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CoStar Group · 4 hours ago

Associate Research Consultant - May 2026 Graduates

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

CoStar Group is a global leader in commercial real estate information and analytics. They are seeking an Associate Research Consultant responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial real estate contacts and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the database through daily outreach and relationship building.

AnalyticsCommercial Real EstateReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 our 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

Qualification

Microsoft Excel 365Customer service experienceReal estate knowledgeInvestigative researchData entry accuracyTeam collaborationGoal-oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited, not for profit University or College, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Expected graduation date of May 2026

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

Preferred

Natural curiosity, persistence, and ability to conduct thorough investigative research

Proven success performing to metrics or key performance indicators (KPI)

Experience communicating with internal business partners and external clients by phone

Be goal-oriented and manage multiple responsibilities, adjust to changing priorities, and excel in a fast-paced environment

Ability to develop and grow client relationships by conducting effective interviews with commercial real estate professionals, resulting in database updates

Customer-focused approach to tasks, including a drive towards partnering with clients

Ability to work within a team environment as well as an individual contributor

Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience within the commercial real estate industry

Experience and demonstrated proficiency with Excel that includes the ability to manipulate data, filter, and develop basic formulas

Capability to accurately capture and enter data

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company

Benefits

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, personal training, group exercise classes

Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

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