CoStar Group reviews

2.7

33% would recommend to a friend

(3,028 total reviews)
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Andrew C. Florance

30% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

CoStar Group has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,028 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CoStar Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Dec 15, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Great Location -CoWorkers -Pay/Benefits -Healthy food/snacks are complimentary ! -There was a free Gym Membership to The Sporting Club until it closed, they are working on a new fitness option that is also complimentary (either your parking or gym is FREE) -This IS a good place to learn about CRE. -There is room for advancement -Work/Life balance - it's an 8 hour day, no overtime required.

Cons

-People whining about having to call Brokers. did you not know what you signed up for ?! -Other reviews that talk about a heavy workload are accurate, there is always too much to do, we could use more staff. Once you get used to that feeling of always being behind though, it's not a big deal. Come in, put in a good shift, get a lot done, and go home. easy-peasy ! -Metrics, including call numbers, are a bit much. They change constantly though. Anyone who's been here for a while knows the truth: if there's a policy or metric you don't like, don't worry about it, because it will be completely overhauled in 6 months ! The point being, the Metrics are constantly changing, they're a work in progress.

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CoStar Group Response
9y
Thanks for leaving a review! We appreciate your feedback.
1.0
Dec 11, 2016

Meh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people you meet and work with The free breakfasts

Cons

Everyone above managers and even some managers live with their heads in the clouds. At one point we were getting memos literally every week about what we needed to change. Ridiculous metrics to the point that you could have had a near perfect call with a broker, but then get a 0 score on your evaluation for forgetting to ask one question. Because one question is going to make or break the rest of the work you just did....

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CoStar Group Response
9y
Thanks for leaving a review. Research is at the core of what we do. It’s our most valued function and we know how crucial the effective work of the entire research team is. We regularly assess how best to evaluate the work of our research team and drive insights for our clients. The feedback is intended to help our Research Associates develop their skills and be the best they can be!
2.0
Dec 8, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good way to get into the real estate business. Also, you work with young people.

Cons

The learning curve stops quite quickly. They have ridiculous expectations/metrics in research. Constant auditing and criticism from management.

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CoStar Group Response
9y
Thanks for leaving a review and your time with CoStar. We’re glad you were able to get started in commercial real estate with us! We regularly assess our metrics to determine if they’re accurately measuring performance and driving value for our clients.
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