Toxic place to make some money while you look for an actual job. - Client Relationship Consultant CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
May 16, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay, low cost in benefits, exposure of toxic workplace has forced company to increase the value of company provided benefits (extended parental leave, extended bereavement leave, one work from home day, free parking), easy job if you can get a decent manager and are in a market that allows you to spam calls.

Cons

Incredibly toxic work environment. Constantly being told how great their latest spyware is for you and the clients. If you haven’t been promoted to a manager in less than two years on the job, then good luck with any vertical movement unless they have mass termination/exodus of current managers. From my experience and what I saw you are either moved up quick, completely taken advantage of while actively being passed up on opportunities, or they know you are there to just be a robot and make money so why would they reward you with any career progression. Consistent micromanagement (I’m talking the same 10 emails sent to you everyday for the past few years within your first hour of clocking in) Being promised and shown how you can make extra money from “leads” only to get told yours didn’t qualify months later. Expected workload is way higher than practical or needed workload. At the end of the day this isn’t a job. It’s a game that you aren’t told the rules and you have to figure them out. The rules also change every 4-8 weeks and the entire research department scrambles to figure them out. Sometimes they change the rules and directors don’t even know them.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Work-life balance is quite good

Cons

There isn't a ton of flexibility, but you get a lot of PTO that makes up for it

1.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Recommend
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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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