Logic don't live here - Research Consultant CoStar Group Employee Review

2.0
Dec 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The pay and benefits and pay are unmatched.

Cons

I've been a top performer at the company for years. My issue isn't that the metrics are unattainable; it's that they don't make sense for the research role. The role is branded as research consultant but actually operates like a call center. The workload isn't difficult in terms of skill or complexity, just the expectations are unrealistic. There simply isn't enough time do the research that producing meaningful quality data actually requires. You end up spending your days trying to stretch conversations and hit arbitrary targets rather than producing genuinely useful insight. The nonsensical metrics, and ignored feedback leaves you feeling drained. And even embarrassed when talking to clients because the tools and process don't support the expertise the role is supposed to represent.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Work-life balance is quite good

Cons

There isn't a ton of flexibility, but you get a lot of PTO that makes up for it

1.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

This company makes a strong first impression during the interview and training process. Unfortunately, my experience after onboarding was very different. Decision-making is highly centralized, leaving employees with very little autonomy. The company emphasizes ethics and integrity, but my experience did not consistently reflect those values. Favoritism also appeared to play a significant role in how employees were treated and how decisions were made. HR presents itself as a resource for employees, but concerns often end with, “It will be up to your manager.” That can be frustrating when the issue involves your manager or requires an impartial review. CoStar has developed a reputation for these issues, and from what I experienced, it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago, the company at least appeared to prioritize its employees. Today, that commitment feels diminished. The return-to-office expectations can also be unreasonable. During severe weather, employees are still expected to report to the office even when many other companies in the area allow employees to work remotely for safety. Finally, performance expectations and metrics are frequently changed, making goals increasingly difficult to achieve. Combined with inconsistent communication from leadership, it creates an environment where employees often feel unsupported and uncertain about expectations.

Cons

Good Health Benefits for families and singles Decent pay

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