Negotiating with Confidence. When negotiating, be patient, let me show you how to find your future home's worth, adopt a positive attitude, and do not let emotions - anger, pride, greed, or prejudice - get in the way of negotiating the best deal. Of course, this is one of the most significant purchases of your life and it means a lot to you, but you have already made the decision to move on from renting, so begin to think of the purchase as "the home" that you will love, maintain and care for the days you own it." When a reasonable listings come along, take them seriously. You can always make an offer but if they counter do not spoil a good deal over a few hundred dollars, it's pennies on a mortgage.