Negotiating the deal. The home buying process can be a smooth and breezy process or it can feel like waking on a tightrope 10 stories up without a safety net. Which direction it goes can have just as much to do with you as the person across the table from you. But being prepared for the purchase your home and understanding everything that goes into it can help you with negotiations and help you get the home you want on the terms you want. If you've bought a home before, you p