Zillow Finds That Homes with a Fire Pit Sell 2.8% More and 3.8 Days Faster

If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, now may be the time.

Real-estate website Zillow.com reports that the pace of home sales is the fastest it’s been in more than two years. Inventory is low and prices are rising, making now the time for anyone thinking about putting their home on the market to do so.

Zillow has also shared that homes mentioning a “fire pit” in their listing recently sold for 2.8% more and 3.8 days faster, on average!

“Buyers are drawn to trendy features and features made popular by home-improvement TV,” says Amanda Pendleton, a Zillow home trends expert. “Fire pits fall into that category.”

So, if you’re looking to put your home on the market, consider adding a fire pit to the backyard! You can easily build one yourself as a DIY project or pick up a pre-assembled one from retailers such as Home Depot or Lowes.