Equity Residential Employer Reviews

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.

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.

Very flexible, everyday you learn something new, teamwork

day to day maint. repairs for residents and property learned hvac repairs enjoyed the customer service

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.

I worked for Equity for many years. Very customer service oriented with a focus on cost analyzing and profit/rental income opportunities.

The only reason I'm no longer with Equity is because my property sold.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

-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

Great Company to work for. They are very ethical and promote within. They believe in their staff.

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.

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

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