Virtual leasing has gone from a “nice to have” to a must-have for modern property managers. With AppFolio, property managers can now deliver high-quality leasing experiences completely online—from tour to signature. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to master virtual leasing with AppFolio using tools like 3D tours, automation, and smart follow-ups.
Let’s dive into the tech, tips, and tools that make this possible 🔧✨
Virtual leasing allows potential renters to:
With AppFolio’s robust platform, you can embed virtual tours, sync with CRMs, collect payments, and automate key steps in the leasing funnel.
One of the most powerful tools in virtual leasing is the 360° or 3D tour. AppFolio supports links from virtual tour platforms like:
To add them to AppFolio:
👉 Want the full walkthrough? Check out our tutorial on How to Connect Your Matterport Tours to AppFolio Listings Seamlessly.
Tired of manually uploading tour links for each new listing?
Use Zapier automation to save time:
Explore this full automation in Automating Virtual Tour Uploads with Zapier + AppFolio.
AppFolio’s built-in tools let you:
This means the entire leasing process can be completed without ever stepping foot in an office—saving you and your prospects time and energy.
AppFolio listings are mobile-friendly. Combined with embedded video and virtual tours, your listing becomes a 24/7 leasing machine 🕒.
📌 See how to optimize mobile listings in Boost Leasing with Matterport 3D Tours Embedded in AppFolio.
Don’t stop at virtual tours! You can level-up your listing by combining:
Check out our guide on How to Embed Floor Plans, Videos, and 3D Tours in AppFolio to boost engagement.
Once someone views a tour, don’t just wait for them to act. Use AppFolio integrations to trigger follow-up sequences:
Learn how to connect your CRM and automate the journey in Follow-Up After Virtual Tours in AppFolio: What to Send.
AppFolio reporting tools can help you:
Pair it with insights from AppFolio Tour Integration Guide: Uploading Virtual Tours That Convert to improve your marketing strategy.
Here’s your blueprint for a complete virtual leasing experience using AppFolio:
If you haven’t already, check out our beginner-friendly tutorial: Uploading Virtual Tours to AppFolio Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide
For real estate teams serious about scaling, virtual leasing is the future—and AppFolio is ready for it 💼🌐
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