Unfulfilling - Anonymous employee CoStar Group Employee Review

2.0
May 9, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Low-stress and good work/life balance. Market leader in a high-profile industry.

Cons

As much as the organization wants to consider themselves a software company it is far from it. Everything moves incredibly slow. This is likely due to communication issues. There appears to be no centralized way of communicating around the organization. Decisions are made in silos and information is trickled down from higher level management. I have been here over three months and have zero understanding of the organizational structure or how products get built around here. All the work is "project-driven", meaning that once the project is completed you are moved on to work on something else. This model results in a lack of ownership or accountability for any outcomes. Overall I find the work to be rather unsatisfying and boring.

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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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