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Ok place to work
Leasing Consultant (Former Employee), Scottsdale, AZ – May 21, 2013
I felt that there was no room for advancement with the company. When a promotional position came open they already new who was going to receive it. I went on 3 of these interviews and two of the position was filled before I even got to interview.
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great job
Maintenance Engineer (Former Employee), landover, md. – May 21, 2013
it really is great i enjoyed the company and all of the people i was around. it would be nice to get back in contact with the company.
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good company
Maintenance Tech II (Former Employee), Alexandria, VA – May 4, 2013
Very flexible, everyday you learn something new, teamwork
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large company
in-house and/or the need (Former Employee), phx. and scottsdale az. – April 25, 2013
Pros: great company
day to day maint. repairs for residents and property learned hvac repairs enjoyed the customer service
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the opportunity to help other is great
Maintenance Technician (Former Employee), Hillsboro, OR – April 22, 2013
Pros: ability to learn
Cons: healthcare, not as flexible
if one thrives in helping people, this place was one of them. had the opportunity to help the tenants in many different ways. the employees are a variety of cultures in which makes it good place to be. management was helpful but at times interesting.
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Equity is a driven company always looking at the bottom line.
Property Manager (Former Employee), Redmond, WA – April 17, 2013
Pros: good benefits package.
Cons: very long hours.
I worked for Equity for many years. Very customer service oriented with a focus on cost analyzing and profit/rental income opportunities.
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I loved it!
Property Manager (Former Employee), Altamonte Springs, FL – April 15, 2013
Pros: sister properties were there for you!
Cons: pulling out of central florida :-(
The only reason I'm no longer with Equity is because my property sold.
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Learned alot in 3 yrs
Assistant Manager/Manager (Former Employee), Stamford, CT – April 14, 2013
Pros: access to club room and pool, residents are great to deal with
Cons: upward growth is challenging
I was the assistant manager for three years and I loved the place. It had its ups and downs but it was a great place to work. Room for growth is...challenging. As with any other job, its not what you know but who you know. In any case, I learned alot while employed for Equity and my manager was one of the best managers I ever worked with.
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Good place if you're really content being a middle manager for life
Manager (Corporate Office) (Former Employee), Chicago, IL – April 9, 2013
Pros: insurance pretty good, lots of friendly people, very close to metra lines, nice christmas party
Cons: politics, middle-management ceiling, way too many vps, terrible mentorship / team leadership
Equity is an interesting place. I have many friends there, so I truly enjoyed coming to work every day. However, as a place to nourish a career, it's not that good. If you're content with just doing your job and getting a 3% raise every year, then you'll love it. But if you want to advance your career, and you don't like corporate politics, it's probably – more... not the place for you. Promotions were based on a very obscure spoils system, and had shifted almost exclusively to women. Lots of VPs (maybe 1/3 of the corporate office), and they all had very comfortable jobs which meant none of them were leaving. It leaves little opportunity for the rest of the non-VPs.

Very poor executive leadership, and lots of VPs on training wheels. As far as culture, it was a lot of say one thing, but do something completely different. Pay lacked big time at the manager level. I will say the work / life balance was good - that place was a ghost town by 5:08 every day.

My best advice would be work there 2 years, and quickly move-on with your career. You'll enjoy your time there as an analyst, but be miserable thereafter. – less
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Not for me!
Customer Support Assistant (Former Employee), Lakewood, CO – April 2, 2013
Cons: hardcore sales is not for me!
From the day I started I felt as if I did not belong! I was basically thrown to the wolves to learn. I felt as if I was bothering someone if I asked a question. Very non-personal staff.
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Not to bad
Maintenance (Former Employee), Washington state – March 26, 2013
Pros: job security
Cons: management to concerned with money instead of quality. low pay compared to other companies.
Was not to bad of a place to work for. There were some issues with management and a lot of kiss ups. Upper corporate management usually had no idea what the hell was going on. The regional HR department was unfair and always took side with the management no matter what the issue was.
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Excellent Company
Sr. Leasing Consultant (Former Employee), Largo, MD – March 25, 2013
Pros: the pay
Cons: no cons
As a Leasing Consultant I kept in touch with prospective leads and gave tours to appointment and walk-ins. I learned about the property management business, such as leases, laws, rent, service etc. My Co-workers became my outside family. There was no hard part to this job. The most enjoyable part to this job was always looking to exceed to the next. – more... level – less
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Great Company, Great People
Property Manager (Former Employee), San Diego, CA – March 18, 2013
Pros: pays well, benefits are amazing, stock share options
Cons: huge company getting even bigger making it very corporate and more rigid than they used to be
Great Values, great pay and training is good too. They are always advancing their technology and training. The people are the best, it is really like a family there.
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Awesome company! Very sad to move to a place with no Equity properties!
Assistant Neighborhood Manager (Current Employee), Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA – March 13, 2013
Pros: benefits, enjoyment, pace
I cannot speak highly enough about the company as a whole. Equity provides great benefits and a decent wage. Management and co-workers alike are enjoyable and highly trained at their jobs. No weekend work unless overtime (at our specific location) has been a extra bonus! Not many holidays off is the hardest part, but the job is well worth it.
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New and interesting company.
Front Desk Concierge (Current Employee), Bethesda, MD – March 4, 2013
Pros: many opportunities to advance.
Cons: heavy emphasis on bottom line.
I start each day mentally assessing the front of the property as I approach the front desk. I then browse through new emails, post apartment availability on Craigslist, respond to customer leads for apartment information, check underground parking areas for cleanliness and safety. I also show prospective renters sample apartments. I am currently in – more... the process of learning how to lease apartments. The team concept of working together is strongly encourage and works well among co-workers. The hardest part my job is saying good bye to long time residents.The most enjoyable part of my job is knowing many of the building residents personally.
I enjoy working for my Property Manager and she is instrumental in helping me to expand my job skill and knowledge. – less
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Fast-paced, expansive residential property management company
Property Manager (Current Employee), Rockville, MD – February 27, 2013
Pros: continuous challenge, room for growth, great employees
Cons: working weekends
-Manager of a 121-unit residential community (townhouses and apartments)
-Maintaining balance between rental income growth and resident satisfaction through excellent customer service.
-Continuous challenges arise creating excellent opportunity for problem solving and decision making.
-Vast organization needed for vacant turnover efficiency while balancing – more... resident service issues.
-Overseer of leasing and maintenance staff. – less
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Great company
Assistant Property Manager\Sr (Former Employee), Atlanta, GA – February 14, 2013
Pros: benefits, insurance and retirement
Great Company to work for. They are very ethical and promote within. They believe in their staff.
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Cuthroat Atmosphere
Service Manager (Former Employee), MA – February 13, 2013
Pros: some very good co workers
Cons: out to lunch management
Too many managers on their way to the top and don't care who they step on to get there. Company touts "question authority" but when you do you are blacklisted and disposed of. They will not let you use your talents. My way or the highway attitude.
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agoodworker – March 4, 2013

I agree completely - you can't speak up. Its their way.. or the highway. Then, the managers, who have been around forever, gossip & want those employees below them to bow to them. Cross them once, and you've crossed the whole company.

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Service Manager (Former Employee), Atlanta Ga – February 6, 2013
Pros: good
Cons: fast paced
At Equity Residential, we are committed to providing you a home that suits your personal needs. A place where you can be yourself. An environment that fits. In addition to a wide range of apartment options, we offer a variety of unique services and benefits available only to our residents like Rent with Equity Rewards, Perks partner discounts and Coast – more... to Coast relocation. Our long-standing commitments, such as Express Service, Total Satisfaction, Personal Attention and Exceptional Move-in, ensure that you get the satisfying experience you’re expecting. Above all, our employees are dedicated to providing you with a comfortable place to live. – less
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have formed a very close team, feels like family
Service Director, Governors Green (Current Employee), Bowie, MD – January 24, 2013
Pros: yearly bonuses, conferences and social functions
Cons: your bonus is based on overall performance of property and numbers
I have learned the differences of supervising and directing. The hardest part of my job is the high unit turnover on my property. I wish somehow we could get the people to stay. I really enjoy meeting and communicating with the tenants and trying to provide them the very best service that we can, I also enjoy the maintenance team, that we have become!!

However, – more... because of the requirements, I never feel secure in my position!! – less
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About Equity Residential

Equity Residential (EQR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). EQR is focused on the acquisition, development and management – Read more