Too Big To Fly By The Seat Of Their Pants - Research Analyst CoStar Group Employee Review

2.0
Sep 1, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

CoStar goes a long way to provide unique perks (partly for the prestige it brings them, partly to help cut the painful attrition rate). They are making sporadic efforts to fix the issues that are causing so many to leave, and there are management staff in place who do go out of their way to make the experience a positive one - they are also beginning to promote from within rather than exclusively hiring managers from outside. They are a rapidly growing company that is constantly pushing the envelope for their products.

Cons

The last pro is also a con - because CoStar is constantly trying to do the newest and best thing, the disconnect between senior management and research/sales staff is huge. Contradictory information is given from manager to manager, metrics are changed at the blink of an eye, and you learn quickly not to rely on what you're hearing from management, because chances are it will change by next week. The pay-for-performance environment is made even more difficult to navigate by the fact that senior management can (and does) change parameters for minimum performance, bonuses and contests midstream. Even worse, dissent within the ranks is not tolerated - if you complain too loudly or to the wrong person, you risk having your bonus cut or your position terminated.

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5.0
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Pros

The opportunity to build skills and income.

Cons

Low ramp up in sales

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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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