0

Jun 21, 2023

Culture and Opportunity

Operations performance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team members are a priority; resources are available for workflows; career development across several verticals is available and there is investment from managing team leads; long and short term company growth mindset; well-balanced work / play environment; best Company wide Culture.

Cons

Can be too fast paced for some; the healthy competition can be misperceived; company experience can be impacted differently by the team you work with (can be a pro or con).

Cardinal Group Companies Response

2y

Thank you for your open and honest 5-star review! Agreed that this industry is unique in itself, and may not be the best fit for everyone. Thank you for the support that you provide to teams to ensure they are utilizing their maximum potential, while also being supported and gaining access to valuable resources. The difference you make to the onsite teams does not go unnoticed.

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