The world of property management is rapidly evolving—and virtual leasing is leading the charge. With tools like AppFolio, leasing agents and property managers can provide seamless, digital-first rental experiences that today’s renters expect. 📲💼
In this guide, we’ll explore how AppFolio's virtual leasing features are revolutionizing the industry—and how you can use them to grow your occupancy, reduce turnover, and save time. 🔑✨
Today’s renters want speed, convenience, and transparency. Traditional leasing methods—manual paperwork, in-person tours, and long application processes—just can’t compete anymore.
Virtual leasing solves this by offering:
All of these tools are built right into AppFolio, making it the most complete platform for virtual leasing.
Want to understand the core benefits of leasing virtually? Check out How to Do Virtual Leasing with AppFolio: A Complete Guide 📚
To get started with virtual leasing in AppFolio, make sure your team:
✅ Has active listings with quality photos and videos
✅ Embeds 360° or Matterport virtual tours
✅ Enables online applications and e-signatures
✅ Uses AppFolio’s built-in communication and scheduling tools
For a deeper walkthrough on uploading your first virtual tour, read Step-by-Step Instructions to Uploading 3D Virtual Tours to AppFolio 🔍
Did you know you can embed third-party tours like Matterport or CloudPano directly into your listings?
Here’s how:
It’s that easy! For a visual guide, see How to Connect Your Matterport Tours to AppFolio Listings Seamlessly.
Looking for more compatibility options? Don’t miss AppFolio + Matterport Integration: A Game-Changer for Property Managers.
One of AppFolio’s greatest strengths is automation. You can automate:
All of this reduces manual work and speeds up time-to-lease.
Want tips on automating even more? Read Virtual Leasing Tools in AppFolio That Save You Time and Money.
One mid-sized property management company added virtual tours to 80% of their listings. In just 60 days:
They followed the strategy outlined in Boost Occupancy with Virtual Leasing Powered by AppFolio.
Here’s what we recommend:
✔️ Use high-resolution photography and 360° tours
✔️ Pre-screen leads with AppFolio's application filters
✔️ Add calls-to-action (e.g., “Apply Now” buttons) on each listing
✔️ Enable contactless lease signing
✔️ Track your leasing funnel performance weekly
Need help launching your first virtual leasing campaign? Start with Step-by-Step: Launching a Virtual Leasing Strategy with AppFolio.
Once your tours are live in AppFolio, don’t stop there. Share them to:
AppFolio makes it easy to copy the tour link and track lead sources using built-in analytics. Pair this strategy with insights from Why Property Managers Use Matterport with AppFolio for Virtual Showings.
In a world where renters want fast, digital experiences, AppFolio delivers. With features that support every stage of the leasing journey—from search to signed lease—you can stay competitive, efficient, and tenant-friendly.
If you’re not leveraging these tools yet, now is the time. Start with just one virtual tour and scale from there.
Need a recap? Dive into AppFolio and Virtual Leasing: Everything You Need to Know.
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