Your home is great inside and out. There's only one problem: That busy road that runs past your doorstep. Living on a busy street is not for everyone. However, a determined seller, working with an equally determined real estate agent who knows the neighborhood, can find a buyer that will love the home and its location, traffic and all.

You'll want to make sure to:

Attract the right crowd. Since many buyers, particularly those with children, will not look twice at a home on a busy street, consider targeting your marketing efforts toward single buyers and couples without children.

Point out the positives. If you're on a busy street, you may be a stone's throw from the nearest rail station, bus stop or airport (a definite plus for frequent travelers!). Your home may also be close to a major work center, and that busy street provides the easiest commute. Perhaps your home is in the city's historic district—a great selling point for history lovers and preservationists.

Make your home a haven. Are there things you can do to your property to downplay its proximity to the busy street? Consider adding decorative fencing, or planting shrubs or trees that not only look nice but provide some privacy, too.