Real estate is going digital fast. Renters today want to experience a property before they visit. And if you're using AppFolio for your property listings, embedding a 360° virtual tour is one of the most powerful ways to grab attention, qualify leads, and fill vacancies faster 🚀.
In this complete guide, we’ll show you exactly how to add virtual tour links to AppFolio listings, what tools to use, and how to turn them into a high-converting marketing machine 💼.
If your listings only feature static photos, you're missing out on high-quality leads.
Here’s why virtual tours are a game-changer:
At Virtual Tour Profit, we’ve helped thousands of real estate professionals integrate tours and report 30–50% faster leasing cycles.
Let’s start with the basic requirements:
Use platforms like:
After building your virtual tour, these tools will give you a sharable URL — which is what you’ll use in AppFolio.
Let’s clarify: AppFolio does not support HTML embed codes like <iframe>.
BUT — you can embed links by inserting them into:
These links are clickable and open the virtual tour in a new tab. With the right text formatting, they’re just as effective 🔥
From your tour provider (CloudPano, Matterport, etc.), copy the full URL link.
Example:https://yourtourprovider.com/view-tour?id=12345
Head to your Property Listings Dashboard and choose the unit you want to update.
In the unit’s Marketing Description section, add this:
🌀 Virtual Tour Available: Click here to view the 360° experience
Or make it more visual:
🎥 Tour this unit virtually: https://yourtourlink.com
💡 You can even add it at the top of the description for better visibility!
Once you hit save, check your live listing to ensure the link is clickable and prominent.
📲 Pro Tip: Test it on both desktop and mobile. Most modern virtual tour platforms are fully mobile responsive.
Adding a link is just the beginning. Use these conversion boosters:
Upload a high-quality screenshot of the virtual tour with a "Play" icon over it. This tells renters there's something interactive to click!
Use your virtual tour thumbnail when posting on:
✉️ Include Virtual Tour Links in Email Responses
Use AppFolio’s automated responses to include something like:
“👀 Check out the virtual tour here before your showing: [link]”
This instantly sets your listing apart from competitors.
This strategy is perfect for:
It also works whether you're managing 10 units or 1,000+.
For top-tier listings, use Pictastic.ai to send:
✅ 360° tour
✅ Photos
✅ Floor plans
✅ AI videos
✅ Custom branded page
✅ Call-to-action buttons
“We added CloudPano tour links to our AppFolio listings and noticed a big drop in unqualified leads. Renters now know exactly what they're getting.”
— Ashley B., Leasing Manager
“Virtual tours in AppFolio have become a standard part of our listings. We won’t go back.”
— Carlos T., Property Marketing Director
No, AppFolio doesn't support embedded code (iframe). But a clickable link in the listing works effectively as an "embed" since it opens instantly in a new tab.
Adding 360° virtual tours to your AppFolio listings is a no-brainer in today’s competitive rental market. It gives prospects a richer experience, reduces back-and-forth, and fills vacancies faster.
Just grab your tour URL, drop it into your listing description, and watch the engagement soar 🔥
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