Thank you all for your feedback. I will put my foot down and not entertain any single family home leads. First-time buying a home is overwhelming, but I shouldn't let that override what I really like/want.

Thanks again, didn't know if I was missing something with a single family home preference.

Sammie,

It's time to set the agent right.........it can be difficult telling someone they are not meeting your needs but it needs to be done....no more wasting time......regardless of which is best, it is your choice to consider something other than a single family home.

Our recommendation is to make it clear....no more talk about a single family home, no more showings, no more emails containing this information. If they don't get the message, it's time to move on. The bottom line is they should be working to meet your needs not sell you on a home you are not the least bit interested in.

No more nice gal, clarify your position with an ultimatum.

Good luck

Don't forget to consider condos as well.

It appears that your agent might not be listening to your request or perhaps you are not being specific with what your likes and/or dislikes are related to purchasing a property. Remember you don't have to look at the single family residences your agent is setting up for you to view.

Keep in mind that with a townhome there will be some additional monthly expenses such as Homeowner Association Dues. In some cases that monthly HOA fee may lessen the purchase amount of a home you can afford because it is an ongoing expenses (like a car payment etc.) and is often looked at as a long term expense. Also keep in mind that with a Homeowners Association dues can sometimes increase because of cost of maintaining the complex.

Anyhow, be clear with your agent and also check with your lender who can better explain to you the disadvantages/advantages of buying a townhome.

I can't imagine why your agent would insist on showing you homes that are not what you want. You could make an argument that single family homes have a better resale value than townhomes but, in this area, both sell equally well. There are a lot of people like you who don't want the hassle of lawn maintenance and are just as happy living in a townhome or even condo.

Here's a suggestion: do some online searches of your own and find some townhomes that interest you. Give your agent a list of these homes and let him know that these are the kinds of homes you want to see. If he still doesn't get it, find another agent.

It is personal preference, Sammie... and yours is clear. I don't get it. Are you working with a buyers agent? They should be asking what YOU want, and helping you find it. I'd love to work with you. Please feel free to contact me vchrisner@kw.com