Field Researcher - South Florida

CoStar Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

CoStar Group is seeking Field Researchers in Orlando, Florida, responsible for data collection regarding commercial properties. The role involves navigating commercial buildings to document tenant details and ensuring the accuracy of collected data.

Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience, along with strong communication skills and detail orientation. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong time-management skills and a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Navigate one-mile square grids to ensure data coverage.
• Conduct floor-by-floor walks to document tenant data.
• Professionally communicate with building staff for data access.

Skills

Time-management skills

Detail-oriented approach

Excellent oral and written communication

Tech-savvy

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Apple OS

Job description

Company Overview

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

Job Description

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, the research team brings significant value to the real estate industry. The newly formed team focuses 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.

Field Researchers are highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals who will canvass commercial properties in a defined geographic territory. They are managed by a manager located in our Richmond, VA office and the role will be based in the market.

Responsibilities

• Navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real‑estate data coverage.
• Conduct thorough, floor‑by‑floor walks of assigned commercial buildings 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, including 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 required 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 required.
• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong time‑management skills and a detail‑oriented approach; comfortable working independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication 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.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real‑estate terminology.
• Field experience preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license required.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start; driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

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 generous compensation, performance‑based incentives, and invests in your professional growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter‑office exchange program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and families
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On‑site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) with yoga studio, Peloton, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Compensation

This position offers an hourly wage equivalent to $59,000 – $60,000 annually, based on relevant skills and experience, and includes a generous benefits plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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.