There are several rising trends in real estate that might help you attract buyers when you’ve listed your house on the market. In recent years, outdoor living space has become a hot commodity and self-sufficiency, especially regarding food, is a priority for many homeowners. When preparing to sell your home, these facts mean you’ll want to pay close attention to the backyard.
If you want to sell your home, you must create an environment that potential buyers see and want to make their own. Zillow published a study, which showed that outdoor kitchens, showers and entertaining spaces often result in houses selling for 3.1% more than expected. Likewise, Yelp reported on 2025 keyword search trends, showing a substantial increase on homesteading phrases, such as “building a chicken coop,” and “planting a nursery.”
You might sell your home faster if you have these things in your backyard
The following list is not extensive but provides a basic overview of outdoor living space amenities that might help you sell your home faster than you would without them:
- Outdoor TV
- Outdoor shower
- Pizza Oven
- Chicken coop
- Garden space (for food, herbs and flowers)
- A smoker
- Specialty grill
Of course, having a patio, deck or other space that can accommodate furniture for entertaining guests is also a plus. An outdoor shower is particularly an asset for those whose homes are near the beach or that have a backyard swimming pool.
What has caused these trends?
Back in 2020, when the covid pandemic was sweeping across the country, people began spending a lot more time outdoors. This is one likely reason that outdoor living spaces have become greatly sought after in real estate. Rising food costs have also contributed to the current interest in home-grown food and gardening. This doesn’t necessarily mean you should install a new grill or outdoor shower or chicken coop to sell your home. However, if it seems like an upgrade would boost sales, then it’s wise to consider the option; for instance, if you already have a swimming pool but don’t have an outdoor shower, it might be worth it to install one before listing the house on the market.
Outdoor living space and amenities are key components in curb appeal, which should be a top priority for every seller. After seeing your home online, the “view from the curb” is the next thing buyers are going to see. The goal is to create an exterior environment that makes buyers want to go inside the house for a full tour. On the contrary, disregarding outdoor living space as an effective selling tool or worse, showing your home with a yard that looks disheveled might cause buyers to walk away before they ever cross the threshold.