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 823 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Cardinal Group Companies to a friend and 78% 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?

83% 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 106 reviews)); "I've grown so much as an individual with the help and support of so many team members." ((in 43 reviews)); "Cardinal Group offers great benefits" ((in 41 reviews)); "Very fun to work for them and will meet great people" ((in 24 reviews)); "This company is deeply committed to its culture and consistently lives out its core values." ((in 23 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 11 reviews)); "Managers are always busy with reports and the full" ((in 9 reviews)); "Didn't receive full bonus even after doing an amazing job" ((in 3 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 Cardinal Group Companies locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Fayetteville , Houston , Huntsville , Denver , College Station , Austin , Charlotte , Minneapolis , Saint Louis , Tempe

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4.0

83% would recommend to a friend

(800 total reviews)

Alex O'Brien

91% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

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4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Senior management

Cardinal Group Companies has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 800 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).

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800 reviews

3.0

Feb 7, 2026

Great salary and flexibility

Operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Travel, salary, big company perks

Cons

Politics when looking for professional advancement, ca be hard to find your career path outside of the traditional ones

Cardinal Group Companies Response

3mo

Thank you for your feedback and for your three-plus years of service with us. We strive to be a company where there are many different career paths and opportunities for our team members to grow. Best of luck in your next chapter!

3.0

Jan 28, 2026

Decent Company to Gain Experience. Hard to promote.

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Didn’t feel micro managed. Freedom to run your own community for the most part. Not much requirement for out of office work.

Cons

Hard to promote, managers don’t provide opportunities for growth. Very student housing based; the conventional teams don’t get much recognition.

Cardinal Group Companies Response

3mo

Thank you for your three-plus years of dedication in Colorado Springs. We’re glad you value the autonomy and balance our Community Manager roles provide. We also hear your feedback regarding growth and recognition for our conventional teams—we are committed to expanding these opportunities and ensuring every team member's contributions are celebrated. We appreciate your hard work and for being part of the Cardinal Group team!

5.0

Jan 24, 2026

Always looking to get better!

Operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cardinal Group’s leadership consistently demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset, focusing on how to evolve for the betterment of our teams, our communities, and our community owners. I am genuinely excited for the strategic updates and improvements coming in 2026. At Cardinal, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not just buzzwords; they are authentic principles that are felt daily. Our Core Values are not simply written on a wall—they are the standards we strive to live by, both personally and professionally. In my 30+ years in property management—ranging from owner-managed conventional to third-party student housing—Cardinal Group stands at the top. The support system here is robust and accessible. While there is always room for improvement in any organization, that continuous drive to be better is exactly what defines the goal at Cardinal.

Cons

While I do not have significant negatives to report, there is always an opportunity to better bridge the gap between corporate and the site level. Specifically, I would love to see our Core Values discussed and operationally supported even more frequently at the site level to ensure total alignment. Additionally, while I know Maintenance Support is a key focus for 2026, it is crucial that we maintain momentum there. Maintenance is the backbone of our industry. Ensuring they feel appreciated, integrated, and fully viewed as part of the wider team should remain a top priority to ensure retention and operational excellence

Cardinal Group Companies Response

3mo

Thank you for your 5-star review and for bringing 30 years of industry expertise to our team. We love that you see our Core Values as a lived standard rather than just words on a wall. Your insights on bridging the gap with our site-level teams and maintaining momentum for our maintenance backbone are incredibly valuable. We also hear you on the need for our compensation models to evolve alongside our growth. We’re glad to have you on the team!

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