Field Researcher Houston

Job Description

Field Researcher Houston

Company Overview:

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information analytics and online in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the worlds real estate empowering all people to discover properties insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our continually refined transformed and perfected our approach to our business creating a language that has become standard in our industry for our customers and even our continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive is how we deliver for our customers our employees and equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market.

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The Role

Field Researchers are the talented and versatile team responsible for data collection that supports all CoStar Group products. Whether capturing information around new tenants and their occupancy or identifying available space our research brings significant value to the real estate industry. This newly formed team is focused on capturing all current tenants available listings and building characteristics in high priority commercial properties ensuring that the most accurate and comprehensive market picture is presented to our clients.

Field Researchers are highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals who will thoroughly canvass commercial properties in a defined geographic territory. Field Researchers are managed by a manager located in our Richmond VA office. This role will be based in the market.

Responsibilities:

Navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage.

Thorough walk through assigned commercial buildings floor-by-floor to document detailed tenant data including business name full address suite size geo-location and media.

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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited not-for-profit University or College (preferred).

At least 2 years of professional experience

Strong time management skills and very detailed oriented; enjoys working independently.

Excellent communication (oral and written) 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.

The ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology.

Field experience preferred.

Candidates must possess a current and valid drivers license.

Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

Whats in it for you

When you join CoStar Group youll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training tuition reimbursement and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

Life legal and supplementary insurance

Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

Commuter and parking benefits

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) with yoga studio Pelotons personal training group exercise classes

Access to CoStar Groups Diversity Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

Complimentary gourmet coffee tea hot chocolate fresh fruit and other healthy snacks

This position offers an hourly rate equivalent to $60000-$63000/year based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous benefits plan.

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing