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5 Additional Upgrades That Make Your Home Sell Over Asking

BY KATE MCGREGOR, AMANDA PENDLETON JUN 24, 2024

Preparing to sell your home is no small endeavor. From hiring a real estate agent and getting your home appraised to passing every inspection, selling your home is often a months long feat. One of the most important elements of selling your home is ensuring that you’re getting the most bang for your buck and maximizing your home’s asking price.

If you’re looking to give your on-the-market home some momentum, opt for one of the 5 projects to make your home sell for more than you’re asking. We break down each project below.

Bluestone Patio

Percent Above Asking: 2.3

Average Cost to Complete: According to Home Guide, Bluestone pavers cost $6 to $14 per square foot on average.

While patios are commonly finished in brick, concrete, or other stone slabs, bluestone is a more elegant natural stone alternative. This durable stone is more expensive than other patio materials, but it comes with a tempting ROI. A home with a bluestone patio could sell for 2.3 percent more than expected.

She Shed

Percent Above Asking: 2.0

Average Cost to Complete: On the lower end, a she shed could cost you around $350, while a larger, more luxurious option could be priced as high as $13,000.

New research from Zillow suggests that homes with she sheds can sell for up to 2 percent more than expected. (That number might seem low, but depending on the price of your home, it can be thousands of dollars extra to pocket. For instance, if your home sells for $800,000, the she shed could account for $16,000.) These spaces can be used as additional storage, office spaces, hobby rooms, and even home gyms. The best part is that there is a shed option for every yard size, budget, and design style.

Pizza Oven

Percent Above Asking: 1.9

Average Cost to Complete: According to Angi data, the national average is $5,000 for an outdoor pizza oven, including installation. However, you can expect to spend anywhere between $2,000 and $8,000 depending on project scale.

Whether brick, ceramic, or metal, outdoor pizza kitchens are becoming all the rage for summer entertaining. Adding one to your outdoor room or kitchen can help to boost your home’s selling price.

Quartz Countertops

Percent Above Asking: 1.7

Average Cost to Complete: You can expect to spend anywhere between $50 to $200 per square foot depending on material size, coloring, and grade, according to Angi.

Just because soapstone is the number-one requested countertop material right now, that doesn’t mean quartz has lost its value. In fact, the addition of quartz in your kitchen or bathroom can result in your home selling for 1.7 percent above the asking price.

Outdoor Kitchen

Percent Above Asking: 1.7

Average Cost to Complete: According to Angi, the average range of outdoor kitchen costs is between $6,127 for a simple setup (such as a grill and countertop), and $26,163 for a full high-end kitchen installation outdoors.

Outdoor kitchens extend your culinary potential and your entertaining space. And while they vary greatly in both form and amenities, even a simple one can lead buyers to offer an average of 1.7 percent above asking.

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ARTICLE WRITTEN BY KATE MCGREGOR, AMANDA PENDLETON JUN 24, 2024