Field Researcher - Seattle, WA

Field Researcher – Seattle, WA

Field Researchers are responsible for collecting data that supports all CoStar Group products. They canvass commercial properties in a defined geographic territory to capture detailed tenant data and identify available space.

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar’s mission is to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering users to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

The newly formed team focuses on capturing all current tenants, available listings, and building characteristics in high‑priority commercial properties to present the most accurate and comprehensive market picture to our clients. Field Researchers are managed by a manager located in our Richmond, VA office and the position is based in the Seattle market.

• Navigate one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage.
• Completely walk through assigned commercial buildings floor‑by‑floor and document detailed tenant data, including business name, full address, suite size, and geo‑location.
• Professionally communicate with building staff and management to gain access to tenant rosters and any available property data.
• Identify new or missing inventory, along with missing availability and other commercial data.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of all collected information.
• Always represent CoStar in a professional manner.

• Frequent and repetitive standing, walking, and sitting in a car for 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to type on a tablet or laptop.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions.
• Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not‑for‑profit university or college (preferred).
• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong time‑management skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized while navigating large geographic areas.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; proactively identify missing data and resolve discrepancies.
• Tech‑savvy: expert in Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications. Ability to quickly learn new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology.
• Field experience preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

Hourly: $62,000 – $63,000 annually (based on relevant skills and experience) with a generous benefits plan.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. We are a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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