Not a fulfilling workplace - Better Living Consultant Venterra Realty Employee Review

1.0
Dec 21, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They give you good time off but good luck trying to get time off because the managers have ulterior motives. They don't give you time off easily especially when you work hard.

Cons

There are a lot of politics. It's like poison. The regional manager and managers all play politics. The regional manager may not be aware of property managers assigning leases to the assistant manager when she hasn't even worked for it. Plus property managers give time off to assistant managers in the form of sick days despite them not being sick. The company lacks ethics. For example, they claimed they sprayed apartments for covid when they weren't even fully cleaned. You're ultimately a number to get the job done for the investors. You will not have any wealth for retirement. It's for people who like a paycheck and comfort. Zero growth or fulfilment.

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Venterra Realty Response
4y
We appreciate the insights you’ve provided, but I’m concerned to hear the feedback, as what you’ve outlined certainly doesn’t align with our values or most of the reviews we see here. We’re dedicated to creating an amazing experience for our residents and team members alike, and it’s clear that wasn’t your takeaway from your time with us. Given the nature of your review, I would like an opportunity to gain additional insights so we can take any necessary action to quickly remedy any situation that might still need a response. With this in mind, please reach out to me as soon as you have an opportunity by phone (905-717-8624) or by email (rroos@venterraliving.com.) Alternately, our third party service, EthicsPoint (https://bit.ly/3stiJsA), remains a great way for our current or former team members to anonymously report concerns. Thank you in advance for taking the time to contact us to provide additional details, and again, for sharing the review.

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Pros

Company allows for responsibility to make a change. Everyone is extremely pleasant to work with, and leadership allows for opportunities to grow with the organization. There is no limit to what you can do here to make an impact. I could not love a company more to work for.

Cons

Only negative I can think of is I wish the company offered more benefits. They seem a little limited compared to other companies.

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Venterra Realty Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear about your positive experience and appreciate all you do as part of our team. We remain committed to creating a workplace where team members feel supported, valued, and proud of the work they do.
1.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

Use to be a lot. Not really anymore compared to other management companies

Cons

Venterra’s culture has shifted to a 'Just a Number' approach. The disconnect is most visible in how they treat on-site staff. Leadership pushes an 'Amazon-style' AI model and expects 24/7 dedication, yet the financial incentives are a shell game. Regular residents often receive better deals through move-in specials (like 8 weeks free) than the employees who actually run the building. Combine that with full-price amenity fees and rent increases that eat up every merit raise, and it’s clear the company no longer values its people. Talent is leaving because the math—and the stress—simply doesn't add up anymore. Leadership thinks we have 'nothing to do' while on-site teams are burning out and working late nights to keep up. Regular residents get better financial deals. A '1-2 months free' concession for a resident often equals or beats the total annual 'discount' given to employees. We pay full price for the 'Smart Bundle' and all amenity fees. They give you a raise and then immediately raise your rent. The money goes right back to the company. Over the last 2 years, the 'people first' vibe is gone, replaced by a cold, replaceable approach and a failed obsession with mimicking Amazon’s AI metrics.

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