CoStar

Overview

CoStar Group, Inc. is a prominent provider of online real estate marketplaces and commercial real estate information, founded in 1987 and based in Washington, DC. The company has a vast presence with offices across the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Asia, and maintains the largest database of real estate data, driven by extensive research and a comprehensive approach with a large research team.

It offers a robust platform for commercial real estate professionals to facilitate informed decisions in buying, selling, leasing, and asset management. Key offerings include comprehensive property data on over 7 million commercial properties, analytics for market trends and forecasts, award-winning news coverage, and specialized tools for the hospitality sector. Serving over 240,000 subscribers, clients include investors, lenders, and hotel brands seeking to navigate market shifts and optimize their operations.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 888-226-7404
• Website: costar.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/costar

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Online real estate marketplaces
• Comprehensive property data and analytics
• Market forecasting and industry research
• Commercial property investment support
• Hospitality sector performance benchmarking
• Lease and sale comparables
• Real estate technology and automation
• Client analytics and custom reporting

Technologies Used

• AB Tasty
• Akamai
• Akamai DNS
• Amazon SES
• Brightcove
• Citrix
• Criteo
• Figma
• Google Maps
• Google Maps (Non Paid Users)
• Google Tag Manager
• Helpscout
• Mailchimp Mandrill
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• MongoDB
• Nginx
• OneTrust
• Outlook
• Remote
• SOASTA
• Salesforce
• Slack

Buyer Teams to Target

Real Estate Research & Analytics

• Director of Research
• Market Analyst
• Senior Data Scientist
• Portfolio Analyst
• Research Manager
• Market Intelligence Lead

Product & Technology

• Chief Technology Officer
• Lead Software Engineer
• Product Manager
• DevOps Engineer
• Data Engineer
• QA Lead

Sales & Client Success

• VP of Sales
• Account Executive
• Customer Success Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Senior Sales Associate
• Sales Operations Manager

Marketing & Communications

• Director of Marketing
• Brand Manager
• Content Strategist
• PR Manager
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Market Research Coordinator

What They Buy

• Cloud data storage and analytics platforms
• Market intelligence and data visualization tools
• CRM and client management software
• Email marketing and communication solutions
• Web content delivery and security services
• Performance benchmarking and analytics services
• Research and industry news subscriptions

Signals to Watch

• 📆 New analyst or research team hiring
• 💰 Strategic acquisitions or major investments
• 🗺️ Expansion into new markets or regions
• 🧑‍💻 Upgrades to technology stack or cloud providers
• 🚀 Launch of new digital platform features
• 🫂 Leadership changes or board appointments