They watch your screen, not your potential. - Information Technology CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
May 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pros: Severance. That’s the list.

Cons

If you want to be trusted, challenged, or treated like a grown adult, look elsewhere. The culture is built on control, not collaboration. You're monitored constantly: screens, cameras, messages, everything. It’s not about productivity, it’s about paranoia. Leadership leads through fear, not clarity. You're warned about making the wrong move because “someone higher up might not like it.” The rules change depending on who you are, some teams get freedom, others get micromanaged to the bone. Policies are piled on just to prove you’ll follow orders, even when they don’t make sense. If you ask questions, you’re labeled difficult. And once you're seen that way, the target stays on your back. When layoffs hit, they came without warning. No feedback. No support. Just silence, then you're gone.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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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
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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