Job Description

The Role

Field Researchers are the talented and versatile team responsible for canvassing their markets to collect data & capture imagery to support all CoStar products. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment (camera, iPhone, tablet, camera, and vehicle) our Field Researchers will collect data and photograph commercial properties in their defined geographic territories. Field Researcher are managed remotely by a Field Research Manager located in local markets. Each Field Researcher is given a core territory in which the person is responsible for the research and photography of the commercial properties. This role will be based in market.

Responsibilities:

• Drive square mile grids to collect data on assigned commercial properties and upload data into our proprietary applications and tools.
• Review material changes to commercial real estate within an assigned area to include new availability, building renovation, single tenant, or retail tenant changes, and new or missing inventory.
• Create footprint and rooftop geocode for building when there are gaps in our data.
• Search for all commercial properties for lease and sale and submit any new leads to our centralized research teams.
• Canvass by foot assigned properties to reconcile current roster of tenants, adding, removing, or confirming data for all tenants in the assigned building.
• Canvass constructure sites within territory to provide monthly and quarterly updates.
• Photograph assigned properties and use photoshop software to edit and upload digital images.
• May create media and 360 videos for our residential marketplace brands.
• Follow daily Field Research procedures with regular communication with manager.
• Understand and maintain a pre-determined measure of quality for daily work, specific to property changes, new listings, construction updates and assigned tenant changes.
• Abide by CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicle and equipment.
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.

Physical Requirements of Position

• Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds
• Repetitive hand and arm movements needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions.
• Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College, (or an Associate’s degree with 5 professional years worked).
• At least 2 years of professional experience
• Strong time management skills and very detailed oriented.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• The ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology, mapping, and GIS concepts.
• Enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel up to 1 week within assigned territory every 4-6 weeks.
• Photography experience preferred.
• Field experience preferred.

Compensation:
The Field Researcher position is a base salary position. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a metrics and performance-based environment.

What's In It For You?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll 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
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

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.

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