Just OK - Anonymous employee CoStar Group Employee Review

3.0
Jan 14, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- The pay and benefits were strong - Had the chance to work with very smart people and grow CRE knowledge - Exposure to c-level management, high-profile projects - Good steppingstone to other companies/opportunities

Cons

WFH: Company began "requesting" that people come back to the office in April of 2022. There were co-workers who were uneasy about this (especially since this coincided with the rise of the delta variant) but felt required to come into the office despite these concerns. CoStar will never support WFH, since they are determined to persist the notion that office space is a necessity. The CEO made a comment during an all-hands, citing the fact that kindergarten and elementary school students were struggling with remote learning and concluded that this is proof that adult professionals are unable to collaborate and deliver virtually – I found this a little insulting. Working at Costar: - Limited opportunities for advancement for my role - Pretty intense culture with a high workload. I was very stressed throughout my time at Costar, and didn’t realize how important a positive, balanced culture was until I began my new job. - Company was unable to set and follow through with priorities, which seemed to shift on a whim. - On the 2021 Q1 earnings call, the CEO complained about “competing with the government for employees” (referring to additional covid benefits). Seems like a $32B company could afford to pay people enough where this wouldn’t be an issue

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5.0
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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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