Challenging role, but rewarding pay & benefits - Associate Research Consultant CoStar Group Employee Review

3.0
Mar 6, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of networking opportunities with high visibility, job security as the company is performing well, great benefits + salary, great learning opportunity to learn the CRE industry, strict 40hr/week week makes for an easier work/life balance, free parking & gym on-site, WFH on Fridays

Cons

Unreasonable workload, overly metricized role with the metrics changing every few months making expectations complex to understand, your manager can make or break your experience here - some managers create a toxic work environment, the pressure of the role can take a mental toll on you. Despite the cons, I would recommend the role because of the salary alone and industry knowledge if you are interested in CRE- you need to be very disciplined to succeed in the role and autonomous.

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Pros

The opportunity to build skills and income.

Cons

Low ramp up in sales

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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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