Property managers and leasing agents—you’re leaving money on the table if your AppFolio listings don’t include virtual tours. In today’s competitive rental market, prospects want an immersive, self-guided experience from the first click. And the good news? Adding virtual tours to AppFolio is easier than ever. 🎉
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most efficient ways to integrate virtual tours into your AppFolio listings—so you can lease faster, stand out online, and impress both tenants and owners. Let’s dive in! 👇
The modern renter expects more than just photos. They want to walk through the unit from their phone, envision themselves in the space, and make faster decisions—all without scheduling a physical showing.
Here’s why tours are game-changers:
Want more proof? Check out Why Virtual Tours Should Be Standard in Your AppFolio Marketing for an in-depth look.
Not all tours are created equal. You can choose from:
Each format offers immersive experiences—but AI video tours are often the fastest and most scalable for photo-based listings.
Let’s break it down into a quick process:
If you're tight on time or budget, AI tools like PhotoAIVideo.com let you upload your listing photos and auto-generate a smooth video reel. Perfect for fast-moving markets!
Or use tools like:
Check out The Best Way to Add Virtual Tours to AppFolio Property Listings for a full breakdown of the top tools.
All major tour platforms provide a public URL. Once your tour is live, just grab the link.
Pro Tip: Test the link on mobile and desktop to ensure smooth playback. 📲💻
Inside your AppFolio dashboard:
Boom—you’re done in under 2 minutes.
For a visual guide, see Step-by-Step Guide: Add Virtual Tours to AppFolio the Right Way.
Want to get the most out of your tours with minimal effort?
Create reusable listing descriptions that highlight the virtual tour feature:
“🎥 Virtual Tour Available! Walk through this unit now using the link above.”
Link to your tours in automated AppFolio follow-up messages and email drips. It reduces back-and-forth and shows you’re tech-savvy.
Use UTM links or track views with platforms like CloudPano to see who’s watching.
Learn how to Drive More Applications with Virtual Tours in AppFolio
Virtual tours don’t just help tenants—they impress owners, too.
📈 Show tour engagement in owner reports
🏡 Attract more management contracts
💼 Win listings against tech-lagging competitors
Explore how Virtual Tours in AppFolio: A Must-Have for Property Managers strengthens your brand.
Yes! You can include a primary tour in the “virtual tour” field and additional links in the unit description.
Absolutely—most tour platforms are fully mobile-optimized.
Yes. AppFolio provides built-in fields for adding multimedia and tour links. Just make sure the URLs are public and secure (HTTPS).
Need help? Start here: AppFolio Integration Tips: Best Practices for Adding Virtual Tours
Want to boost your website traffic too? Add tour-enhanced content to your blog with internal links to:
Your readers (and Google) will love it! 🔗
With today’s tech, adding virtual tours to AppFolio is not only easy—it’s essential. It helps you:
✅ Get more qualified leads
✅ Reduce leasing time
✅ Attract higher-quality tenants
✅ Grow your property management business
If you're not offering virtual tours yet, you're falling behind. Start embedding them today and turn your listings into leasing machines! 🚀
📸 Generate your first AI tour at PhotoAIVideo.com
📘 Bookmark this guide and check out our blog for more Virtual Tour Strategies
🎥 Watch the YouTube walkthrough
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