Research Associate - Research Associate CoStar Group Employee Review

2.0
Jan 28, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and pay. Always busy so work days go quickly. Research team is full of young professionals who typically work hard and are very kind.

Cons

Completely metric driven, management doesn't have any context and metrics do not measure actual good research. Upper management goals are unrealistic and again, don't lend itself to researching, just arbitrary call goals. Turning more and more into a call center environment

avatar
CoStar Group Response
9y
Thanks for leaving a review. Very glad to see that you’re enjoying the team environment and our exceptional pay and benefits. We do read the advice to management section and do pass it on to senior leadership every time we write responses. You’re being heard. We also listen through other avenues including our employee survey and hrdepartment@costar.com. Most importantly, your manager is always an asset if you have a concern or a suggestion. While we regularly assess them, our metrics are developed to help researchers improve their skills and drive value for our customers.

Explore other reviews about CoStar Group

5.0
Jul 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The opportunity to build skills and income.

Cons

Low ramp up in sales

1
1.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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

3
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All