Associate Research Consultant - Graduates

Overview

Associate Research Consultant - December 2025 Graduates

Company overview:
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces, and 3D digital twin technology. CoStar Group brands include CoStar, Loop Net, , , Matterport, STR, Ten-X, and On The Market . CoStar Group serves clients worldwide and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

An Associate Research Consultant is responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial real estate contacts and ensuring that all properties, listings and transactions in CoStar’s database are current, accurate, and complete. This includes building relationships through daily outreach with brokers, property owners, developers, and other real estate professionals to gather real-time market information. The role involves capturing information while enhancing existing data on active listings and lease and sale transactions, typically verifying key details with multiple sources.

Additionally, Associate Research Consultants research and compile profiles of commercial property owners and track construction projects from proposal through completion to update the database with new developments. They help clients leverage CoStar’s marketing platforms and provide customer service to ensure clients can make informed decisions with high-quality market data. This role is in office Monday through Friday.

• Contribute to the growth of an accurate and complete database of commercial real estate inventory
• Conduct 50+ daily inbound and outbound phone calls with brokers, developers, investors, and other real estate professionals to obtain real-time property and transaction data
• Investigate new space listings, recent sale and lease transactions, building ownership and construction in a market
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with clients
• Partner with clients to help them position and market their properties on the CoStar platform for the market/audience
• Dissect trends and collaborate with regional-based teams to qualify data that will help tell the story of an entire market

• Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited university or college, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Majoring in real estate, business, management, or comparable program
• Professional or internship experience in customer service, real estate, or comparable industry
• A track record of commitment to prior employers
• 8+ months experience in a customer service environment
• Microsoft Excel 365 experience is required
• Flexibility to work shifts aligned with ET, CT, MT, and PT time zones
• Evidence of strong academic performance in college

• Natural curiosity, persistence, and ability to conduct thorough investigative research
• Proven success performing to metrics or KPIs
• Experience communicating with internal partners and external clients by phone
• Goal-oriented; ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop and grow client relationships by conducting effective interviews with commercial real estate professionals
• Customer-focused approach and ability to partner with clients
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor
• Knowledge or experience within the commercial real estate industry
• Proficiency with Excel for data manipulation, filtering, and basic formulas
• Ability to accurately capture and enter data
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations at a high-growth company

CoStar Group offers a collaborative and innovative culture with opportunities for professional and academic growth, training, and tuition reimbursement. Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives are provided.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage:
  Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Mental health counseling services (virtual and in-person)
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center or subsidized fitness membership
• Access to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary beverages and healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work full-time in the United States.

Note:

CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Research Services