The present application is directed to a computer-implemented apparatus for negotiating service layer attributes. The apparatus includes a non-transitory memory including instructions stored thereon for a negotiation service layer for negotiating a service attributes. The apparatus also includes a processor, operably coupled to the non-transitory memory. The processor is configured to perform the instruction of reviewing a negotiable service layer attribute received from a negotiatee. The processor is also configured to perform the instruction of sending a negotiation request to the negotiatee based upon the reviewed attribute. The processor is also configured to perform the instruction of receiving an offered suggestion from the negotiatee. Another aspect of the application is directed to a networked system including a computer-implemented negotiatee and a computer-implemented negotiator for negotiating service layer attributes.