Better Living Consultant - Anonymous employee Venterra Realty Employee Review

1.0
23 Feb 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The work life balance was great.

Cons

Your experience working for Venterra can definitely vary based upon who your manager and assistant manager are. So, while this doesn't apply to every Venterra property it does apply to my experience. I felt harassed on a daily basis by my APM. It was a horrible environment. It was so bad that everybody at the entire property avoided her yet nothing was ever done. In fact I was punished for standing up for myself and not allowing this workplace bully who repeatedly spewed microagressions towards anyone whom was different from her make my life miserable. Ultimately moving on from this job turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. This company hires people with no experience and promotes them because of who they know and who they like. However, they have plenty of people with experience and degrees who could proficiently perform the job. I applied for a job in a different role while in my present role and was jokingly told by my manager that the regional didn't want a "young cute girl working around the contractors," as they may not take me seriously. Just too many issues. This is an old boys club and if you are okay with that than this is the place for you. If you are looking for a real career with upward mobility and fair compensation RUN! A lot of these reviews aren't even from current employees. They ask you to complete the Glassdoor survey as a part of the interview process. The only positive thing I can say is that the work life balance was decent and the corporate office definitely made an effort to create a fun environment.

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Venterra Realty Response
9y
Although we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, I’m sorry to hear about your negative experiences on the team during your time at Venterra. We’re not accustomed to seeing reviews like this, so I would like you to reach out to me directly by phone or email when you have an opportunity to discuss the situation in more detail. Our goal is to create an amazing employee experience across the board, and that clearly wasn’t the case for you. Some further discussion can help ensure we’re taking the necessary steps to keep current or future employees from feeling the same way you have. Thank you again for the review and in advance for a few more moments of your time.

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Pros

Company allows for responsibility to make a change. Everyone is extremely pleasant to work with, and leadership allows for opportunities to grow with the organization. There is no limit to what you can do here to make an impact. I could not love a company more to work for.

Cons

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Venterra Realty Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear about your positive experience and appreciate all you do as part of our team. We remain committed to creating a workplace where team members feel supported, valued, and proud of the work they do.
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7 May 2026
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Pros

Use to be a lot. Not really anymore compared to other management companies

Cons

Venterra’s culture has shifted to a 'Just a Number' approach. The disconnect is most visible in how they treat on-site staff. Leadership pushes an 'Amazon-style' AI model and expects 24/7 dedication, yet the financial incentives are a shell game. Regular residents often receive better deals through move-in specials (like 8 weeks free) than the employees who actually run the building. Combine that with full-price amenity fees and rent increases that eat up every merit raise, and it’s clear the company no longer values its people. Talent is leaving because the math—and the stress—simply doesn't add up anymore. Leadership thinks we have 'nothing to do' while on-site teams are burning out and working late nights to keep up. Regular residents get better financial deals. A '1-2 months free' concession for a resident often equals or beats the total annual 'discount' given to employees. We pay full price for the 'Smart Bundle' and all amenity fees. They give you a raise and then immediately raise your rent. The money goes right back to the company. Over the last 2 years, the 'people first' vibe is gone, replaced by a cold, replaceable approach and a failed obsession with mimicking Amazon’s AI metrics.

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