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      Sequoia Equities

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      Sequoia Equities Reviews

      4.0

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (299 total reviews)
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      Bill Brooks

      83% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.3

      Diversity and inclusion

      4.2

      Culture and values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.9

      Senior management

      3.9

      Career opportunities

      Sequoia Equities has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 299 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sequoia Equities employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real estate industry (3.8 stars).

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      299 reviews
      1.0
      4 Mar 2026

      Negative

      Community manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The people that work with Sequoia are great people and are very nice.

      Cons

      Cons: -Removed a ton of benefits in 2025- no more rest and recharge days (only if you have the right numbers, which is very hard to get in some markets). -Diversity...well, they removed having Juneteenth and Martin Luther King day off out of all the other holidays because "more people are interested in leasing on this day statistically". Take that as you will. -Removed leasing consultants from having one Sunday off each month, and paying them an additional 3 hours each Sunday. This was a game-changer benefit that made Sequoia stand out. -Removed the option for CMs to work remotely one day week- this was huge for a lot of us. CMs do a lot of work, and this was really the best perk we liked. It can be quite overwhelming on-site. -Pay is not the best for what is asked- I've had a ST position open for a long time due to housing tied to it, but a low hourly. It was a struggle balancing things during that year. -Very limited PTO- New team members only get 10 days a year, which is very minimal compared to a lot of other property management companies. It's hard to take a vacation while working with Sequoia unless you've worked for 20+ years. Work-life balance is difficult since CMs have to be on call on the weekends for emergencies if an SM needs help. -Raised all employees' housing prices in 2026 at a very high amount- Most were even over market rate. Some were even higher than what current residents were paying. Greedy Company. They stopped doing it for a few years, and people were proud to work for a company that didn't nickel and dime their employees, but here we are. The corporate response of "it's always been in the policy" or "Covid" is not an excuse. -Pricing is super high, so we never get leases. Even when giving feedback, they never listen. -The company is not doing well financially, and team members are worried their property is going to be sold. Sequoia sold quite a few properties in 2025. Rumor is that ACMs will not be on site anymore this summer or next year and it will be one ACM managing multiple sites to save costs. This isn't the end of the world, but more concerned of assistance on site. More properties need to be staffed more. Cutting two LC positions and making an LM is not a good strategy, by the way. - A ton of new audits have been made mandatory that are very time-consuming; it's almost too much. A lot of audit findings are backed up by things not even in the policy. It seems the company struggles to update things. -Barely any room for growth after CM due to it being a small company only located in California. -Sequoia takes a long time to get back to you- it seems they are always understaffed. The timecard approvals not made by 9 am "shame list" sent out is unnecessary- should just send it to the CMs who didn't approve it, and not everyone.

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      Sequoia Equities Response
      1mo
      We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. In your last paragraph, you state that it’s difficult to get a job in today’s job market and that you have no choice but to stay until something better comes up. I point this out because the difficulty of getting a position in today’s job market is a direct reflection of today’s economy that Sequoia is operating under. The changes we made last year are a reflection of the difficult decisions we have had to make due to the economy. Although we have had to make adjustments in when it’s appropriate to close the business (when the property is performing) or keep the business open (when the property occupancy, and therefore profitability, is suffering, for example), most of the benefits you noted are still available to our team members. This includes paid holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and President’s Day and the four additional “Rest & Recharge” paid days based on property performance. In your role as a Community Manager with 10 years with Sequoia, you mention that you do not feel there is room for growth due to Sequoia being a small company only located in California. I would like to point out that we also have properties in Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado, offering transfer and promotion opportunities for those open to relocation. Additionally, a majority of our Leadership Team, including the President and four of seven Regional Portfolio Managers, were promoted internally from site based roles such as Concierge or Leasing Consultant. We have also continued to enhance benefits this year by introducing life insurance coverage for all employees, providing a Visa Card for copays and deductibles up to $11,000 (dependent on coverage), and updating quarterly bonuses to pay at a higher bonus potential and more frequently on a monthly basis. We get that in this economy, you need your money faster. We are also continuing annual increases, training programs, a Diversity Task Force, purpose days, and housing discounts up to 50% off, to name a few. You have some great feedback and Community Managers definitely have a say in staffing and compensation. What’s important is sharing that feedback with your Regional Manager and Human Resources. We have always partnered with our Community Managers and I’m sorry to hear that didn’t happen for you. I encourage you to give me a call or send me an email to discuss further. -Enrica Suson, Vice President of Human Resources
      1.0
      16 Jan 2026

      avoid

      Accountant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      good accounting team, sense of a team

      Cons

      The management is bad. Very intrusive. Treated like back in high school

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      Sequoia Equities Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for recognizing the sense of teamwork within our accounting group. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience with management did not meet expectations. If you’re open to it, we welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about your experience and you can reach me at esuson@sequoiaequities.com. -Enrica Suson, Vice President of Human Resources
      1.0
      26 Nov 2025

      Sequoia keeps lowering the bar.

      Prefer not to state
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Dependable employees, Great network of managers to gain knowledge and advice from, Regional managers are supportive.

      Cons

      Upper management above the RPM level has worked hard in lowering the bar that they once held above all competitors. Here at Sequoia our investors brag at our holiday luncheon about having a billion dollars in financial activity, yet Sequoia continues to take away from their employees. 5 hour sundays with 3 hours paid was a pivotal moment in property management, Earning Sequoia many employment referrals and praise through word of mouth. Rest and Recharge days have changed, employees company wide are working their hardest and due to Sequoia’s outrageous pricing that can not be justified, units are becoming harder to sell and an already expensive market. Someone in corporate who I will not name but everyone knows him, makes lowering prices more challenging than running a marathon. Site team employees should be able to determine how the corporate office should qualify for rest and recharge days. Sequoia has also decided that employee rental rates should be reviewed (nice way of saying increased) after several years of not doing do. Site team employees are not living in Walnut Creek making 6 figure salaries. That extra $600+ a year can go a long way for lower level employees considering the cost of living in California has been unaffordable for quite some time. Rent stability is another reason Sequoia’s employees has allowed Sequoia to flourish. I fear next Sequoia will justify taking away or lowering quarterly bonuses or make them harder to earn. Hopefully, drastic medical, vision and dental benefit changes aren’t headed our way. Property walks with the executive team are surface level. We fix issues stated in previous years and more problems arise. The office and service team will collaborate and pick up garbage, stripe parking lots and pressure wash every walk way. Ive had long-term residents compliment us saying that our property looks better than it ever has and they are impressed how much it continues to improve… Just to have corporate visit and be discouraging. Dad jokes are a positive, but things seem to be getting CARRIEd away. It will be rough when it comes time for employee surveys.

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      Sequoia Equities Response
      5mo
      Hi there, We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We hear your concerns about changes to policies, benefits, and processes, and we understand how these impact our team members. Our goal is always to support our team members while balancing the needs of our communities, and it’s clear from your feedback that there are areas where we can improve. Regarding benefits, hopefully you were able to participate in our open enrollment meetings where we shared positive changes in a new dental plan that is accepted at more offices and the introduction of Nonstop Visa cards that wrap around your health insurance plan; helping you and your dependents pay for in network medical expenses covered such as copays to doctor’s visits and prescriptions. Please know that your voice matters. If you allow it, I would like an opportunity to address your concerns and encourage you to reach out to me directly. We are committed to listening, learning, and taking steps to ensure Sequoia remains a place where team members feel valued, supported, and recognized for their hard work. Thank you again for your honesty and for all that you contribute to Sequoia every day. -Enrica Suson, Vice President of Human Resources
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