Lets start out with the fact that it is generally stressful to buy a home and especially your first home. To add to the stress, some of us are helping buyers in a seller's market. Showing your urgency and motivation as you negotate an offer may win you the contract but it may leave some of your money on the table. Let me explain. When your "love letter" that you submit with your offer mentions you are really committed to the purchase because you have an expiring lease or have to be in town for the start of a (3 comments)