Once your offer is made there may need to be some negotiating in order to reach an agreement. Keep in mind that almost everything is negotiable when you are buying a house. This can give you a great deal of leverage in the buying process, that is, if you have adequate information and you use it in an appropriate manner. Some of the things that you may have to negotiate on are: 

• The price 

• Financing 

• Closing costs 

• Repairs that need to be done 

• Appliances and fixtures 

• Landscaping 

• Painting 

• Occupancy time frame