Upsetting - Research Associate II CoStar Group Employee Review

2.0
Jun 27, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Salary, benefits, paid training, nice office location, happy hours, diversity & inclusion seminars.

Cons

Constant changes, poor communication to the researchers about those changes, micromanagement (remote), management will look out for themselves only, management has their favorites. Working there prior COVID was nice - things ran smoothly. There were changes, but it was communicated properly and management seemed to listen to the concerns given to them by the staff. Now that offices are opening back up, the harrassment to get everyone back into the office is ridiculous. This job pays well for the type of work but it's a glorified call center where you must meet metrics or else. The same old day to day routine get old quick.

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5.0
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Pros

Work-life balance is quite good

Cons

There isn't a ton of flexibility, but you get a lot of PTO that makes up for it

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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