Greystar reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(4,744 total reviews)
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Bob Faith

78% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Greystar has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,744 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Greystar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.8 stars).

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1.0
Apr 15, 2020

COVID-19 PANDEMIC WITH GREYSTAR

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Pros

Some of the people I met along the way

Cons

While upper management holds virtual meetings from the comfort of their homes, the property teams are instructed to continue to work a full 8 hour day. Greystar has done absolutely nothing for their employees in the front line. Leasing centers and community amenities have closed. No accommodations for those workers who are at high risk of contracting the virus and falling ill, despite advanced age or pre-existing medical conditions. Many of us who work at greystar have children at home who don't understand what's currently happening. Greystar claims to be an industry leader and has failed to prove so during COVID-19. Many friends who work in other management companies have received extended emergency leave and also limiting hours on site, but not reducing compensation. While Greystar expects you to use your own time that has been accumulated over time. It doesn't get any clearer that things here are about money only. Beyond disappointed with Greystar.

1.0
May 27, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Being the largest apartment operator in the world, Greystar undoubtedly offers job opportunities for growth in markets where others cannot. Other strengths include offering one of the most comprehensive training & development as well as leadership training programs that this industry has to offer. Due to its size, you will naturally meet a lot of amazing and highly talented people as well as expose yourself to the latest industry trends, practices, services, and technologies. Due to its world wide recognition, having this company carries a heavy weight on your resume for future growth opportunities and make you stand out from the rest.

Cons

While being the largest property management company has its pros, there is a price to pay for being too focused on growth to be able to make people the priority. Being in a leadership role myself, I can tell you that the culture you experience here largely depends on where you are positioned in the company because at the end of the day, the leadership you report to and the client you work with overshadow the people-centered culture that this company projects but far too often misses the mark. Greystar also proclaims its focus on improving work-life balance where many of these positive changes are originated by talent development but far too often shot down by leadership or culture off its clients. Lastly, the corporate culture is highly clicky. If you are planning on coming to Greystar, be prepared to play the political game. If you are not your bosses favorite, be prepared to work a lot harder in your pursuit of excellence.

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