Equity Residential Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I started with this company in 2020. I learned a ton and have been exposed to many sectors of this industry. However - the pay for my position is well below average and the work-life balance is bad. If you work here you can expect to work 10 hour days frequently. No WFH options (even in peak COVID). In an entry-level position, you will also be required to work weekends. They say they promote internally, which is (sort of) true, but there is a lot of favoritism and politics - if you don’t play their game, you likely won’t get promoted. It’s a great place to learn for a few years but for me, not a long-term stay."

"Good company poor management"

"It is a very big company with a good management and good paying salary in seattle and some other states as well"

"I've been a Realtor with Equity Real Estate for 6 years now. It is a great brokerage with amazing brokers, training, and technical support. You truly are your own boss, and with flat fee transactions, you can keep more of your commissions!"

"I worked for this company for 5+ years, I enjoyed my time and all of the relationships I made along the way. My husband was recently relocated for work or I would still be there!"

"Great place to work! It feels like family"

"I has been a great company to work for."

"Management has a very poor understanding of technology and is unwilling to spend the resources necessary to meet the technology needs. Doesn't spend the time to understand and properly utilize internal resources in developing and managing technology."

"Pros: EQR is a good company with competitive pay and benefits. They provide good training and good access to tools needed to perform well. Cons: Micro managed by management and by the company via micro metrics called DRIVE reports. Not flexible with schedules. Money making company that will disregard clients or employees well being if money is involved."

What do you like about working at Equity Residential?

"It is generally a laid back atmosphere depending on who you work with and who is coming through the door."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared to take heat for your performance. For example you will get a lot of grief if your leasing totals aren't very high, even if no one rents because Equity jacked their rates."

What don't you like about working at Equity Residential?

"Management is vague and unattached. They refuse to make life easier for employees and residents if it affects their bottom line. You also have to deal with some horrible people. Equity also likes to change rules etc that make a lot of residents angry however its not the corporate leadership that has to deal with the backlash."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would put employees first. After all its the property employees who generate revenue. Increase pay and work with us to make doing our jobs easier and more efficient."

What do you like about working at Equity Residential?

"I've had great managers who have fully supported me and embraced their roles as mentors. Their trust in me has helped build my self- confidence and my belief in myself."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask about future opportunities and plans for growth in your market."

What don't you like about working at Equity Residential?

"Equity is transitioning out of the ATL market and the opportunities are very limited. The pay scale is less than at many other large property mgmt companies, and they tend to understaff their properties."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Create a more competitive pay scale and larger bonus incentives for top performers. Use Assistant Managers again, they are truly missed onsite."