Leasing new construction properties comes with unique challenges. Whether you're a property manager or a builder, marketing brand-new homes before they're fully completed can be slow, expensive, and inefficient. But there's a better way.
By integrating virtual showings into your AppFolio property management system, you can streamline leasing, attract better-qualified leads, and fill units faster. 🏡💻
In this guide, we’ll break down how to use virtual showings for new builds inside AppFolio to boost efficiency, shorten vacancy cycles, and deliver modern leasing experiences.
Let’s face it: showing a home that’s still under construction isn’t always possible—or safe. You might only have architectural renderings, early photos, or a model unit.
That’s where virtual showings come in:
🔗 Related: Turn Construction Projects into Profitable Rentals with AppFolio 3D Tours
A virtual showing is an interactive or pre-recorded visual experience of a property, allowing prospective renters to explore a home remotely.
Two types dominate the space:
🔗 Learn more: How to Generate Real Estate Videos From Just Photos in Under 5 Minutes
AppFolio makes embedding virtual content into listings simple:
To add a virtual showing in AppFolio:
That’s it. Now every prospective renter who views the listing gets a virtual experience that sells the space—no appointment needed.
🔗 Bonus: Seamless Virtual Tour Integration with AppFolio
Virtual showings help renters pre-qualify themselves, speeding up decision-making—especially helpful when a home isn't physically ready yet.
Reduce wasted staff time by letting only serious leads book an in-person visit.
Appeal to out-of-state renters, busy professionals, or relocation clients.
Listings with video or 3D content get 40% more engagement and longer time-on-page.
No need to stage every unit—just create one great tour and use it across similar models.
Renters feel more confident when they’ve already “walked through” the property online.
🔗 Dive deeper: Why AI Video is the New Standard for Listing Presentations
🔗 Also see: Real Estate Tech for Builders: AppFolio and Virtual Tour Integration
Imagine you’re launching 50 new rental homes in a community. Only one unit is staged and finished.
Here’s how to scale:
🔗 Read: 3D Virtual Tours for House Builders: Enhance Rental Listings on AppFolio
Don’t just drop the link and walk away. Market your virtual showings with:
🔗 Helpful: The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)
“I signed my lease without ever visiting in person. The virtual tour was exactly like the real thing.”
—Renter in Austin, TX
“We toured from two states away and applied the same day. So easy!”
—New tenant in Tampa, FL
Modern renters expect virtual tools. If you don’t offer them, your competition will.
If you're leasing new construction homes, integrating virtual showings into AppFolio is one of the fastest, easiest ways to:
You’ve already built the home—now build the experience renters expect. 🎯
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