Sellers are in the driver’s seat of a high-cost spring market, but a few in-demand home features could give them an even greater advantage. Popular kitchen amenities such as steam ovens and pizza ovens helped homes sell for 5.3% and 3.7% more, respectively, while terrazzo had a price premium of 3.6%, according to new research from Zillow.
Not only did must-have home amenities boost a home’s sale price, but they also helped homes sell faster than expected. Doorbell cameras helped to sell homes 5.1 days faster, followed by soapstone, with a 3.8 day advantage and open shelving with a 3.5 day advantage, CNBC reports.
“If you have these features in your home already, you should definitely flaunt them in your listing description,” said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trends expert. “That is going to set you ahead of the competition.”
Zillow also looked at which features helped sell homes faster than expected.
Doorbell cameras topped that list, helping to sell homes 5.1 days faster. That was followed by soapstone, with a 3.8 day advantage; open shelving, 3.5; heat pumps, 3; fenced yards , 2.9; mid-century, 2.8; hardwood, 2.4; walkability, 2.4; shiplap walling or siding, 2.3; and gas furnaces, 2.3.
Advertisement
Related Stories
Home Design
7 Home Design Trends That Are Growing in Popularity
Whether it’s dark and moody interiors or spaces dedicated to reading and relaxing, these trends are influencing current design choices
Design
Using ‘Flex Features’ to Elevate Traditional Home Design
BSB Design finds flexible spaces are a major selling point for current homebuyers
Design
See Interior Designer Bobby Berk's Latest Collaboration With Tri Pointe Homes
In an exclusive video for Pro Builder, interior design expert and Emmy-winning TV host Bobby Berk introduces his latest designs for Tri Pointe Homes