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 825 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 (86) , 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 102 reviews)); "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" ((in 42 reviews)); "Cardinal Group offers great benefits" ((in 41 reviews)); "Very fun to work for them and will meet great people" ((in 26 reviews)); "Cardinal has great company culture and really does embody all of its Core Values." ((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 20 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 13 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))

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

(802 total reviews)

Alex O'Brien

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Cardinal Group Companies has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 802 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

802 reviews

5.0

Jun 11, 2024

Culture Driv

Customer account specialist ii

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Cardinal Group Companies. From the moment I joined, I was impressed by the strong emphasis placed on fostering a positive culture and upholding core values. Each employee is not just a part of the team; they are integral to the company's success, and this mindset is evident in every interaction. What sets Cardinal Group apart is its innovative approach to the industry. With the introduction of the CX3 team, they are at the forefront of revolutionizing the way we think about customer experience. This forward-thinking mentality permeates throughout the organization, driving constant improvement and pushing boundaries. I am proud to be a part of such a dynamic and forward-looking company.

Cons

As we have been transitioning from a start-up to a major competitor, there have been a few challenges along the way. One of the main cons I've noticed is the inevitable growing pains that come with expansion. With so many moving parts, it can sometimes feel like things are changing rapidly, which can be a bit overwhelming. However, it's important to remember that this evolution is integral for growth and progress.

Cardinal Group Companies Response

2y

Another review made a similar point around the complications that come up with rapid growth. What I thought was the best part of their comment was similar to yours in that it asked that we always remember that while we're passionate about what we are doing in our role, it's mysterious to others and therefore important that we do what we do with the reminder that we can't do it alone.

5.0

Jun 11, 2024

Best Company to Work With!

Customer accounts specialist

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CEO approval

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Cardinal Group has truly sparked my passion for working in multi-family housing again! The culture here is unmatched and I have never felt more supported in my role. I not only receive positive feedback, but areas to work on to progress to the next level. I love it here!

Cons

Communication across other departments could be better!

Cardinal Group Companies Response

2y

Boomerang Alert! So many of us come up in the industry to branch out but get pulled back in. I think the reason here is really around the idea that at the end of the day, this is the only indusrty I'm aware of where the work we do affects lives in a real and meaningful way. So glad to have you on board!

5.0

Jun 11, 2024

Cardinal - CX3 - Centralization

Customer account manager

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I love working for Cardinal because of the many opportunities it has and the culture that cant be beat. CX3 has helped me grow professionally and helped me develop other team members as we go about our work days and that cant be beat

Cons

Only that im too far to participate in snow days!

Cardinal Group Companies Response

2y

You're gonna love what's coming up to replace snow days. Not going to spill the beans here, but you should know that it's comments like these that helped to really iron out what a break could look like for remote teams!

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