horrible place to work - Research Associate CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
Apr 24, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Nice office location, apparently the benefits are good, but I wouldn't be able to tell that's just what I've heard. Healthy snacks are available for employees.

Cons

Horrible work environment. Performance is calculated by completely unrealistic standards whimsically developed by aggressive and fanatical executive oversight with fear based implementation. Advancement opportunities are bleak/non-existent and favoritism is rampant.

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CoStar Group Response
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Thanks for leaving a review. Our performance metrics are carefully calibrated to help researchers excel and to deliver exceptional value for our clients. If you don’t understand your benefits or are not making use of them we definitely want to fix that. Make sure to reach out to your manager or hrdepartment@costar.com to resolve this!

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Pros

Work-life balance is quite good

Cons

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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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