Sivage Sivagumaran Reviewed By Akshay on 2026-09-22

Working with Sivage Sivagumaran, CPA, Broker at RE/MAX Crossroads Realty Inc., was an absolute breeze in leasing out my property at 2466 Eglinton Ave E in Scarborough. As a landlord, my primary goal was finding reliable, AAA tenants who would take care of the home and provide consistent cash flow, and Sivage delivered exceptional results in that aspect. Sivage’s background as a CPA sets him apart from other agents. He didn't just market the unit; he analyzed local Scarborough market rent data and ran detailed rental yield and carrying cost numbers to establish an optimal pricing strategy. Throughout the process, every single call and text was directly with Sivage. His personal attention to detail shone during the tenant screening phase. He meticulously vetted applicant credit reports, employment letters, pay stubs, and references, catching red flags that others might have missed, eliminating all possible risks. He managed all showings, applicant interviews, custom lease paperwork, and key deposits, making the entire landlord process completely stress-free. Thanks to his thorough market analysis and negotiation skills, we secured fantastic AAA tenants at market rent with zero vacancy downtime. I strongly recommend Sivage to any landlords, investors, sellers, or first-time buyers looking for expert real estate guidance in Scarborough, Markham, Toronto, and across the GTA. His combination of financial expertise, local market knowledge, and direct service is unmatched.

Reply: Hello Mr. Akshay! thank you. There are reviews that say "great service," and there are reviews that show someone truly understood the work behind the scenes. Yours is the second kind, and I'm grateful you took the time to write it. When you first reached out, it was clear that you weren't looking for someone to simply post a listing and pass along names. You wanted the right person living in your property, and you wanted to feel protected while making that decision. I took that seriously from the very first conversation. As Sivage Sivagumaran, CPA and Toronto & GTA Real Estate Broker, I approach every lease the way I would approach any significant financial decision: with preparation, evidence, and care. A property is often one of the largest assets a family owns, and the person who occupies it has a direct impact on its condition, its income, and the owner's peace of mind. That's why marketing your property across multiple platforms mattered. Broad exposure isn't about volume for its own sake. It gives a landlord genuine choice, and genuine choice allows you to decide from a position of confidence rather than pressure. I'm especially glad the screening process gave you reassurance, because you told me early on that it was your biggest concern. An application is ultimately a set of statements. My responsibility is to review those statements against the supporting documents, confirm that the details are consistent, and flag anything that needs clarification before you're asked to decide, while applying the same fair and objective standard to every applicant. I would much rather ask a difficult question at the application stage than leave a landlord to discover a concern after move-in. At the same time, I believe in being honest with clients: careful due diligence reduces risk, but no process can promise a perfect future. What it can do is give you a clearer, better-informed basis for your decision, and that is exactly what I wanted you to have. Your comments about the financial side of ownership meant a great deal to me. Being a landlord is not only a real estate role. It's a financial one. Rental income is only one part of the picture. Expenses, carrying costs, cash flow, record-keeping, and long-term planning all shape whether a property continues to serve the owner's broader goals. With my CPA background, I want every client to understand their numbers as clearly as they understand their lease. I also appreciated your words about communication. You mentioned that you never felt like you were dealing with a large team or repeating your story to different people. That's intentional. I run my practice so that clients deal with me directly. When you called or texted, the person answering already knew your property, your priorities, and your concerns. The part of your review that stayed with me most, though, was what happened after the lease was signed. When property issues came up, you didn't have to start from scratch. Connecting you with tradespeople I trust and helping arrange appointments was simply part of looking after a client. A signed lease is a milestone, not a finish line, and I believe the true measure of an advisor is how they show up when there's no transaction left to complete. You described me as knowledgeable, thorough, responsive, and genuinely committed to my clients. Those are the standards I work to meet every single day, so reading them in your words is deeply rewarding. For landlords, investors, and homeowners in Scarborough, Markham, Toronto, and across the GTA, I believe the strongest approach combines three things: real market knowledge, careful financial analysis, and disciplined due diligence. Marketing creates interest. Analysis and verification turn that interest into a decision you can feel comfortable with. Please know that my support continues. Whether you need a lease renewal discussion, a property value update, a market check-in, a trusted contractor referral, or a CPA-informed conversation about your real estate holdings, I'm always one call away. And if a family member, friend, colleague, landlord, or investor ever needs thoughtful guidance with leasing, buying, selling, or evaluating a property decision anywhere in Toronto and the GTA, I would be honoured to give them the same direct attention and care you received. Thank you again for your trust and for such a generous recommendation. With sincere appreciation, Sivage Sivagumaran, CPA, Broker RE/MAX Crossroads Realty Inc. Verify the Details. Understand the Numbers. Stay Beyond the Lease.