If you’re a home builder in 2025, you're not just building homes—you’re building experiences. 🏗️ And when buyers can't be on-site, they need the next best thing: an immersive, digital walkthrough of the home they’re about to fall in love with. 💘
That’s where AppFolio and virtual tours come in. 📲 Together, they offer an unbeatable strategy to market your house builds more effectively, close deals faster, and stand out from other builders who still rely on static floor plans and outdated listing formats.
In this guide, we’ll break down the top AppFolio marketing tips to help you showcase your builds using powerful 360° virtual tours.
Buyers today are doing 90% of their home shopping online before reaching out to an agent. That means your first impression matters more than ever. And a few photos won’t cut it anymore.
🔗 Related: Virtual Tours for New Construction Homes: AppFolio Listing Strategy
AppFolio is a robust property listing and management system that offers:
It’s the perfect hub for builders showcasing multiple homes across communities or developments.
🔗 Also read: Seamless Virtual Tour Integration with AppFolio: A Complete Guide
Not all virtual tours are created equal. Here are the best options for builders:
Capture your staged model homes in 360° for use across all listings.
Show progress updates to keep buyers engaged.
Use virtual staging or pre-build visualization to sell homes off-plan.
🔗 Learn more: From Static to Cinematic: Transforming Property Photos With AI
It’s easier than you think:
Your listing now offers a 24/7 virtual walkthrough buyers can explore anytime.
🔗 Related: Real Estate Tech for Builders: AppFolio and Virtual Tour Integration
Builders using virtual tours in their AppFolio listings often report:
You're not just marketing homes—you’re creating buyer confidence.
🔗 Must read: The Anatomy of a High-Converting Real Estate Video (with AI)
Here are five tips to turn views into action:
Highlight finishes, bonus spaces, or smart-home upgrades.
If the home is empty, digitally stage it for a polished look.
Turn the virtual tour into short social media videos.
Add the virtual tour to your email signature, social media bios, and Google Business Profile.
Include contact links or lead magnets below the tour.
🔗 Pro tool: Top 5 AI Video Editing Tools for Busy Creators in 2025
Once your tour is live, don’t stop at AppFolio. Use it to power multi-channel marketing:
The more places you share your virtual tour, the more buyers you attract.
🔗 Related: How to Use AI Video to Sell Rental Units Faster
Virtual tour marketing through AppFolio is perfect for:
This approach shortens your sales cycle while increasing buyer satisfaction.
🔗 Bonus: AI Video Trends We’re Watching (Q3 2025 Update)
With AppFolio and virtual tours, you don’t just show a home—you sell the experience. 🎯
The builder who invests in immersive digital marketing today will be the one who sells faster, for more, and with fewer showings tomorrow.
Ready to win more sales with your new builds?
👉 Use these AppFolio marketing tips to get started—and turn every house into a visually irresistible listing. 🛒
Compact, ready to go anywhere
Interchangeable lens that’s upgradeable
Dual 1-inch sensors for improved clarity and low light performance
Dynamic range and 6K 360° capture
360° photo resolution at 21MP
8K 360° video recording for ultra-detailed visuals.
4K single-lens mode for traditional wide-angle shots.
Invisible selfie stick effect for drone-like perspectives.
2.5-inch touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection.
Waterproof up to 33ft for underwater shooting.
360° photo resolution in 23MP
Slim design at 24 mm thick
Built-in image stabilization for smooth video capture.
Internal 19GB storage for photo and video storage.
Wireless connectivity for remote control and sharing.
60MP 360° still images for high-resolution photography.
5.7K 360° video recording at 30fps.
2.25-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.
USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
.png)
.png)
Try it free. No credit card required. Instant set-up.
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}