Item: The RealReal
Rating: 1
Author: Current employee - Anonymous employee

Question 1

Does The RealReal pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The RealReal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The RealReal. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at The RealReal?

Accepted Answer

34% of The RealReal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated The RealReal 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at The RealReal?

Accepted Answer

Account Luxury Manager (99), Luxury Manager (67), Authenticator (66), Account Manager (51), Copywriter (51), Photographer (51), Photo Production Assistant (39), Manager (27), Group Manager (17), Resales Specialist (17), Sales (16), Valuation Manager (16), Business Development Representative (BDR) (14), Senior Software Engineer (14), Customer Service Representative (13)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at The RealReal according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"good benefits and thats about it" ((in 87 reviews)); "Great for people who are genuinely interested in getting to know their community." ((in 75 reviews)); "Great opportunity and coworkers to join the team!" ((in 49 reviews)); "There a a great culture and a lot of freedom" ((in 32 reviews)); "Flexible schedule to adjust accordingly for your time" ((in 23 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at The RealReal according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The quota kept changing expectation to work Saturdays Poor management more of a customer service role than sales" ((in 155 reviews)); "He hired terrible managers who were incompetent and did whatever he said even if it was a bad decision." ((in 83 reviews)); "horrible upper management, micromanaging...essentially a company run by twentysomething women who believe they are at a fashion house when in reality we're selling used womenswear." ((in 43 reviews)); "No work life balance at all! Worked 7 days a week 8+hours a day." ((in 40 reviews)); "HR and senior leadership then rushed me to another team." ((in 35 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about The RealReal layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed The RealReal locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, San Francisco, Secaucus, Perth Amboy, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Brisbane, Chicago, West Hollywood, Atlanta, Washington, Dallas, Jersey City, Houston, Newark, Austin, Miami, SoHo, Newport Beach, San Jose, Boston, Elizabeth, Virginia Beach, Irvine, South San Francisco, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, California, Tampa, Midtown New York

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