In today’s fast-paced real estate market, tenants expect instant access to property information—and they want it virtually. That’s why AppFolio's virtual leasing features are changing the game for property managers everywhere. Whether you manage a handful of units or an entire portfolio, these tools can help you lease faster, reduce vacancies, and improve your renter experience. Let’s break down the essential AppFolio virtual leasing features every property manager should be using. 🚀
Leasing has gone digital. Prospective tenants now tour homes from their phones, apply online, and sign leases without ever stepping foot in the unit. If you’re not offering virtual options, you're losing leads to your competition.
📊 According to AppFolio’s 2024 Property Manager Report, listings with virtual tours received 60% more engagement than those without.
👉 Want to understand the full landscape? Start with our guide: How to Do Virtual Leasing with AppFolio: A Complete Guide
AppFolio allows you to add clickable virtual tour links directly inside your listings. This boosts engagement, builds trust, and shortens decision time.
✅ Use platforms like CloudPano, Matterport, or Zillow 3D Home and paste the tour link into your AppFolio unit listing.
🔗 Dive deeper: Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Matterport Tours to AppFolio
From the moment a lead lands on your listing to when they sign the lease—AppFolio’s interface is 100% mobile responsive. This matters, because over 70% of renters are viewing listings from their phones. 📲
You can also send application links or schedule virtual showings via text.
📖 Recommended reading: Virtual Leasing Simplified: Using AppFolio to Lease Faster
Did you know you can use AI to turn listing photos into cinematic videos? Tools like PhotoAIVideo integrate perfectly into your AppFolio listings as embedded links or hosted on your property websites.
🎬 Related: Boost Leasing with Matterport 3D Tours Embedded in AppFolio
Let prospects book a virtual tour straight from the listing—no back-and-forth emails required. AppFolio’s calendar integration works seamlessly with Zoom or Google Meet for virtual showings.
🧭 Set it up once and let it run on autopilot.
🛠️ Learn how: Tour Upload to AppFolio: The Property Manager’s Step-by-Step Handbook
Once the tour is over, AppFolio keeps the process moving with:
Everything is tracked in the tenant portal. No PDFs, no printers, no headaches.
📘 Explore more in: From Listing to Lease: Virtual Leasing with AppFolio Explained
AppFolio’s built-in CRM helps you track every lead, follow up automatically, and manage communication via email and text. Combine this with virtual tours and you’ll never miss a hot lead again.
✨ Bonus Tip: Add UTM links to your virtual tour embeds to see which tours convert best.
🔍 Also see: Virtual Leasing Tools in AppFolio That Save You Time and Money
Using CloudPano or Matterport? You’re in luck—AppFolio supports both! You can embed or hyperlink these tours into your listings.
🚀 Want to impress owners and stand out from competitors?
Check this out: AppFolio + Matterport: The Perfect Pairing for Property Marketing
We’ve created an entire guide just for beginners looking to upload their first tour:
👉 How to Upload and Showcase Virtual Tours in AppFolio Effectively
And if you’re using CloudPano:
👉 How to Quickly Upload CloudPano Tours to AppFolio Listings
AppFolio's virtual leasing features aren't just add-ons—they’re must-haves. As more renters demand speed, transparency, and digital convenience, your ability to meet them where they are will determine your leasing success.
🎯 Pro Tip: Make virtual leasing your competitive edge in 2025.
Here are a few more guides to help you go even further:
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