Drove it off the lot at an embarrassing interest rate and refinanced it immediately at 0.99% APR through our credit union.

In retrospect I'm embarrassed of what I thought it was, as now that I sit down and think about it, that could have meant tens or maybe hundreds of thousands over the life of a loan.

The key is making an offer that embarrasses you and/or makes the seller mad.

I know that I am embarrassed to offer this and that seems like a good starting point.

Don't be embarrassed to ask any questions here on the site, people are very helpful!

I was a little embarrassed and we ended up talking for about half an hour:-0 Not a bad kid...

I know most sellers feel embarrassed so it's a non threatening way of knowing their options. 

It’s rather embarrassing to admit....When I’m driving, when I’m working on a rehab, when I’m going to Home Depot I think,… maybe I should check in (on my phone) to see if anyone needs another answer to the problems in the world of real estate.

Are you embarrassed to talk about your situation of possibly losing your home?

But I am constantly amazed at the lengths people will go through not to risk any form of embarrassment, as if they're not going to be putrefied body ash and worm s**t just like the rest of us when it's all over.