The good comes with bad - Architectural Photographer CoStar Group Employee Review

2.0
Oct 1, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Salary is incredible, benefits are great and the company 401k match is awesome. They give bonuses

Cons

Workload is unrealistic with tons of OT Expected to be clocked in and working M-F 8-5, but also expected to work nights and weekends for content. They track your location and time during working hours. Gold star employees are showcased for work that is against protocols and only meet metrics by cheating the system and submitting photoshopped lifestyle or reused lifestyle content (the rest of us would get written up and/or fired for). Bonus structure is broken, missing almost $5,000 in bonuses in 6 months according to their payout plan. They don’t look at employees as people, just numbers. Even after hurricane Helene, employees IN affected areas are still expected to meet metrics, even with no power, damage to homes and more…you are not a person with this company.

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5.0
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Pros

The opportunity to build skills and income.

Cons

Low ramp up in sales

1.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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