If you own a home near the railroad tracks and are looking to sell, you may be facing some challenges. Some potential buyers will outright refuse to look at homes near the tracks, and others will let the sound of a passing train shape their whole opinion during an open house. Thankfully, there are a few ways you can make a home near the tracks more appealing to buyers.

Give specific instructions on the listing and advertisements.

Is there a way you can reach the home from a popular street without crossing the railroad tracks? If so, write out these instructions and include them on any property listings and open house advertisements. Not all visitors will follow your driving directions -- some will just use their GPS -- but many will. When they drive along your specified route and avoid the tracks, they'll arrive to your home without the preconceived idea that "This one is too close to the tracks."

Upgrade your insulation.

Insulation is typically thought of as a means to keep a home warm. While this is its primary function, it also helps keep your home quiet, blocking out noise from outside. Make sure you have two layers of insulation in your attic, and consider hiring an HVAC company to come blow more insulation into your walls. If you have a bit more money to invest, consider opting for spray foam insulation, which is even more effective at blocking noises. The sounds of passing trains won't be as obvious, and you can point out the added insulation to prospective buyers who are concerned about noise.

Hang noise-blocking curtains.

Home goods stores often sell thick drapes or curtains that are specifically intended to block noise. Purchase a set of these to hang up in the home. If you can't afford to hang them throughout the home, at least put them in the bedrooms. This will ensure that when potential buyers are visiting, any trains that pass won't be such a disturbance. You can also emphasize that the window treatments will be included in the home so they don't have to worry about the additional expense.

If you can make a few changes to block noise and de-emphasize the presence of the train tracks by rerouting visitors, you should have an easier time finding buyers. Living near the train tracks, as you probably already realize, is not as irritating as some people assume. If you can get this point across to potential buyers, they'll be primed to fall in love with the good things about your home.