Step-by-step instructions, tools, and best practices for 2025
If you're a property manager using AppFolio, you're already ahead of the game. But are you using it to its full potential? 🎯
📉 Relying solely on photos and descriptions can limit engagement. Renters today want to walk through units virtually before they even book a tour.
That’s where 3D virtual tours come in. They:
🔗 Related: AppFolio Integration Tips: Use Virtual Tours to Attract More Renters
Here’s what property managers should have on hand before adding a tour:
💡 Pro Tip: Tools like Pictastic.ai bundle tours, videos, and floor plans into one branded project link.
Let’s take a look at the top tools property managers are using to build 3D virtual tours that embed easily into AppFolio.
Learn more:
🧭 Seamless Virtual Tour Integration with AppFolio: A Complete Guide
Helpful reads:
🎙️ How to Add Voiceovers and Captions Automatically to AI Videos
📷 From Static to Cinematic: Transforming Property Photos With AI
See how to resell these:
💼 Building a White-Labeled Video Marketing Service With AI
Adding a 3D virtual tour to your listing is easy. Here’s how:
Your tour tool will give you an HTML iframe like this:
<iframe src="https://yourtourlink.com" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Head to your Property section and select the unit listing.
Click the listing’s “Edit Description” or “Edit Listing” section.
Toggle the content editor into HTML mode and paste your iframe where you want it to appear.
✅ Save your changes and preview your listing live.
Need visuals?
📘 Step-by-Step: Integrating Virtual Tours into AppFolio Listings
If you want more engagement (and more signed leases), follow these tips:
Most prospects won’t scroll far. Keep your tour above the fold for max visibility.
Encourage interaction with bold text like:
🎥 “Click above to explore the unit in 3D!”
Give renters a spatial layout to follow along. Try CloudPano’s Floor Plan Creator.
Use Pictastic.ai to combine your tour with videos, agent info, and documents in one clean interface.
Don’t wait for professional media! You can use AI-generated visuals to start leasing before the unit is ready.
Perfect for:
Here’s what the data shows:
More insights:
📊 AI vs. Traditional Video Editing: Cost, Time, and ROI Breakdown
Want to keep your listings fresh without spending hours each week?
Use PhotoAIVideo.com to generate weekly video tours from your image folders automatically.
Set it up:
📅 The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)
Adding 3D tours to AppFolio is a no-brainer if you're serious about:
🏁 It only takes a few minutes to set up — and the results speak for themselves.
Compact, ready to go anywhere
Interchangeable lens that’s upgradeable
Dual 1-inch sensors for improved clarity and low light performance
Dynamic range and 6K 360° capture
360° photo resolution at 21MP
8K 360° video recording for ultra-detailed visuals.
4K single-lens mode for traditional wide-angle shots.
Invisible selfie stick effect for drone-like perspectives.
2.5-inch touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection.
Waterproof up to 33ft for underwater shooting.
360° photo resolution in 23MP
Slim design at 24 mm thick
Built-in image stabilization for smooth video capture.
Internal 19GB storage for photo and video storage.
Wireless connectivity for remote control and sharing.
60MP 360° still images for high-resolution photography.
5.7K 360° video recording at 30fps.
2.25-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.
USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
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