Is Cardinal Group Companies a good company to work for?

Cardinal Group Companies has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 827 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at Cardinal Group Companies to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cardinal Group Companies have been left by employees working as Portfolio Manager , Leasing Team Member and Community Manager .

Does Cardinal Group Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cardinal Group Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cardinal Group Companies. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cardinal Group Companies?

85% of Cardinal Group Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cardinal Group Companies 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cardinal Group Companies?

Community Manager (87) , Leasing Agent (73) , Community Intern (33) , Leasing and Marketing Manager (28) , Assistant Community Manager (22) , Leasing Intern (22) , Leasing Consultant (20) , Maintenance Supervisor (19) , Property Manager (16) , Leasing Team Member (15) , Area Manager (14) , Leasing and Marketing Team Lead (14) , Community Assistant (11) , Leasing Manager (11) , Maintenance Technician (11)

What are the pros of working at Cardinal Group Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Culture is great and they really care for the empolyees" ((in 105 reviews)); "Great team members and manager." ((in 47 reviews)); "Cardinal Group offers great benefits" ((in 44 reviews)); "Very fun to work for them and will meet great people" ((in 28 reviews)); "amazing core values, team members that care" ((in 26 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cardinal Group Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Very low pay for it" ((in 29 reviews)); "They run the property to the ground with poor management and have employees constantly rotating out due to it." ((in 22 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 12 reviews)); "Managers are always busy with reports and the full" ((in 9 reviews)); "PTO is decent but not a lot of company holidays." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cardinal Group Companies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cardinal Group Companies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cardinal Group Companies in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cardinal Group Companies locations?

Denver , Austin , Atlanta , State College , Baton Rouge , Eugene , Columbia , College Station , Minneapolis , Flagstaff , Greenville , Tallahassee , Charlotte , Fayetteville , Huntsville , Los Angeles , San Diego , Saint Louis , Tempe , San Marcos , Houston , Colorado Springs , Tuscaloosa , Chicago , Knoxville , Muncie , Columbus , Toledo , Charleston , Marietta

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Cardinal Group Companies

Cardinal Group Companies reviews

4.1

85% would recommend to a friend

(804 total reviews)

Alex O'Brien

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Senior management

4.0

Compensation and benefits

Cardinal Group Companies has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 804 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Cardinal Group Companies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).

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804 reviews

5.0

Oct 31, 2025

Two Years of Growth, Support, and Belonging at Cardinal Group

Area manager

Recommend

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Pros

Working with Cardinal Group for the past two years has been an incredible experience. As an Area Manager, I’ve had the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in an environment that truly values its people. The level of support from leadership is unmatched — they genuinely invest in your success and give you the tools, trust, and autonomy to excel. Cardinal’s culture of inclusivity and collaboration stands out. Everyone’s voice matters, and there’s a real sense of belonging across all levels of the organization. I’ve had the chance to learn from some of the best in the industry, take on new challenges, and see my teams thrive under a company that prioritizes both results and people.

Cons

I have experienced no cons.

Cardinal Group Companies Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you've had the opportunity to grow personally and professionally over the last two years. Seeing our team members thrive and feel valued is our top priority—we appreciate your hard work and dedication!

1.0

Oct 28, 2025

Had a very unpleasant experience with onsite management

Leasing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Higher paying leasing agent job I had Flexible(ish) schedule

Cons

lowish commission Property management did not care about residents and/or satisfaction of employees Low retention rate with lmtl. Meh benefits

Cardinal Group Companies Response

8mo

While disappointing to read, it's important to our culture that your voice is heard and recognized. If possible, email me at talent@cardinalgroup.com to have a more in-depth conversation.

5.0

Oct 6, 2025

Defo recommend Cardinal

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people first culture. You'll also find a culture that's hard working, focused, fair, accountable AND the people first culture extends to both team mates AND residents. There's a real feeling you can make a difference.

Cons

Its a fast growing company and at times there are some growing pains.

Cardinal Group Companies Response

8mo

Thank you for this excellent feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our people first culture and commitment to accountability are strong and felt by both teammates and residents. We absolutely acknowledge the challenges that come with being a fast-growing company and are actively working to mitigate those growing pains as we continue to expand. We appreciate your valuable input!

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Two Years of Growth, Support, and Belonging at Cardinal Group

Had a very unpleasant experience with onsite management

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