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      Excellent Experience so Far - Leasing Consultant Equity Residential Employee Review

      4.0
      Aug 2, 2017
      Leasing consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -A real emphasis on individuality and taking responsibility -Great training programs -Company culture is fantastic, especially compared to many direct REIT competitors -Upper management is always available for support and guidance

      Cons

      -Internal growth is slow, with promising open positions getting inundated with overqualified internal applicants -The pay is horrible. You work too hard for what you make. They recently started a new commission system which is paltry. -Time off is very minimal, and there is a lot of push back when you try to use your little bit of vacation time and sick time.

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      Equity Residential Response
      8y
      Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about our culture, training, and the sense of empowerment and accountability you feel here - it’s music to our ears! We also appreciate the constructive feedback you have provided regarding pay, time off, and internal growth. We recognize how competitive promotional opportunities can be in some areas, and we encourage you to align yourself with a mentor, and to take advantage of opportunities to further your knowledge and prepare yourself for the next step. Regarding your feedback about compensation, we conduct extensive market evaluations frequently to remain competitive with total compensation (base salary, commissions, benefits, etc.). We find many employees are actually making more on the new commission program, but with the different payout structure (every 2 weeks as opposed to once a month), it feels much different - so we urge you to take a close look at your current and past earnings to compare, and stay in communication with your manager. As for time off, we know that the pressure is felt more than ever during the busy summer months, but we want to ensure that you have the opportunity to take the time you have, when you need it. If you have concerns, please reach out to your Regional Manager or HR Director. Thanks again for your feedback!

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      5.0
      May 28, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      great benefits and pay along with culture

      Cons

      don't have any at the moment

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      Equity Residential Response
      1mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Equity Residential. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience and that our benefits, compensation, and culture have stood out to you. Creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed is a key priority for us, and it’s rewarding to know that those efforts are reflected in your experience. Feedback like yours reinforces our commitment to investing in our people and fostering a positive workplace culture. Thank you for being part of the Equity Residential team. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to your continued success with us!
      2.0
      May 7, 2026
      Multisite leasing consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Housing discount, strong portfolio exposure, opportunity to work across multiple communities, and valuable experience in a fast-paced leasing environment.

      Cons

      Management loves to preach “teamwork” until something goes wrong, then suddenly it’s every employee for themselves. Very documentation-heavy culture where certain managers seem to enjoy writing people up more than actually developing talent. Communication is inconsistent, accountability is selective, and favoritism is hard to ignore. Commission structure is shockingly low for the workload and expectations. Leadership often presents itself as organized and supportive, but behind the scenes there’s a lot of blame-shifting, targeting of employees, and policy confusion — especially regarding employee housing and lease transitions. My own experience at the end of my employee lease felt retaliatory and left a very negative impression.

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      Equity Residential Response
      1mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience as a Multisite Leasing Consultant. We appreciate your recognition of the opportunities for portfolio exposure, cross-community experience, and the fast-paced learning environment. Roles like yours require adaptability and strong relationship-building skills, and we value the contributions of our onsite teams. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of your experience, particularly around communication, consistency, leadership support, and trust, did not meet expectations. We understand how important it is for employees to feel supported, developed, and treated fairly, especially in collaborative team environments. Your feedback regarding communication between HR and onsite teams, management practices, and employee housing processes is valuable and helps highlight areas where we can continue to improve. We also encourage you to continue sharing your feedback with your HR Business Partner or through our confidential Call to Action Hotline, available 24/7 by phone at 800-231-5699 or online at CallToActionHotline.com, so concerns can be reviewed appropriately. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours plays an important role in helping us strengthen the employee experience across our communities.
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