Buying a Home

More Bedrooms, More Backyard, More Possibilities 

Sweet Maple Realty uses The Sense-of-Place Method to help upsizing families find a home you'll love.

From preparation to celebration, we will guide you through the home buying process. 

In our Home Buying Checklist, we divide the steps into five key pillars: 

    • Find a real estate agent. 

    • Know your financials. 

    • Find a lender. 

    • Establish a budget. 

    • Get pre-approved for a mortgage. 

    • Envision your new home. 

    • Find a home. 

    • Make an offer. 

    • Do your due diligence. 

    • Arrange for homeowner’s insurance. 

    • Finalize financing with your lender. 

    • Walk through the home (final). 

    • Close the deal. 

    • Move in! 

A couple review paperwork with a realtor in a room filled with boxes.
A man and woman holding children gaze into beautiful sunset.
Shane Gibson with wife Taji and sons Tanner and Sawyer, 2011.

Shane Gibson with wife Taji and sons Tanner and Sawyer, 2011.

Shane’s Tips on Home Buying

Our YouTube playlist walks you through the home-buying process and offers tips from Shane and other real estate pros.