Realtor.com
Realtor.com Compensation & Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Realtor.com approaches compensation as part of a broader total rewards strategy, where pay, incentives, benefits and financial programs work together to support employees. The company frames rewards as a way to attract talent, recognize strong performance and support employees’ long-term well-being.
- Market-aligned rewards: Realtor.com’s compensation strategy is built around external competitiveness and performance recognition. A senior principal compensation analyst said the company aims to provide “competitive compensation packages aligned to market” to attract and retain talent, support strategic priorities and “recognize and reward top performers.” That framing connects pay planning to business goals rather than treating compensation as a static salary exercise.
- Incentives and role-based rewards: Realtor.com offers performance bonuses and uses role-specific incentive structures where applicable. Realtor.com offers performance bonuses and uses incentive structures that reflect the type of work employees do. For example, consumer success representative roles include hourly pay with commission, giving employees in those positions a direct connection between performance and earning potential. That approach shows how Realtor.com can tailor rewards to different roles rather than relying on a single compensation model.
- Benefits that strengthen total rewards: Realtor.com’s benefits package adds value beyond base pay through health coverage, retirement support and family-focused programs. The company offers medical, dental and vision coverage, fertility and family-building services, gender-affirming healthcare and mental health support. Its benefits overview also describes a 401(k) program with employer matching, disability coverage, life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance and charitable contribution matching.
- External signals
- Benefits satisfaction: Employees surveyed on external review sites rate Realtor.com’s perks and benefits B+, and respondents say they are satisfied with benefits. External feedback also points to positive sentiment around overall compensation, including pay fairness, incentives and stock or equity satisfaction. (Comparably)
- Employee reward sentiment: External reviewers describe Realtor.com’s benefits as a notable strength, with comments highlighting health coverage, PTO, 401(k) matching and benefits that begin on day one. One external review described the company as offering “great pay, benefits, and growth opportunities,” while another said the benefits package shows Realtor.com prioritizes employee health and well-being. (Glassdoor; Indeed)
Bottom line: Realtor.com supports competitive pay through market-aligned compensation planning, performance-based rewards, role-specific incentives and a benefits package that extends total value through health, retirement and family support.
Realtor.com Employee Reviews
What People Are Saying About Realtor.com
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Parental & Family Support: Parental leave for primary caregivers is described as generous, alongside backup child and elder care and adoption assistance. Fertility and family‑building benefits, lactation support, and caregiving resources reinforce strong family support.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage: Health coverage includes options for gender‑affirming care, reproductive and fertility services, autism support, and mental‑health resources for adults and children. Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans and telemedicine extend access across diverse needs.
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Retirement Support: An employer‑matched 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, plus employer‑paid disability and basic life coverage, offer a solid financial safety net. The match is characterized as decent and reliable for a mid‑size tech/real‑estate platform.
Realtor.com's Benefits
Offers company equity
Offers competitive compensation and rewards package
Offers employee discounts
Offers performance bonuses
Hosts company-sponsored family events
Annual events including friends and family members are a company highlight.
Offers childcare benefits
A dependent care FSA reimburses you for eligible child and adult care expenses such as day care, before/after school care, nursery school, preschool, and summer day camp.
Offers generous parental leave
Paid Parental Leave to include bonding, adoption, & surrogacy (20 weeks for caregivers after six months of employment)
Provides adoption assistance
We provides reimbursement to employees who have incurred costs in the process of adopting a child. 50% to a maximum of $15,000 USD will be reimbursed to employees per instance of adoption.
Provides family medical leave
There may come a time when you need to begin a leave of absence to cover needs such as disability, caregiver leave, Family Member Leave Act (FMLA). MetLife will be your main point of contact.
Provides fertility benefits
Offers abortion travel benefits
Offers dental insurance
Realtor.com® offers two dental plans through Aetna. The Aetna Dental PPO allows flexibility to see in and out-of-network providers, while the Aetna Dental DMO is a low-cost, in-network only plan.
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can contribute up to $3200 annually to their FSA in 2024. In 2025, this will increase to $3300.
Offers health insurance
A choice of four medical plans offered through Aetna and Kaiser, plus in 2025, we're adding the Centivo Partnership Plan.
Offers Health Savings Account (HSA)
Offers immediate health care coverage on employee start date
Offers mental health benefits
News Corp and realtor.com provide a variety of choices for serving and supporting your emotional wellbeing needs.
Offers pet insurance
Coverage is available for accidents, illnesses and preventive care.
Offers transgender health care benefits
Offers vision insurance
Vision coverage is available through the Aetna Vision Preferred plan. It offers coverage for a variety of services both in and out-of-network.
Offers 401(K)
At realtor.com®, there are two retirement saving accounts available; the Traditional 401(k) and the Roth 401(k). You may choose to contribute to either plan to participate in the employer matching.
Offers accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Offers charitable contribution matching
Realtor.com offers charitable gift matching of up to $500 per employee annually.
Offers disability insurance
Realtor.com offers both short term and long term disability programs upon your date of hire at no cost to you.
Offers life insurance
Realtor.com® provides life insurance coverage for both Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment for all eligible employees.
Offers occupational accident insurance
Offers supplemental life insurance
Provides 401(K) matching
The News Corp 401(k) Savings Plan provides a matching program of 100% of the first 1% and 50% of the next 5% to help you make the most of your money.
