THE PREPARATION OF A PRIVATE RESIDENCE FOR SALE IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE. THE GOAL OF STAGING IS TO MAKE A HOME APPEALING TO THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF POTENTIAL BUYERS, THEREBY SELLING A PROPERTY MORE SWIFTLY AND FOR MORE MONEY. STAGING TECHNIQUES FOCUS ON IMPROVING A PROPERTY'S APPEAL BY INSURING IT IS A WELCOMING, ATTRACTIVE PRODUCT ANY BUYER CAN SEE HIMSELF/HERSELF LIVING IN AND, THUS, DESIRE TO PURCHASE.