A solid job - Research Manager CoStar Group Employee Review

4.0
Jan 27, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Young, well-educated workforce. Very solid benefits package (including healthcare, quarterly bonuses, and plenty of on-site amenities like a gym, healthy snacks, etc). The office is really nice. Good, albeit sometimes infrequent, company events (Christmas party, Nationals' games, Habitat for Humanity opportunities). Overall work is interesting and as long as you keep sight of the bigger picture, your work feels valuable. You can leave your work at work and you're rarely ever asked to do overtime.

Cons

Sometimes a very reactionary workplace. Your experience can weigh VERY heavily on who your direct manager is. Often the company is run like a startup with drastic changes happening very quickly; that can be stressful. Day-to-day work can occasionally be tedious.

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Pros

Work-life balance is quite good

Cons

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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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