Associate Research Consultant - Graduates

Overview

Associate Research Consultant - May 2026 Graduates. CoStar Group is a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces, and 3D digital twin technology. The role involves 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 position 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 tells the story of an entire market.

• Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited university or college, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; expected graduation date of May 2026; major in real estate, business, management, or comparable program.
• Professional or internship experience in customer service, real estate, or a comparable industry.
• 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 with ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop and grow client relationships by conducting effective interviews with commercial real estate professionals, leading to database updates.
• Customer-focused approach with a drive to partner with clients.
• Ability to work both in a team and as an individual contributor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience in the commercial real estate industry.
• Excel proficiency to manipulate data, filter, and develop basic formulas.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data and adapt to changing situations in a high-growth company.

CoStar Group offers a collaborative and innovative culture, generous compensation and performance-based incentives, and opportunities for professional and academic growth including internal training and tuition reimbursement. Benefits include medical/vision/dental/prescription, life and other insurance, mental health resources, commuter and parking benefits, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness options, and access to diversity and inclusion programs.

We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work full-time in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with a disability. For accommodations, contact  or