As a house builder transitioning into rental property management, your biggest challenge isn’t construction—it’s leasing efficiently. From lease-ups on new builds to managing pre-finished units, showing homes quickly and professionally is critical. That’s where AppFolio virtual showings come in. 🔑📱
Virtual showings allow builders to pre-lease faster, reduce in-person traffic, and scale their rental operations without adding headcount. When integrated with AppFolio, they become a powerful tool to turn builds into income-generating assets with less effort.
In this guide, we’ll break down how virtual showings work for house builders inside AppFolio—and how to use them to speed up leasing and maximize ROI.
Virtual showings are 3D tours or walkthrough videos embedded directly in AppFolio listings. They allow potential renters to:
For builders managing dozens of similar units or floor plans, virtual showings provide a scalable way to market multiple homes without multiple in-person visits.
🧠 Read more: Seamless Virtual Tour Integration with AppFolio
Builders face unique challenges when managing rentals:
Virtual showings solve these problems by offering:
📘 Also see: Turn Construction Projects into Profitable Rentals with AppFolio 3D Tours
You don’t need a full media team. Here’s how to get started in just a few steps:
🛠️ Tutorial: How to Generate Real Estate Videos From Just Photos in Under 5 Minutes
Inside AppFolio:
Now your listing becomes a virtual experience, not just a photo scroll.
🧠 More help here: The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)
Builders using virtual showings inside AppFolio report:
And with AppFolio’s built-in analytics, you can track:
📊 Check out: AI vs. Traditional Video Editing: Cost, Time, and ROI Breakdown
🔧 Read more: Real Estate Tech for Builders: AppFolio and Virtual Tour Integration
Managing a subdivision, build-to-rent community, or duplex portfolio?
Use one virtual tour per floor plan, then:
This creates a frictionless leasing funnel across dozens of homes.
🏡 Learn more: 3D Virtual Tours for House Builders: Enhance Rental Listings on AppFolio
“I loved seeing the layout without needing to drive there. It saved me time and helped me apply quickly.”
—Prospective Tenant, Dallas TX
“This tour helped me lease sight unseen from another state. I was able to move in the day after closing!”
—Renter, Phoenix AZ
Virtual showings build trust, reduce uncertainty, and help renters make informed decisions—even before construction is complete.
📌 Related: Why AI Video is the New Standard for Listing Presentations
AppFolio already gives house builders the tools to manage leases, collect rent, and run reports. But when you add virtual showing capabilities, you unlock the power to:
If you’re building homes to rent, it’s time to adopt virtual-first leasing—and AppFolio is the perfect platform to make it happen.
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