Do not recommend - Anonymous employee CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
Nov 4, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Spends a lot of money on marketing and has a great product.

Cons

Comp plans are so confusing that upper management does not seem to understand it well enough to pay employees accurately. Commission checks are never paid correctly and employees must wait for the next commission check which is only once a month. Even then, it does not always mean it will get paid. Most employees are rather arrogant and do not understand their clients needs. You are just a number with this company and absolutely disposable. Upper management only attempts to pacify concerns versus actually addressing them.

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CoStar Group Response
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We’re sorry that you had such a challenging experience with CoStar. We are laser-focused on making sure that our sales people are fairly and appropriately rewarded for their performance. While I can’t speak to your individual compensation situation, I can tell you that we’re constantly building and emphasizing new products and services which means that commission structure changes at the speed of our growth, which can be rapid.

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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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