--- title: 10 Features That Can Increase Your Home's Sale Price, From Pizza Ovens to 'She Sheds' description: Buyers who can afford to purchase a home in the current market are willing to spend more on luxury amenities, according to new research. authors: - name: Mary Ellen Cagnassola role: Reporter url: https://money.com/author/mary-ellen-cagnassola/ bio: Mary Ellen (M.E.) Cagnassola is a former Money reporter who specialized in U.S. rent and real estate, with a focus on market trends and affordability. education: Rutgers University, BA Journalism at_money_since: 2021 articles: 205 covers: - Housing - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Economy and Politics - Education - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Lifestyle - Loans - Mortgages - Personal Finance - Pets - Professional Services - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes former_staff: true published: '2023-04-04T19:35:55.000Z' modified: '2023-04-04T19:37:48.000Z' section: Housing tags: - News word_count: 481 canonical: https://money.com/features-that-increase-home-sale-price/ type: NewsArticle source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![Collage of: Pizza oven, shed, countertop texture](https://img.money.com/2023/04/News-features-Boost-home-price.jpg) The [best time of the year](https://money.com/best-week-list-house-for-sale/) to sell a home is upon us, and with buyer demand approaching its highest level since last May, we could be gearing up for a busy [spring](https://money.com/spring-home-buying-outlook-2023/) housing market. But that doesn't mean sellers shouldn't spruce up their homes to appeal to buyers — especially as surging [mortgage rates](https://money.com/trends-shaping-spring-housing-market/) cause listings to sit on the market longer and force many sellers to accept lower bids when negotiating sale price. [New research](https://www.zillow.com/research/home-features-that-sell-2023-32394/) from real estate listing site Zillow found that buyers who can afford the current market are willing to shell out more for luxury features and personalized spaces, potentially adding up to $17,400 in sale value to a typical U.S. home. ## Don't let unexpected repairs derail your home sale! ### Get a Home Warranty from First American and give buyers the peace of mind they need to make an offer. Select your state to learn more today! [See Plans](https://money.com/pr/o49527b9e2cb?ap_referrer=%2Ffeatures-that-increase-home-sale-price%2F) ## What buyers want When it comes to buyers who can afford to [pay in cash](https://money.com/all-cash-home-sales-booming-cities/) or take out loans while [mortgage rates](https://money.com/current-mortgage-rates/) hover between 6% and 7%, custom is king. Zillow says that while unusual features like a backyard putting green may not appeal to every [buyer](https://money.com/homes-for-sale-on-market-longer/), many will pay more for upgrades that make their home feel personalized. According to Zillow, buyers just want to have fun. Post-pandemic buyers value the element of retreat space, making features like pizza ovens and saltwater pools more attractive. Homes with so-called "she sheds" — think man caves, but for women — sit on the market for an average of two days longer than those without but sell for 2.5% more than expected. Sellers can also pocket a 1.2% sale premium for listings that feature wine cellars. Unique, trendy materials that make a statement can also set listings apart. On the other hand, dated elements can be a deterrent for many buyers in the current market. For instance, tile countertops and laminate flooring and countertops can decrease a home's [value](https://money.com/what-lower-home-values-mean-for-homeowners/) by 1.1% and 0.6%, respectively. ## Get peace of mind and close your home sale faster with a Home Warranty! ### With a Home Warranty from First American, you can offer buyers added assurance that they won't have to worry about the costly repairs that often come with homeownership. Click below to learn more today! [See Plans](https://money.com/pr/ndcd265530c5?ap_referrer=%2Ffeatures-that-increase-home-sale-price%2F) ## 10 features that increase home value These features can help your home sell for up to 5.3% more, according to Zillow’s research. - steam oven - pizza oven - professional appliances - terrazzo - she shed - soapstone - quartz - modern farmhouse - hurricane shutters/storm shutters - mid-century elements ## 10 features that can sell your home faster Practicalities and easy adjustments like open shelving can help homes sell up to 5.1 days faster**,** per Zillow. - doorbell camera - soapstone - open shelving - heat pump - fenced (back)yard - mid-century elements - hardwood - walkability - shiplap - gas furnace ## When selling your home, unexpected repairs can quickly turn potential buyers away. ### Choice Home Warranty can offer protection against unexpected expenses and show your buyers that you're serious about their satisfaction. Click below to learn more today! [See Plans](https://money.com/pr/yd274bd83f96?ap_referrer=%2Ffeatures-that-increase-home-sale-price%2F) ## The takeaway Adding certain trendy features to your house can help it [sell](https://money.com/housing-recession-2023/) faster and for more. However, Zillow warns that installing fancy highlights just to sell a home won't automatically give sellers a massive [payout](https://money.com/home-sellers-giving-concessions-to-buyers/). In other words, emphasize cool modern features in listings if you have them — and make practical, less costly upgrades where you can. ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://money.com/features-that-increase-home-sale-price/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://money.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Housing", "item": "https://money.com/housing/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Home Selling", "item": "https://money.com/home-selling/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "10 Features That Can Increase Your Home's Sale Price, From Pizza Ovens to 'She Sheds'" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://money.com/#website", "url": "https://money.com", "name": "Money", "publisher": { "@id": "https://money.com/#organization" } }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://money.com/features-that-increase-home-sale-price/#webpage", "url": "https://money.com/features-that-increase-home-sale-price/", "name": "10 Features That Can Increase Your Home's Sale Price, From Pizza Ovens to 'She Sheds'", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://money.com/#website" }, "datePublished": "2023-04-04T19:35:55.000Z", "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://money.com/features-that-increase-home-sale-price/" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://money.com/features-that-increase-home-sale-price/#breadcrumb" }, "dateModified": "2023-04-04T19:37:48.000Z" }, { "@type": "NewsArticle", "headline": "10 Features That Can Increase Your Home's Sale Price, From Pizza Ovens to 'She Sheds'", "articleSection": "Housing", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2023/04/News-features-Boost-home-price.jpg", "width": 2880, "height": 1920, "caption": "News-features-Boost-home-price" } ], "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mary Ellen Cagnassola", "url": "https://money.com/author/mary-ellen-cagnassola/", "@id": "https://money.com/author/mary-ellen-cagnassola/#author", "description": "Mary Ellen (M.E.) 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