Buying a home IS scary!! We bought our first ever in 1997. First, I read everything I could find about buying a home!! I would insist on a full home inspection first of all - this is something you pay for yourself - from a home inspector - but it could well be the best $$$ you dish out. We had ours for about $300 and this person looks for any potential problems with structure, wiring, roof, a/c, furnace, plumbing - everything!! Things you may not know to look for unless you are a builder!
We offered a price that was $5000 less than what they asked. The owner refused so we said "sorry" this was our offer. She changed her mind a few days later and the house was ours - a perfect home for us and I love it!!! I just figured we could offer what we wanted and if it was supposed to be ours - it would!! There are lots of homes on the market and I know they always ask more than they expect to get and would not budge with the offer! I feel like the seller needs to be willing to negotiate.

These folks have nerve to actually RAISE their price. Unless you are totally in love with this home, I would laugh and keep looking. That real estate agent works for THEM, and earns a commission from the buying price - just remember that. We bought from an owner as I did NOT want to deal with agents.

Wishing you the best!!