In today’s fast-paced rental market, property managers need every edge to stay competitive. One of the most effective and scalable tools in your arsenal? Virtual leasing powered by AppFolio. 💻🏡
With the right strategy, you can showcase your properties online, pre-qualify leads, and close leases—without ever stepping foot on-site. This guide will walk you through exactly how to do that, step by step.
Traditional showings are time-consuming, inefficient, and sometimes inconvenient for both prospects and staff. With the rise of remote renters and fast-moving listings, virtual leasing ensures you stay one step ahead.
✨ Benefits include:
Before you can launch, make sure your AppFolio account is properly configured. Navigate to your property settings, and under “Marketing,” enable fields like:
Need help getting started? Check out Step-by-Step: How Property Managers Can Upload Tours in AppFolio 📝.
Virtual leasing hinges on great visuals. Use tools like:
If you already have photos, learn how to transform them into engaging videos with our guide: How to Quickly Upload CloudPano Tours to AppFolio Listings 🧠.
Here’s where AppFolio really shines: it allows you to embed video and tour links directly into your property listings.
👉 Follow this breakdown:
Need visuals? Your Easy AppFolio Virtual Tour Upload Guide [With Screenshots] has everything you need.
Once prospects view your virtual listing, you want to engage them right away. AppFolio’s built-in CRM tools allow you to:
Looking to streamline this even more? Check out How to Streamline Your Leasing Process with AppFolio Virtual Tours 💼.
Using AppFolio’s reporting dashboard, you can track performance by:
Tweak your visuals, headlines, and follow-up sequences based on data. A/B test different video formats and see what gets the most clicks!
Want to compare Matterport vs. video? Read Boost Leasing with Matterport 3D Tours Embedded in AppFolio 📊.
Many property managers get the best results by combining multiple tools:
Check out AppFolio + Matterport: The Perfect Pairing for Property Marketing for inspiration.
Virtual leasing isn’t just a trend—it’s the future of rental marketing. And with AppFolio at the center of your stack, you can:
If you're not using virtual leasing in AppFolio yet, you're leaving money on the table. 💸
Start integrating virtual tours into your AppFolio listings today and watch your occupancy rates soar!
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