Pros
This is, hands down, one of the very best places to work in Richmond. The office space is phenomenal with views of the James rivers and the downtown area. We have a chef on staff that makes healthy foods and snacks (for free!). Common area for eating lunch, playing Foosball, darts, watching sports games (world cup now), or just taking a break. CoStar employees are very self motivated and very driven - this is something i didn't realize i was looking for at work - it makes it easier to come in and work hard each day when the people around you are doing likewise. We also participate in the community a ton. Ranging from community service, providing meals to those in need, attendance to the folk festival, free passes and beer tickets to Friday cheers + river rock, sports teams through river city, hiking groups, etc. With so many employees it's easier for us to contribute to this great city. The job itself can be challenging but i came from a role that was so easy my day just dragged on and on. Basically, we are collecting information about businesses across America to add to our database. I talk to business owners, brokers, property managers, and building owners throughout the day. It's a phone based job so expect to be on the phone a good portion of each day. The benefits are way above average and they even help with tuition reimbursement! I've seen some negative reviews here but honestly this is a really great place to work and the pay is extremely competitive. It's a phone based job so if you're not interested in being on the phone i would recommend you look at some other jobs we have open.
Cons
Costar is a very dynamic and growing company and that means we change a lot. This can be stressful and cause frustration but the pros far outweigh this. there are some employees that just complain all the time about their role - some people just like to complain. No one is keeping them here but themselves and they are treated more than fair so i just don't understand at times. It can lower morale and bring other down.