The short answer
Agree on a privacy plan before photography, showings or promotion begin. Decide what information may be shared, which spaces should be photographed and how appointments will be coordinated. Weigh discretion alongside the exposure needed to reach suitable buyers.
Name the concern behind the request
Is your priority protecting family photographs, avoiding disruptive appointments, limiting public discussion or keeping a move confidential? Different concerns call for different controls. I begin by understanding which outcome matters most to you.
Set expectations for access
Discuss appointment notice, visitor screening, who will accompany a showing and how feedback reaches you. Remove sensitive personal material before media production. Your plan should be practical enough for everyone involved to follow consistently.
Make the tradeoff explicit
Less public exposure may reduce the number of people who discover the property. We discuss available approaches with the brokerage and applicable MLS requirements, then agree on a strategy. Discretion should be a considered choice with its implications explained.