Sivage Sivagumaran Reviewed By Nurina Alam on 2026-10-01

Sivage is a great realtor and a very knowledgeable man. He was easy to communicate with and provided us with exponential guidance. I would highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for the best!

Reply: Thank you sincerely for this generous review and, even more importantly, for the trust and cooperation you gave me throughout a very challenging sale. Behind your words was a transaction that required patience, persistence, and strategy. This was not an ordinary listing environment. The home was in Highland Creek, Scarborough, close to Highway 401 and the University of Toronto Scarborough, yet the market and the nature of the property created real challenges. Buyer confidence had shifted, interest rates and employment concerns were influencing decisions, and changing rental conditions were affecting how some purchasers evaluated ownership. What made the situation even more competitive was having five homes for sale on the same street at the same time. Buyers could visit several comparable properties in one trip and make immediate side-by-side comparisons. Recent sales on the street also created additional questions around pricing and buyer perception. That meant I could not simply list the property and wait. I followed up consistently after showings, answered questions, highlighted the specific advantages of the home, and worked to keep the property in consideration after buyers had viewed competing listings. I also ran open houses over three different weekends, refreshed the listing through a relaunch, coordinated professional photography, drone footage, walkthrough video, and continued advertising and promotion. The marketing activity became measurable proof of that effort. The campaign generated 2,764 online property views, 242 shares, 41 favourites, and 34% returning visitors. The analytics report also showed the listing attracted more viewers than other listings in the same postal code. Beyond the online activity, approximately 92 showings took place and we received about six offers 18 verbal offers before selecting the one that best aligned with the sellers’ goals. One principle I strongly believe in is this: when several comparable homes are competing for the same buyer, the winning strategy is not simply more exposure, but clearer differentiation, disciplined follow-up, accurate positioning, and giving buyers a reason to choose one property over the others. As Sivage Sivagumaran, CPA | Toronto & GTA Real Estate Broker, I also look at a sale through the seller’s financial lens. Pricing strategy, carrying costs, timing, net proceeds, market competition, and the cost of waiting all matter when a property is competing with several alternatives. I am especially grateful for the confidence you placed in my recommendations. You allowed me to adjust strategy when needed, relaunch the property, continue marketing aggressively, and keep working the buyer follow-up process without losing focus. I am very pleased that, while the other competing homes remained on the market for an extended period, I was able to secure a buyer, complete the sale, and help you move forward with greater financial certainty and peace of mind. The views, shares, favourites, showings, and offers gave us concrete evidence that the marketing was generating real attention. Your comment about my communication and guidance is especially meaningful because difficult markets are exactly when sellers need clear information, honest feedback, and someone willing to keep working after the easy options are exhausted. Thank you again for trusting my professional judgment and allowing me to represent you through such a demanding market. I am genuinely grateful that persistence, marketing, strategy, and your cooperation came together to produce the outcome you needed. Going forward, I will remain available for annual property value discussions, future buying or selling decisions, contractor referrals, and CPA-informed conversations about net proceeds, carrying costs, and the financial side of real estate. With sincere appreciation, Sivage Sivagumaran, CPA | Toronto & GTA Real Estate Broker, RE/MAX Crossroads Realty Inc. Compete With Strategy. Differentiate With Evidence. Follow Through Until the Right Buyer Is Found.