If you want to preserve your integrity, don't do it. - Designer CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
Mar 27, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There were (some) great people in the team that I worked with.

Cons

Yes, these reviews are so real! I don't know where to start... toxic culture, you are forced to me on meetings that take all day and they expect you to get your work done all at the same time, unrealistic expectations, too much brown nosing, some employees don't have an ounce of empathy when in comes to communicating with you in a respectful manner, no regard to work/life balance, condescending fake smiles, expecting you to always be available for last minute meetings that last for hours, not respecting your time - people not asking you when a good time is to meet, other people taking credit for your great ideas, too much ego and bragging, unorganized, your mental health doesn't matter, below market pay, upper management disregards any positive suggestions you have... I wouldn't be surprised if someone in this company gaslights me for my honest thoughts here, and I'm not the only one who has something to say.

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5.0
Feb 28, 2026
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Pros

Great experience in a high-level, fast-paced data company. You have to put in the work to learn the job immediately. Prove your skills and learn by doing. Fun companywide events and great campus.

Cons

Some positions require extra work to meet weekly goals.

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1.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

401k, medical benefits snacks decent base salary

Cons

Working at CoStar Group was one of the most emotionally exhausting sales environments I’ve experienced. The culture on my team was extremely male-dominated, hyper-competitive, and very much “sink or swim.” Collaboration was talked about constantly by management, but in reality the environment rewarded internal competition, territorial behavior, favoritism, and politics over actual teamwork. As one of the few women on the sales team, I often felt isolated and unsupported. Instead of mentorship or coaching, the expectation was basically: “figure it out yourself.” New hires were thrown into difficult situations with inconsistent training and unrealistic expectations, while certain reps appeared to receive stronger books of business, better territories, or more support than others. It created resentment and a toxic atmosphere where coworkers often felt more like competitors waiting for you to fail than teammates. The turnover was incredibly high, which should have been a red flag. Management pushed aggressive quotas and nonstop pressure while failing to address morale, burnout, or fairness concerns. There was also an unhealthy obsession with leaderboard culture and internal politics that made the workplace feel stressful every single day. What disappointed me most was that I genuinely believed in the product and enjoyed helping clients. Many customers loved working with me, and I built strong relationships. But internally, the environment became mentally draining. The constant competitiveness, lack of support, and toxic culture eventually outweighed the positives of the role.

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