AppFolio Virtual Tour Tutorial: How to Add 3D Tours to Your Listings

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July 8, 2025
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🏠 AppFolio Virtual Tour Tutorial: How to Add 3D Tours to Your Listings

Adding a 3D virtual tour to your AppFolio listings isn't just a bonus—it's a competitive advantage. 🔥 As renters increasingly expect immersive property experiences, virtual tours help you pre-qualify leads, save time on showings, and boost conversions—all with a single link. 🎯

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to embed or link 3D tours inside your AppFolio platform. Let’s unlock next-level leasing! 🚀

🚀 Why Add Virtual Tours to AppFolio?

Let’s start with why this matters.

  • 🧲 Attract 3x more interest than listings with just photos
  • ⏳ Save time by reducing in-person showings
  • 💬 Provide 24/7 open house access
  • 💡 Stand out in a crowded rental market

A virtual tour = a smarter listing. And smarter listings fill vacancies faster. 💸

📘 Related: Boost Engagement: Add Virtual Tour Links to AppFolio Properties

🧰 What You’ll Need

Before you begin, grab these items:

✅ A completed 3D or 360° virtual tour (via Matterport, CloudPano, Kuula, etc.)
✅ A public URL link for that tour
✅ AppFolio login credentials with listing editing access

📘 Related: Easily Link 360° Virtual Tours in AppFolio Listings

🔍 Step-by-Step: How to Add a Virtual Tour to AppFolio

1️⃣ Host Your Virtual Tour

If you’re using a platform like:

  • Matterport: Navigate to your tour, click “Share” and copy the public link
  • CloudPano: Click “Publish,” then grab the live tour URL
  • Kuula: Choose “Public,” then copy the shareable tour link

💡 Tip: Ensure the link does not require a login and loads quickly on mobile.

📘 Related: Virtual Tour Integration for AppFolio: Tools, Platforms, and Best Practices

2️⃣ Log In to AppFolio and Open Your Listing

  1. Go to AppFolio.com
  2. Head to your Properties dashboard
  3. Click the listing you want to edit

3️⃣ Paste the Tour Link

AppFolio does not support embedded iframe views, but it does let you add a clickable link.

📌 Add your virtual tour link in any of these fields:

  • Property Description
  • Property Tour / Custom Field
  • Follow-up Email Templates

💬 Example description:

"🏠 Take a 3D Virtual Tour of this property now → [insert link]"

📘 Related: How to Add External Virtual Tour Links to AppFolio

4️⃣ Test the Tour Link

After saving, test your listing:

🔗 Click the tour link
📱 Load it on a phone and desktop
⚠️ Make sure there are no redirects or logins required

📘 Related: Step-by-Step: Add a Virtual Tour Link to AppFolio

✍️ Crafting the Perfect Call-to-Action (CTA)

Adding a link is great—but how you present it makes all the difference.

Try these proven CTAs:

  • "📍 Take the Virtual Tour Now"
  • "👀 Walk Through in 3D"
  • "🕵️‍♀️ Explore the Property from Your Phone"

And place the CTA above the fold in your listing description.

📘 Related: AppFolio Virtual Tour Setup Made Easy: A Complete How-To

🧠 Smart Tips from Property Managers

📌 Use branded links with Bit.ly to track clicks
📌 Include the tour in lead response templates
📌 Mention your tour link during showing confirmations
📌 Update links if the property changes or is restaged

📘 Related: AppFolio Integration Tips: Use Virtual Tours to Attract More Renters

📊 The Results? Game-Changing.

💥 According to leasing teams using 3D tours:

📘 Related: Ultimate AppFolio 3D Tour Upload Guide for Leasing Success

🧩 FAQs About Virtual Tours in AppFolio

Q: Can I embed the tour directly?
A: No. AppFolio only allows external links at this time.

Q: Where should I put the link?
A: The best spot is the description, followed by a CTA or link in follow-up communications.

Q: What platforms are best?
A: Matterport is most recognized. CloudPano is great for quick property tours. Kuula is lightweight and flexible.

📘 Related: How to Use the AppFolio Property Tour Feature to Boost Leasing

✅ Final Thoughts

AppFolio makes it simple to showcase your property virtually—if you know how. With just a link, you can give prospects a full 3D walkthrough, boost inquiries, and sign leases faster. 📈

So if you're serious about standing out in a crowded rental market…

🎯 Add your 3D tour today.

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