Review - Account Executive CoStar Group Employee Review

3.0
Jul 8, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great products, great co-workers, very nice and helpful staff at corporate office. For someone new to the real estate industry or outside sales, this is a great company to get your feet wet and learn the business as well as learn the basics of outside sales for business to business as well as meeting great connections in the industry.

Cons

I would say in my opinion you would think for a tech company they would use tech capabilities to get more exposure, sales and customer management rather then still concentrate on dated sales tools as focusing on cold calling and hounding prospects over the phone rather then using email, drip campaigns, networking events, apps and what truly works as in face to face introductions, follow up calls and working referrals. Not all sales people are good in person, but I feel I get much more accomplished so I personally would rather spend 80% of my time in the field rather then cold calling people out of a phone book or phone list. This is only what I found that works better for me though and I am one that has the experience in sales and the real estate industry so this of course could be why I feel that way.

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Pros

The opportunity to build skills and income.

Cons

Low ramp up in sales

1.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Recommend
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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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