Let your agent know if you have any concerns, worries or fears about buying a house. A good agent will be able to explain the process, and put any setbacks in perspective.

Real estate agents are used to the emotions that can run high in a home purchase and can comfort you about tactics used by the other side ("We think we have another offer coming in", "That's our final counter") and dealing with the discovery of high radon levels, lead paint hazards, and repairs needed.

And they really enjoy it when you are thrilled about winning a home from competing buyers or finding the "needle in the haystack" house just when you were ready to accept something else. And if the emotions ride too high and you have an outburst, apologize right away and get back to business.

Agents know how hard it is to hide some disappointments.  If the agent has the outburst instead of you, put your cards on the table and get it out in the open.  Don't let it fester and ruin what you have established so far in the relationship.

Hopefully, you will have selected an agent that you felt would work well with your personality and style to minimize conflict.