Field Researcher - Seattle, WA

CoStar Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CoStar Group seeks a Field Researcher in Seattle to support data collection for our commercial real estate products. You will navigate grids and buildings to document tenant data, including names, addresses, suite sizes, geolocation and media, building a complete market picture.

The role requires independent work, strong organization, and a professional demeanor when coordinating with building staff. A valid driver’s license is required for field travel year-round.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree on preferred basis and strong academic record.
• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong time management and highly detail oriented; able to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately capture and enter data and navigate large geographic areas.
• Proactive problem solving and data discrepancy resolution.

Responsibilities

• Navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete data coverage.
• Walk commercial buildings floor-by-floor documenting tenant data (name, address, suite size, geo-location, media).
• Communicate with building staff to access tenant rosters and property data.
• Identify new or missing inventory and availability information.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness of collected data.
• Represent CoStar professionally at all times.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Independent work

Problem solving

Driver's license

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Apple OS

Internet applications

Job description

Field Researcher – Seattle, WA

Field Researchers are the talented and versatile team responsible for data collection that supports all CoStar Group products. Whether capturing information around new tenants and their occupancy or identifying available space, our research brings significant value to the real estate industry. This newly formed team is focused on capturing all current tenants, available listings and building characteristics in high priority commercial properties, ensuring that the most accurate and comprehensive market picture is presented to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage.
• Thorough walk through assigned commercial buildings floor-by-floor to document detailed tenant data, including business name, full address, suite size, geo-location, and media.
• Professionally communicate with building staff and management to gain access to tenant rosters and any available property data.
• Identify new or missing inventory, along with missing availability and other commercial data.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness of all collected information.
• Always represent CoStar in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent and repetitive standing, walking and sitting in a car for 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to type on a tablet or laptop.
• 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 (preferred).
• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong time management skills and very detail oriented; enjoys working independently.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized while navigating large geographic areas.
• Strong problem-solving skills; proactively identify missing data and resolve discrepancies.
• Tech‑Savvy: Expert in Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications.
• The ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real estate terminology.
• Field experience preferred.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

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