The corporate management is the best thing about working at Equity - Leasing Consultant Equity Residential Employee Review

5.0
21 Dec 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I have worked at properties that were short staffed, having a hard time or just needed someone to fill in. By staying committed to making each place better, you can really make the most out of working at equity. My regional manager has also had my back and makes sure I have everything I need to live this job. I have plans to move to New York and the corporate teams will be the part I miss from D.C. The most when I do

Cons

We don't get the day before thanksgiving or Christmas Eve off. We do have floating holidays to use for those days but the office is still open so not everyone can request off for them. It's a great business decision because so many people have the time off from work and can tour. But it isn't so great if you have many people who came from different states and need to travel home for the holidays on the same teams.

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Equity Residential Response
9y
We are so pleased to read your positive comments - your engagement and motivation to succeed at Equity are quite evident. It’s great to hear that you feel so supported by your Regional Manager and the rest of the corporate leadership team. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding holiday staffing and corporate career opportunities. As you referenced, the nature of our business makes closing property offices for more than a day very challenging; a commitment to a non-traditional schedule in order to serve our residents year-round comes with the territory of working in this industry. We encourage employees to work together to strategize sufficient coverage and to fairly distribute holiday shifts among themselves, pulling from sister sites as needed if there are co-workers who do not observe certain holidays and/or who do not have travel plans. Regarding the availability of corporate positions, we continue to evaluate and adjust each department’s structure as business needs change. Thank you for your dedication to the company and for your review - keep up the great work!

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

great benefits and pay along with culture

Cons

don't have any at the moment

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Equity Residential Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Equity Residential. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience and that our benefits, compensation, and culture have stood out to you. Creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed is a key priority for us, and it’s rewarding to know that those efforts are reflected in your experience. Feedback like yours reinforces our commitment to investing in our people and fostering a positive workplace culture. Thank you for being part of the Equity Residential team. We appreciate all that you do and look forward to your continued success with us!
2.0
7 May 2026
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Pros

Housing discount, strong portfolio exposure, opportunity to work across multiple communities, and valuable experience in a fast-paced leasing environment.

Cons

Management loves to preach “teamwork” until something goes wrong, then suddenly it’s every employee for themselves. Very documentation-heavy culture where certain managers seem to enjoy writing people up more than actually developing talent. Communication is inconsistent, accountability is selective, and favoritism is hard to ignore. Commission structure is shockingly low for the workload and expectations. Leadership often presents itself as organized and supportive, but behind the scenes there’s a lot of blame-shifting, targeting of employees, and policy confusion — especially regarding employee housing and lease transitions. My own experience at the end of my employee lease felt retaliatory and left a very negative impression.

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Equity Residential Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience as a Multisite Leasing Consultant. We appreciate your recognition of the opportunities for portfolio exposure, cross-community experience, and the fast-paced learning environment. Roles like yours require adaptability and strong relationship-building skills, and we value the contributions of our onsite teams. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of your experience, particularly around communication, consistency, leadership support, and trust, did not meet expectations. We understand how important it is for employees to feel supported, developed, and treated fairly, especially in collaborative team environments. Your feedback regarding communication between HR and onsite teams, management practices, and employee housing processes is valuable and helps highlight areas where we can continue to improve. We also encourage you to continue sharing your feedback with your HR Business Partner or through our confidential Call to Action Hotline, available 24/7 by phone at 800-231-5699 or online at CallToActionHotline.com, so concerns can be reviewed appropriately. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours plays an important role in helping us strengthen the employee experience across our communities.
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