CoStar Group reviews

Our researchers are paid fairly for their role that requires no work being brought home and weekends free. All researchers, with the exception of those on a corrective action plan, receive quarterly bonuses that are awarded based on their performance and ability to meet or exceed expectations. In addition, there are opportunities for on-the-spot bonuses throughout the quarter for those who bring light to major breakthroughs and their hard work. Everyone is measured on the same scale, but an employee has the right to keep their compensation private from colleagues, and as such we do not discuss bonus amounts as a team. Our clients rely on us for good information, and while they can be short on the phone at times they ultimately know the value of regular communication with our researchers. Persistence has proven time and again in this role that it will gain the respect and admiration of CoStar clients – if it didn’t work we wouldn’t be doing it this way. It’s great to have a manager who will be an advocate for you, but being an advocate for yourself and continuing to make stronger connections with others will get you far. With a growing research force, many of the newly available opportunities are quite competitive as researchers vie for the chance to take on new roles, and there are increasing opportunities for you to take on something new here. The Research Associate role is largely considered an entry level position, and we require no extensive or technical skill beyond basic ability and the right kind of drive to fit the role. We teach our research trainees about the basics of commercial real estate and how to use our database, and with that they are able to gain expertise on the job. We recognize that developing expertise our researchers give us, and increase pay with merit increases and quarterly bonuses.

We appreciate the feedback, and it’s good to hear you absorbed a lot of information. It’s true that the Research Associate role at CoStar Group is the perfect place for individuals interested in commercial real estate to learn a lot about the industry, and as we develop even stronger data and analysis we open new roles and career paths for researchers to become experts in areas like construction and development, retail trends and more. Some changes in Research are made quickly to adjust to the rapid growth our company is experiencing, and we know it can be a bit of a challenge, but those changes help us to figure out the best way possible to meet new needs and ultimately make the research roles and career path more rewarding for our employees. We are constantly working to be open with our researchers to make transitions smooth and to feel comfortable, but also challenged, with their daily tasks. We learn from what we’ve done in the past and will continue to open the lines of communication more as we develop. Thanks again for your feedback, and best of luck to you in your future endeavors.