Is Cortland a good company to work for?

Cortland has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 775 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 55% 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 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cortland?

55% 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 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cortland?

Leasing Consultant (118) , Community Manager (68) , 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?

"It is amazing how a company so young has already created such a great culture." ((in 55 reviews)); "Great Benefits; Bomb support from upper management; ability to receive great numbers in commission" ((in 52 reviews)); "Great pay but not for the hours." ((in 46 reviews)); "The people are great and passionate about what they do." ((in 33 reviews)); "great commission pay and they give you money for uniform" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Upper management is blind to the weaknesses of its CMs and supervisors." ((in 24 reviews)); "No work life balance exists" ((in 23 reviews)); "Terrible Managers" ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours and weekends are required" ((in 11 reviews)); "There is a noticeable favorites club at the top." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Cortland locations?

Atlanta , Dallas , Charlotte , Columbus , 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

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Cortland reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(752 total reviews)

Steven DeFrancis

66% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Cortland has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 752 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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752 reviews

5.0

Aug 9, 2016

Amazing benefits - growing company!

Anonymous employee

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Pros

I just enrolled in my benefits and am amazed at how much Cortland is contributing towards my benefits. In comparison, I'm paying $0 and the only cost coming out of my paycheck are my HSA contributions. I'm definitely taking advantage of the concierge services offered to help me manage my out of pocket medical costs.

Cons

Since this space requires 20 words at a minimum, I'll just say that Cortland is a very fast paced, growing organization. It is not a home for those who lack motivation, self-discipline, and passion for what they do.

Cortland Response

Thank you for your positive feedback on our benefits! Our CEO and Talent team began a multi-year strategy to decrease the cost of healthcare for our Associates while making sure that the level of care and coverage remained top of the line! We listened to the healthcare pain points from our associates, and we were excited to implement the HSA plan! As you mentioned, we are a very fast-paced, growing organization, so we plan to continue to implement better initiatives, such as the new benefits plan to improve the quality of life for our associates!

5.0

Aug 9, 2016

Project Manager

Project manager

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I had been working in the industry of Multi-Family Renovations for over ten years before I came to Cortland Partners . During that time I was very fortunate to work with some of the best property management companies in the California and Texas markets . And after working with CP for almost three years , I can say without a reasonable doubt that this organization is the best at what they do. Cortland Partners is one of the few property management companies, that I am aware of at least, that is involved in every single step of the rehab process: from the acquisition of the asset, to the design build stage, through the entire development side of procuring materials in house for the renovation in question. The level of exposure and knowledge Ive gained has been indispensable, and I couldn't put a price tag on all that Ive learned. But my favorite part of working for this organization has been that it really hasn't felt like an organization at all. I would consider Cortland a cohesive family unit that takes care of its employees. It doesn't feel like a hierarchy, as there is an open level of communication from the very top down to the very bottom. Every one Ive had the pleasure of working with cares about the well being of the company, and is responsive in trying to facilitate your day to day proceedings.

Cons

The only slight personal peccadillo Ive rarely encountered has been with a few individuals in upper level management. Almost everyone is extremely knowledgeable and has a great deal of insight as to what they are doing. But , at times, I have found it difficult to communicate problems in regards to construction with some of the individuals in management. More specifically, most of these execs have a solid educational background, but no construction experience. So sometimes communicating problems dealing with construction trades can be difficult and slightly stressful. But , I will say, everyone has an open mind and is quick to listen and give you feed back. It all goes back to what I was saying with the open level of communication. Cortland has the most attentive and responsive employees in any multifamily market

Cortland Response

Wow, thanks so much! It’s an honor to receive such wonderful feedback from an associate who has been with us for over 3 years. We strive to be the best at what we do – staying involved in the rehab process from start to finish is certainly part of that vision – and it feels awesome to hear how much you’ve picked up on our passion. We appreciate your comments about our communication, too. It’s so important that we all stay open to insights from associates at every level of the company, so we can all keep pushing ourselves to be better and deliver the best experience possible for our residents.

5.0

Aug 8, 2016

Cortland Partners

Anonymous employee

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Fast paced, team oriented, and Family focused. Cortland is by far the best company I have ever worked with. Creating Value for a Better Life is truly lived daily by ever member of our Cortland family.

Cons

Fast paced growth and implementation of procedures. Some set backs have occurred due to the speed in which Cortland is growing. However all issues when they arise are handled quickly and decisively as well as the proper processes and procedures put in place going forward.

Cortland Response

Well, thank you very much! We’re thrilled to hear that Cortland is the best company you’ve ever worked with – and we hope that means you’ll stick around for many years to come! It’s true – we have really cultivated a workplace where all of our associates create value every day. And, we’re so proud to have a workplace where we all truly feel like part of one big family. Thanks for being patient as we navigate the speed bumps that often accompany hyper-speed growth. We appreciate all that you contribute to Cortland!

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