One tip that may be effective is to take a deep breath!

You do not want to seem overanxious because the seller must believe that he or she could lose you as a buyer at any moment. Remember that the seller needs you just as much as you need him or her. Therefore, you must treat each other with equal respect. If the seller knows that you are overanxious, you might not get as good of a deal so just take a deep breath and relax. Even if you do not get this particular home, you will find another that you like. There is absolutely no pressure on you in this situation so just stay calm. It may also help if you have several options on houses to buy. That way, if one deal falls through you can just move on to the next one. You will want to purchase a home on your terms with your offer being accepted, so just take your time and get through it calmly.

One tip to control your excitement is to focus on the negative! While you obviously like the home that you are negotiating on, otherwise you would not be in that situation, every home has things wrong with it. Therefore, it may help to focus your mind on the negatives of the home, so that you do not get overemotional. There are other homes available if you do not end up with this one and maybe one of these other homes will end up being even better.

When asking questions on the home, ask questions on potential problems that the property make have, like maintenance issues. You will want to know if anything needs to be replaced and if there are constant problems with any appliances. Also, be sure to ask questions about the neighborhood because you do not want to end up in an area that is not compatible with your lifestyle. Keep asking questions until everything that you want answered has been answered and do not let the seller and the broker get away with not giving you a full answer. It is your money and you deserve an explanation for all potential problems. Write all of these questions down beforehand, so that you do not forget while in the moment, and then write down the answers as well. This will give you a clearer understanding and will allow you to go over the answers once you are away from the situation.