Lots of politics - Assistant Property Manager Venterra Realty Employee Review

2.0
24 Feb 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Culture is great. They love to keep it fun. Innovative company. Met some really awesome coworkers. Awesome holiday time off and great benefits.

Cons

A lot of politics involved. They do yearly leadership surveys that are said to be anonymous and meant for employees to give feedback on their direct managers. But nothing is ever done to address the issues. Regional will tell the managers who said negative comments about them. Don’t speak up. Nothing will get done to correct behavior. You will be black balled and you won’t be promoted.

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Venterra Realty Response
4y
While we appreciate the review and I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed our culture, your coworkers, and our benefits offerings, some of the concerns you outline are unacceptable in our offices/communities. Whether it’s a leadership survey or a report we receive through third party service resource, EthicsPoint, we take our team members' anonymity seriously. And, in the type of situations you’ve described here, we’ll absolutely take corrective action. Given the nature of your review, I’d ask that you provide us with additional information about any specific observations anonymously through EthicsPoint (https://bit.ly/3stiJsA) or by reaching out to me directly for a conversation by phone (905-717-8624) or by email (rroos@venterraliving.com). Thank you in advance for taking the time to share more details as soon as you have an opportunity and, again, for providing the review.

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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.
1.0
7 May 2026
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CEO approval
Business outlook

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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