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Do bidets add value to a home?
Not in a way you can count on. We found no study showing US homes with bidets sell for more, and real estate agents quoted in national press are split: some say a bidet is a small plus that helps a bathroom look modern, others say it's unlikely to raise the price at all. A clip-on bidet attachment adds nothing to a home's value because it isn't part of the house; you can take it with you. A built-in bidet toilet in a new bathroom can be a small selling point to the right buyer, but it rarely returns what it cost.
Below: what the evidence actually says, how each type of bidet counts in a sale, what to do with one when you list, the cheap prep worth doing in a remodel, and how to think about it if you're buying one anyway.
What the evidence says (and doesn't)
Most of what you'll read on this comes from two places: real estate agents' opinions in home and lifestyle press, and plumbing or bidet company blogs. Here is what each says:
| Source | What it says | What kind of evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Homes & Gardens, quoting a realtor | A small effect at most; a feature that can be sold as sustainable tends to help how a home is seen; no guarantee, and it adds to remodel costs | One agent's opinion |
| Fox News real estate | "Not likely to boost the value of your home"; agents doubt bidets will take off widely in the US | Agents' opinions |
| Real Homes, quoting an expert | Bidets are still a few years from mainstream enough to affect home values | One expert's opinion |
| Family Handyman | Having a bidet "can be a selling point for some homebuyers" | General guidance, no figure |
| Build-Construct | Builders should consider offering bidet-ready plumbing as demand grows | Industry commentary |
| Plumbing company blogs | Bidets bring value | Written by companies that sell bidet installs |
What's missing: any sales data. No one we found compared sale prices of similar homes with and without a bidet. So the honest answer is that the effect on price is unknown, and probably small. Anyone giving you a percentage is guessing.
It depends on what kind of bidet
"Bidet" covers four very different things, and they count differently when a house sells:
| Type | Part of the house? | Effect on value | What to do when you sell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attachment under the seat | No, it's removable | None | Take it, or leave it if the buyer wants it; it's usually personal property |
| Handheld sprayer | No, it's removable | None | Same as an attachment |
| Electric bidet seat | Borderline; it replaces a removable seat | Very small at most | Many sellers swap the original seat back and take it |
| Bidet toilet (built in) | Yes, a fixture | A possible small plus to some buyers in a new or updated bathroom | Stays with the house; list it as a feature |
| Standalone bidet (separate basin) | Yes, a fixture | Mixed: some buyers like it, others see lost floor space | Stays with the house |
If what you have, or want, is an under-seat attachment, home value isn't really part of the decision. It's a $30–$100 thing for you, not the house. Our guide are bidet attachments worth it does the money maths on what it saves you instead.
What a buyer actually sees
A bidet is one item in a bathroom a buyer judges in about a minute. What they notice first is whether the bathroom looks clean, current and well kept. A bidet can help or hurt that impression depending on how it looks:
- A clean, built-in unit in an updated bathroom reads as a modern touch, which is the "small plus" agents describe.
- An attachment with a visible hose and knob doesn't read as a feature. In listing photos it's often clearer to remove it.
- Any bidet that looks worn, stained or with a dripping hose reads as a maintenance worry.
- A buyer who's never used one may be curious, puzzled or put off. That's the part the agents who doubt it are pointing at: in the US, most buyers still haven't used one.
Selling with a bidet: what to do
If you have an attachment or handheld
- Decide whether it's going with you. If it is, take it off before photos and showings. It's a 10-minute job: how to remove a bidet attachment.
- Put the toilet back as it was: the original supply hose straight from the wall valve to the tank, and a leak check.
- If you'd rather leave it, say so in the listing or the sale terms, so it isn't a surprise either way.
If you have a bidet toilet or built-in
- Make sure it works: warm water, seat, dryer, no error lights, no drip.
- Clean the nozzle and the seat area. A stained nozzle is the opposite of a selling point; see bidet attachment cleaning (the nozzle steps are the same).
- Keep the manual and any warranty papers for the buyer.
- Mention it plainly in the listing alongside the bathroom's other updates. One line, not a headline.
Remodelling? The cheap prep that may matter more
If you're redoing a bathroom you own, the bidet itself is a personal choice. What can be worth doing while the walls are open is making the bathroom bidet-ready, which Build-Construct suggests builders offer: it gives you, or a future buyer, the option without the cost of opening walls later.
- An outlet behind or beside the toilet, GFCI-protected. Adding one later runs $120–$200 per Fixr's cost guide; while the wall is open it's usually less.
- An accessible shut-off valve on the toilet supply, with standard threads, so any attachment's T-valve fits.
- A standard 12-inch rough-in (wall to drain bolts), the US norm, so any toilet, bidet or not, fits later.
- Room at the side of the toilet for a knob or a seat's control panel.
These cost little in a remodel and don't put off anyone who'll never want a bidet.
The money maths, if you're buying one anyway
Treat a bidet as something you buy for yourself, not for the house. A rough way to see it:
| Option | Cost (installed) | Likely added sale value | Who it pays for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attachment | $30–$100, $0 DIY install | $0 (you take it) | You, through less paper and comfort |
| Electric seat | $150–$600 plus an outlet if needed | Close to $0 | You |
| Bidet toilet | About $1,200–$2,000 installed (Fixr), more for high-end models | Unknown; agents describe it as small | Mostly you; maybe a little to a future buyer |
Prices are from TUSHY's comparison and Fixr's installation cost guide; the "added sale value" column is our reading of the agent quotes above, not data. If you might sell within a year or two, a bidet toilet is a hard money case. If you'll live there for years and use it every day, the value is in the use. Our bidet attachment vs bidet toilet guide compares the two in full.
Renters: nothing to add, nothing to lose
If you rent, home value isn't your question, but the landlord's view is. An attachment that comes off clean leaves the toilet exactly as it was, which is why it's the usual rental choice. Our guide to installing a bidet in an apartment has a short note you can send your landlord.
Will this change?
Possibly. The Real Homes expert's view is that bidets are a few years from being mainstream enough to matter, and Build-Construct describes growing builder interest. If more US buyers grow up with one, a built-in bidet may start to look like an expected feature the way a dishwasher did. That's a prediction, not a fact, and nobody has the sales data yet. Our guide do bidet attachments work explains why so many people are trying one now.
Where ASSJET fits
ASSJET is an attachment: it goes under your seat, comes off in minutes, and moves house with you. It won't add value to your home, and we won't pretend it does. What it changes is your bathroom every day. It isn't on sale yet; find out which bathroom god you are with the quiz in the meantime.
FAQ
Does a bidet increase home value?
There's no sales data showing it does. Agents quoted in national press range from "a small plus" to "not likely to boost the value." A built-in unit in an updated bathroom is the only kind with any case.
Should I leave my bidet attachment when I sell?
It's your choice. It usually counts as removable personal property. Many sellers take it and put the original hose back; if you leave it, say so in the sale terms.
Do home buyers like bidets?
Some do; Family Handyman calls it a selling point for some buyers. Many US buyers have never used one, which is why agents are cautious about it adding value.
Is a bidet toilet worth it for resale?
Probably not as a money move. Fixr puts one at about $1,200–$2,000 installed, and no one we found has shown buyers pay that back. Buy one if you'll use it.
What should I do in a remodel to make a bathroom bidet-ready?
Add a GFCI outlet near the toilet, keep a standard shut-off valve and a 12-inch rough-in, and leave room at the side for controls. It's cheap with the walls open.
More plain answers in our bidet guides, or try the bathroom god quiz.
Sources
- Could a bidet be the value-adding bathroom feature your home is missing?, Homes & Gardens. https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/what-is-a-bidet
- What Is a Bidet? The Shocking Truth About This Exotic Bathroom Upgrade, Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/what-is-a-bidet-the-shocking-truth-about-this-exotic-bathroom-upgrade
- Are bidets making a comeback?, Real Homes. https://www.realhomes.com/us/news/are-bidets-making-a-comeback-we-know-you-really-want-to-know
- How Much Does a Bidet Cost: From Purchase to Installation, Family Handyman. https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/what-is-bidet-how-much-cost/
- Why Bidets Are Finally Gaining Traction in U.S. Home Construction, Build-Construct. https://build-construct.com/building/building-material/why-bidets-are-finally-gaining-traction-in-u-s-home-construction/
- How much does it cost to install a bidet?, Fixr. https://www.fixr.com/costs/bidet-installation
- Bidet Toilet vs Bidet Seat vs Bidet Attachment, TUSHY. https://hellotushy.com/blogs/bidets/bidet-toilet-vs-bidet-seat-vs-bidet-attachment-which-one-is-best-for-you