Is Cortland a good company to work for?

Cortland has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 773 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 54% of employees would recommend working at Cortland to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cortland have been left by employees working as Assistant Community Manager , Community Manager and Maintenance Technician .

Does Cortland pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cortland employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cortland. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cortland?

54% of Cortland employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cortland 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cortland?

Leasing Consultant (118) , Community Manager (66) , Leasing Agent (20) , Service Manager (17) , Assistant Community Manager (16) , Assistant Manager (16) , Property Manager (16) , Resident Experience Manager (15) , Maintenance Technician (14) , Leasing Professional (11) , Leasing Manager (10) , Project Manager (10) , Director (8) , Leasing (8) , Accountant (6)

What are the pros of working at Cortland according to real employee reviews?

"Great Benefits; Bomb support from upper management; ability to receive great numbers in commission" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great pay but not for the hours." ((in 54 reviews)); "It is amazing how a company so young has already created such a great culture." ((in 51 reviews)); "The people are great and passionate about what they do." ((in 32 reviews)); "great commission pay and they give you money for uniform" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cortland according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance exists" ((in 24 reviews)); "Upper management is blind to the weaknesses of its CMs and supervisors." ((in 23 reviews)); "Terrible Managers" ((in 17 reviews)); "DO’s blatant favoritism creates a very hostile and unhealthy work environment." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours and weekends are required" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Cortland locations?

Atlanta , Dallas , Columbus , Charlotte , Orlando , Tampa , Houston , Denver , Fort Worth , Irving , Frisco , Smyrna , Phoenix , Plano , Nashville , Austin , Alpharetta , Marietta , Raleigh , San Antonio , Decatur , Allen , Grand Prairie , Kingwood , Broomfield , West Palm Beach , Roswell , Birmingham , Cary , McKinney

Cortland reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(750 total reviews)

Steven DeFrancis

68% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Cortland has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 750 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cortland employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.8 stars).

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750 reviews

1.0

Nov 15, 2019

DFW area not ideal

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great commission program allows you to recruit and keep top leasing consultants. Assistant Manager commissions/bonuses pale in comparison unfortunately unless they lease an apartment or two each pay period. Great training program too.

Cons

DFW leadership is spread too thin! Even with the acquisition of the Pure portfolio, the set up does not really make sense and does not allow enough time to work closely with an immediate supervisor to resolve issues. Company does require strong leaders on each site as the level of responsibility is high, but CMs should be able to have more than a once monthly 2 hour property walk/check in the a distractiocted AOM that is spread too thin. Also, while most of the regional leadership is fairly professional, one of the leaders cares too much about drinking, smoking and partying and it is a little embarrassing to see them intoxicated at team events while other leaders are not. Also, the DO already has his mind made up on everything and claims to be open to change/suggestion, but isnt really. Also, you will see this in so many reviews, but there is no work/life balance...truly. With so much company turnover, they are now claiming they have an associate focus and will put associates first....but the residents are always first priority at all costs.

Cortland Response

6y

Hi, there! We love hearing that you love our training program as much as we do. Developing best-in-class associates coupled with our commission structure is just one of the many ways that we provide for our onsite associates – the ones who create unparalleled living experiences for our residents. We know the acquisition of the Pure portfolio cause a few growing pains, but we’re swiftly working through them. If you have ideas or suggestions on what can be done to make your associate experience better, we encourage you to reach out to your Director of Operations or Talent Resources so that we can better support you, your team, and your community!

5.0

Oct 24, 2019

Great Company

Paid media manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Really enjoyed the work and environment. They invest a lot in employees

Cons

For me only the drive, otherwise I would still be there.

Cortland Response

6y

Hello, there! We’re happy to hear that you love our culture as much as we do – and we’re sad to see you go. Sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic is never fun, but with our latest commuting initiatives, you can opt out of a hectic commute by riding MARTA, carpooling, or biking. If you ever miss being a Cortlandian, you’re always part of the family! – Ashley Gordon, VP of Talent Acquisition

2.0

Oct 14, 2019

No stability within the Technology department

Service desk associate

Recommend

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Pros

the people are really nice. the events are extremely extravagant.

Cons

Cortland doesn’t really care for longevity in employees or departments. Within the year I worked there they completely reorganized the Technology department not really caring about how that affected the end-users or the current employees. We were constantly pushing out new tools with zero announcement or training. You’re expected to do what you are told and keep your ideas to yourself. The main focus is saving the company money rather than provided a better experience for all of the Community teams.

Cortland Response

6y

Hi, there! Cortland is a rapidly growing company, and that sometimes means quick changes to make sure our technology keeps up with our growth. However, the impact on end-users and associates is always a priority, and we always value ideas and suggestions on how to make rollouts and improvements better. You’re correct – Technology is a huge part of what makes Cortland so successful, and we’re constantly working to ensure that our technology and Technology team are primed to succeed.

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