In today’s ultra-competitive rental market, standing out means more than just quality photos and catchy descriptions. Modern renters want more—they want to experience the property before ever stepping inside. 🎥 That’s where virtual tour integration with AppFolio comes in.
If you're a property manager using AppFolio, embedding tours is easier than ever—and the results can be transformative for your leasing performance. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to get started today. 🙌
Virtual tours are no longer a bonus feature—they’re an expectation. 📲 Today’s renters crave immersive content that gives them a feel for the space. With the right tour integration, you can:
According to industry stats, listings with virtual tours receive 87% more views and up to 49% more qualified leads. That’s a serious edge.
🔗 Related reading: Why Virtual Tours Are the Secret to High-Converting AppFolio Listings
One of AppFolio’s strengths is its built-in support for virtual tour links. There’s no code, no dev team required—just paste your tour URL into the right field, and you’re done.
It’s that simple. ✅
🎓 See: Step-by-Step Guide: Add Virtual Tours to AppFolio the Right Way
Not all virtual tours are created equal. Here's a quick breakdown of tour types and when to use them:
📌 Learn more: The Best Way to Add Virtual Tours to AppFolio Property Listings
Want to maximize impact? Combine a 360° virtual tour with an AI-generated listing video. That way, you deliver both immersion and emotional storytelling.
🔥 Try it with PhotoAIVideo.com – just upload your photos and generate a polished video tour in 60 seconds.
📖 More tips: Virtual Tours Made Simple: Add Them to AppFolio in Minutes
In AppFolio, the “Virtual Tour URL” field is located in the Marketing section of each unit listing. When populated, it becomes a clickable link in your public listing. 🖱️
💬 Pro Tip: In your unit description, use a strong CTA like:
👉 “Take a virtual walk-through now!”
👉 “Experience this home before scheduling a showing.”
🔗 See how to write better listings: How Virtual Tours Enhance the AppFolio Renter Experience
Property managers who integrate tours into AppFolio report:
And they’re not wrong—virtual tours often lead to faster leases and fewer headaches.
💡 Read next: Drive More Applications with Virtual Tours in AppFolio
We’ve created a full series of posts to help you master AppFolio virtual tour marketing:
Bookmark them and keep improving your strategy. 📚
Q: Do I need special AppFolio permissions to add virtual tours?
A: No. As long as you can edit listings, you can add a tour link.
Q: Can I add multiple tour links?
A: AppFolio supports one primary tour link. If you want to include both a video and a 3D tour, embed one in the virtual tour field and reference the second in your description.
Q: Can I track performance?
A: Yes! Most tour platforms offer view analytics. You can also monitor listing page views in AppFolio.
Integrating virtual tours into AppFolio isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s now a must for modern leasing teams. In minutes, you can transform static listings into immersive, high-converting experiences that fill units faster and improve lead quality.
🚀 Go to PhotoAIVideo.com
📸 Upload listing photos
🎥 Generate an AI video tour in 60 seconds
🔗 Paste the link into AppFolio
🎉 Go live with a better listing today!
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