Equity Residential reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)
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Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Equity Residential has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Equity Residential 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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1.0
Apr 26, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

-Benefits were reasonable -You get to meet nice tenants

Cons

- Management is hypocritical and promote those who they have good relationships with - Many times you do things outside of your job description - Pay was below average and commissions ($25-$40 per apt) - No regard to outside factors affecting the closing of an sale

3.0
Sep 26, 2012

Serious

Recommend
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Pros

Large company and great communities. They really don't wont to hold on to any community that can't make it. You can make awesome friends along the way . They pay isn't bad if you know what to ask for...but you have to ask! Offers a constantly evolving environment where you can gain a lot of experience.

Cons

I've been with Equity for several years but they are tough. If you don't do what your told and don't do it well then your time is over. Smile and take it. Over the many years and changing technology I feel that Equity has let go of its culture in exchange for metrics. You will notice a new metric on your dashboard at least once a month in some MRI release that can track you in a new way. If they could hook you up to a machine and monitor your bodily functions...they would. Be prepared..getting a promotion is going to be the fight of your life. It's all good if you give them what they want (miracles) just learn to how to make yourself look good.

4.0
Jun 27, 2009

The best Penny-Pinchers you will ever work for

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is good. Commissions are great if you have the opportunity to lease anything. Nice sense of "family". Good training. Great benefits. Great property locations.

Cons

I was told that there is always room to grow here at Equity. However, I have been here for years and a promotion is nowhere in sight, although I am one of the top performers in my region. jEquity is becoming so cheap that it is ridiculous! Cutting jobs here and there and leaving the remaining staff to carry the burden. They put unrealistic goals on us. For instance they would like us to rent 20 apartments in two weeks, but they will not run a special or renovate the apartments. Cheap. It just gets tiring having to persuade people to rent with us. Oh yeah, you have to be a miracle worker to get your bonus at the end of the year.

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