Very happy to have worked with Cynthia.
Great personality, knowledgable, caring, professional.
juillet 15, 2015
Cynthia is a very professional and efficient agent. She is well aware of current market trends. We were kept up to date on all aspects of getting our house ready and selling it. Cynthia’s warm and friendly personality made this process less stressful for us. She sold two properties for us in the last six months. A wonderful caring agent!
Barbara Caines
avril 7, 2024
Cynthia’s advice and expertise paved the way for a very fast and successful sale. Her team of videographers and stagers did an amazing with the promotion of the house, resulting in our house lasting less than a day on the market. Thanks again cythnia
Mark Ward
avril 6, 2024
No words can describe my gratitude towards Cynthia McGiverin and her team. Absolute pleasure working with her. Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, quick to respond with key information or details needed, professional, and truly passionate about what she does. She understands that moving is not only a transaction, but it's about people's lives, it's about family. Cynthia took the time to consider my needs and reality, and was so pleasant with my children as well. Would not hesitate to work with her again in the future!
Natasha R
juin 7, 2021
My spouse and I entered the market with some measure of apprehension and anxiety, but Cynthia completely eliminated those feelings with her high degree of experience and unmatched friendliness. She encouraged us to make all the right decisions and wonderfully guided us through our journey to find our first home. We look forward to working with her again in the future and I would highly recommend her and her team to anyone looking for a home. Thank you Cynthia!
Alex Prommer
avril 29, 2021
Cynthia was extremely helpful in our condo search. She was very responsive to all our inquiries, and gave us very good advice. I would not hesitate to recommend her for anyone's real estate search in Ottawa.
Michael S
avril 12, 2021
Cynthia and Gerald are very good at their jobs, they are professionals. We’ve appreciated their knowledge and their experience. They are also very kind, helpful and supportive. We’ve really enjoyed working with them. Thank you for all.
SUNDUS KUMSAL OZTURKCU
mars 6, 2021
Our real estate agent in Toronto recommended Cynthia as we started our search for a new home in Ottawa. Now we can see why! Cynthia was extremely responsive as soon as we reached out, even providing a WhatsApp tour of a property we were interested in the next day.
Cynthia and Gerald are professional, polite and proactive, always providing the information required in a timely manner.
When it came to offers and negotiations Cynthia worked tirelessly to get us the home we wanted. Her knowledge of the market is remarkable, she was spot on every time!
We highly recommend Cynthia to help you find your new home.
Graham Hughes
mars 6, 2021
Choosing a real estate agent is not an easy task. We were referred to Cynthia and Gerard McGiverin and it was the best thing that could happen to us. They do more than their job! They consider you as family and take to heart the success of your project. And it is because of them and their wise advices that we now have OUR home! Thanks again to Cynthia and Gerard.
Steve Cousineau
février 15, 2021
What an amazing pleasure was to have the help and collaboration from Cynthia and Gerald in selling my condo.
They developed a fantastic social media campaign, answered all my questions and walked me through the entire selling process.
They never hesitated in sharing their knowledge in real estate and definitely went beyond. I highly recommend them and I would say that in these uncertain times there is no one you should trust more than them. Thank you Cynthia and Gerald for your fantastic job. -Alex
Alex Amado
janvier 24, 2021
Cynthia and Gerald recently helped my husband and I purchase a home in Ottawa. Initally we were extremely nervous about this process, as we were located in Western Canada, and unable to visit Ottawa to house hunt due to COVID-19. However, Cynthia and Gerald were amazing and made the experience easy! They helped us learn the ins and outs of the Ottawa market, and were very accommodating of our situation. They took us through several homes virtually, and when we found a house we loved, they even took us on a virtual tour of the surrounding area so that we could get a feel for the neighbourhood. When it came time to put in an offer, their advice helped ensure we were able to put in a winning bid for our new home. We couldn’t be more grateful to Cynthia and Gerald for their support and guidance, and we look forward to starting our new life in Ottawa!
Lauren Mercier
janvier 4, 2021
I recently used the services of Cynthia & Gerald to make a move during the pandemic. If you are researching who to use to buy or sell a home in Ottawa, you can't make a better choice than this team. Is "magical" too strong of a word?
Behind the scenes, they are simply magical. It is the only word I can think of that sums up what they do.
They have a way of dealing and negotiating that sets the Gold Standard for their industry.
I am not a rookie when it comes to choosing a professional, or choosing where I want to live.
I did my research before reaching out to them.
I knew my price range, and I was 90% sure I knew what style and area I wanted.
I reached out to them with what I wanted to accomplish along with my top 3 choices and asked their opinion.
What I got in return was a home that was beyond my dreams.
Beyond. My. Dreams.
When Cynthia replied to my email with the info I requested on my top 3 choices, she also said "have you considered this other option?"
And to be totally honest, I hadn't.
Not only did she give me the info I requested, and MORE, she opened my eyes to an option I hadn't seen.
For someone like me that has done as much research online as I had, that says a lot about the depth of their local knowledge and the care they have for their clients.
Of which I am now a card carrying member of the Cynthia & Gerald Fan Club lol...Like, who would even want to consider buying or selling without their magic insights?
Once we found the perfect home online, we did a virtual video showing due to the covid-19 situation.
I knew we had found 'the one'.
In this competitive, crazy market, I followed their advice to the letter, and we secured the house of my dreams!
When I first walked into my home for the first time, it was even better than the videos. I was blown away!
I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that if it had not been for Cynthia's negotiating skills and outstanding relationships with her colleagues, this dream home would be someone else's right now.
But it isn't. IT IS MINE! I still can't believe it.
I know 2020 was a crazy year for all of us, but it was also the year that my dreams came true.
Thank you Cynthia & Gerald, for being such an integral part of the journey. My trust in you was, and continues to be, well placed. I refer you to everyone I talk to! I wish you every success in 2021 and beyond!
F J
janvier 4, 2021
Cynthia and Gerald are very professional and ensure that their clients are comfortable with all the aspects of buying a home. They will quick with replies and very informative. Even during Covid, the process was made easy with Cynthia and Gerald. I would highly recommend their services.
Judy Larabie
décembre 1, 2020
We are so thankful to have had a second opportunity to work with Cynthia and Gerald, especially in this crazy market. This time around, we not only found our forever home, but we also sold our house with Cynthia and Gerald.
Cynthia has great insight for what it takes to get your house sale ready and will let you know what is top priority. Selling our house was a treat with them, it couldn't have gone any better.
When buying our new house, Cynthia and Gerald were always honest with us and we knew we were making the right decision on the house we chose. Cynthia's knowledge and personality helped us get our new house for the right price, she really knows how to work for and with her clients.
We are so excited to be moving to our forever home, but also a little sad that we will no longer have a reason to work with Cynthia and Gerald anytime soon.
Highly recommend these two, they make it fun and easy!
Zoe Morehouse
novembre 13, 2020
Cynthia and her husband Gerald are absolutely the best. We used their services to buy our first home 3 years ago and when it was time to move to a larger home, we didn't even consider another realtor. This time around, we bought AND sold with them in the heart of the pandemic and they made that whole complication seem like it was business as usual.
To start, they have extensive connections within the community and in these situations, that was invaluable. Our home was sold via exclusive listing which we told her we agreed to at 7:45pm. By 9:00pm she had 3 visits from well-qualified buyers lined up for the next day! (not to mention they were all within about an hour and a half window to minimize our inconvenience of getting ourselves and the dog out when there is nowhere to go with everything shut down!) by the time we woke up the next day a 4th potential buyer was lined up in the same window.
Cynthia arrived early and ensured we were comfortable with the process. We were asked to turn all lights on and leave doors open. She came prepared with Lysol wipes and cleaned high touch surfaces before and after the visits. She did everything to keep our family safe. By late afternoon, we had 2 offers on the house and ended up selling above asking, which I think given the pandemic and the housing situation surrounding it, is a remarkable outcome.
Likewise, on the purchase of our next home, she went above and beyond and actually found an unlisted house by talking to the realtor of a home we had a passing interest in and was able to recommend this perfect home for us. She talked to the seller who agreed to let us visit and make an offer on the house before putting in on the market, ensuring we were the only ones to visit the home and to make an offer without the added worry of matching other bids for the property.
Throughout the process, Cynthia and Gerald were able to recommend professionals for every aspect of the move from mortgage brokers, to lawyers and movers including a home inspector who was able to provide services during the coronavirus restrictions by allowing us to stay home and follow the inspection via facetime and an app which allowed him to share any pictures of anything he saw prior to providing a full report.
They look after every aspect of the sale and/or purchase and regardless of how many irons they have in the fire at once, have always been very prompt in their responses whether that's by e-mail, text or phone calls. Their attention to detail on the contract is phenomenal making sure that all of our concerns are addressed, again both on the sale and purchase. Their friendliness, speed, negotiation skills and knowledge of the homes and the overall market are top-notch and not only would I recommend them, I have - to my own parents who also sold and bought a place with them a few months prior! I don't know what better endorsement I could give than that!
Eric Champagne
juin 7, 2020
Cynthia and Gerald’s years of real estate experience paid off for us in both selling and buying our homes. They provided knowledgeable advice on every aspect of the process- neighbourhoods, market trends, and pricing strategy. They are exceptionally pleasant and patient, helping us navigate the business (and emotional) aspects of the negotiations. They were always responsive and available to answer all of our questions.
The result was that we sold our home for over asking price and purchased a new home with our first offer.
We would not hesitate to use their services again.
Errol and Julie
Errol McGihon
juin 23, 2019
Cynthia and Gerald were a blessing for me as they were fantastic to work with and got me to exactly the house I needed and wanted, in the easiest and most convenient way for me! I have a very busy work and life schedule in general so I really needed their help in doing a lot of the groundwork on finding homes, speaking to the sellers for viewings and scheduling them for me, coming with me to advise me on the homes, doing research and investigation on stuff that I needed, getting contacts to tradespeople for quotes and any work I needed, getting me connected to lawyers and other people in the profession that can help me through the process, and absolutely anything else I needed at any point in the day/night. They were really searching for a home for me as if they had been searching for themselves in terms of what would be a good investment and a smart buy. I had also heard of the same treatment to a very close friend of mine who referred me to them, so I think you would be in amazing hands choosing Cynthia and Gerald to work with. I have not heard of many other realtors or worked with them in Ottawa, although all the contacts I had throughout the process, in terms of people like my own mortgage broker, said they were knowledgeable in the process and great to work with, so I definitely do recommend them. They will help you in any way they can, with absolutely the best intentions, so look no further for realtors!
Ivan Stefanovski
juin 19, 2019
I was very fortunate in getting connected with Cynthia and Gerald! They were quick to understand my needs and steered me in the right direction. Their professionalism and warmth made the process of finding a suitable home a lot less stressful than it could have been. I felt very comfortable dealing with both of you. Cynthia was extremely responsive and never left any questions unanswered and always responded promptly. She is highly knowledgeable, cordial, personable and infinitely patient :-).
I will be surely using their services again, they are the best in what they do! Thank you for all your hard work and assistance!
neetu sharawat
mars 20, 2019
Cynthia and Gerald have been wonderful to work with. Their continued support throughout the process, alleviated much of the stress associated with buying a home and moving to Ottawa. They demonstrated extensive knowledge on all aspects of Real Estate - neighbourhoods, amenities, real estate climate, always brought seemingly small things to my attention which would/could have a great impact on a purchase. I have no hesitation in recommending this dynamic duo to anyone who wants a professional, knowledgeable, genuine team to assist you on your real estate journey.
Hilary Close
mars 11, 2019
Cynthia and Gerald helped us purchase our first home. They made the process easy and enjoyable. They were able to take our very abstract ideas of what we wanted and turn it into a home we can’t wait to live in! We appreciate all the time, feedback and support they gave us throughout this process! We couldn’t recommend a better couple to help you purchase or sell your home with.
Tamara Paterson
février 6, 2019
We had an incredible experience with Cynthia & Gerald. As first time home buyers, the whole process could have been a very stressful one but they made it such a positive and worry free experience. Throughout the whole process, they were very patient, kind, and offered great information and advice. They were always available to answer our questions, and they were always just a quick email or text away. They have many years of experiences and it shows! They always made us feel like we were a priority and their help went beyond the purchase of our home. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for realtors - especially for first time home buyers !
Melissa Tremblay
novembre 19, 2018
I would highly recommend Cynthia and Gerald for dedicated, focused and personalized support when deciding to sell your home. What a team! Positive, efficient and extremely professional this duo team not only had the challenge of listing my property in a market which had other similar competing properties but were working with a timeline in order for my home to sell quickly...Using current technology and a variety of extremely effective marketing strategies my home sold in less than 2 weeks for full price!! Unbelievable positive outcome from an amazing, devoted and experienced team!! Thank you both so very much!!
Joanne OConnor
juin 25, 2018
Cynthia and Gerald were there for us night and day, and made buying a home easy. As first time home buyers, that meant a lot to us because we didn't have a clue what we were doing! They led us by the hand throughout the process. And from beginning to end, they explained as we went, and helped us to think out loud, while providing pros, cons, and tips, as we made the largest financial decision of our lives! Cynthia and Gerald clearly new the industry and how we were feeling. We are thankful for their professionalism, recommendations, and combined experience. We look forward to working with them again, and definitely recommend them.
Tom Johnston
mai 12, 2018
Cynthia and Gerald were an absolute pleasure to work with. We had a very long list of criteria when it came to finding our new home, but they were always positive and smiling. They never made us feel unreasonable about any of our requests, and were more than happy to share their knowledge of the housing market. It was never an issue to get an appointment, and they responded to emails or texts within minutes. I would recommend them to everyone.
Annie Scalis
mai 8, 2018
I would recommend Cynthia and Gerald to anyone. They were beyond everything I could ask in real estate agents. They were always available and would answer any question or e-mail within minutes. I had also no doubt that they were looking out for my best interest. Gerald and Cynthia basically made the whole process easy and stress-free. They are the type of person you want to keep around as friends. Very warm and friendly.
I will definitely be using their services again.
Thank you again Cynthia and Gerald for all your hard work !
Stephanie Simard
mai 5, 2018
I recommend Cynthia to all my friends and family. She provided me with a pleasant buying experience. She was very patient and supportive. She made sure that I found the right home. She make you feel comfortable and relaxed in purchasing a home. Thank you for great experience.
Johanne Denommee
mai 3, 2018
We are very glad we chose Cynthia and Gerald to sell our home. It sold quickly and the process was made smooth and stress-free thanks to their expertise and professionalism. They made us feel confident throughout the whole process that our interests were their top priority, and always got back to us very quickly. We're very happily settled in our new home, but if we ever decide to sell our home again, we would call Cynthia and Gerald, and we always recommend them to our friends and family.
Leanne LeClaire
novembre 4, 2015
Very happy to have worked with Cynthia.
Great personality, knowledgable, caring, professional.
juillet 15, 2015
Cynthia is a very professional and efficient agent. She is well aware of current market trends. We were kept up to date on all aspects of getting our house ready and selling it. Cynthia’s warm and friendly personality made this process less stressful for us. She sold two properties for us in the last six months. A wonderful caring agent!
Barbara Caines
avril 7, 2024