Enhance Your AppFolio Listings with Matterport 3D Walkthroughs

Cloudpano
July 19, 2025
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🚀 Enhance Your AppFolio Listings with Matterport 3D Walkthroughs 🏘️

In today’s fast-moving rental market, standing out isn’t optional—it’s essential. 🧠 Property managers and leasing teams using AppFolio can now supercharge their listings by adding Matterport 3D walkthroughs, giving potential tenants an immersive, next-level experience that drives faster leasing and stronger engagement. 💥

This guide walks you through why Matterport + AppFolio is the dream team, and exactly how to integrate 3D tours into your property listings. 🎯

🌟 Why Use Matterport 3D Tours in AppFolio?

📊 Here’s what happens when you add a Matterport 3D walkthrough to your rental listing:

  • 🏃‍♂️ Lease Faster – Reduce days on market with fewer physical showings
  • 🌎 Attract Remote Renters – Out-of-state applicants love virtual walkarounds
  • 💼 Look More Professional – Position yourself as a modern, tech-savvy brand
  • 🧲 Generate More Leads – Listings with virtual tours receive higher engagement

👉 Read more: Boost Leasing with Matterport 3D Tours Embedded in AppFolio

🛠️ How to Add a Matterport Tour to an AppFolio Listing (Step-by-Step)

✅ Step 1: Grab Your Matterport Share Link

Go to your Matterport tour dashboard, click “Share”, and copy the link.

Example: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=yourtourid

✅ Step 2: Log In to AppFolio

Navigate to the property listing page where you want to include the tour.

✅ Step 3: Paste the Link

Find the Virtual Tour field or paste the URL into the Marketing Description section.

✅ Want a full visual breakdown? Check out:
📸 Your Easy AppFolio Virtual Tour Upload Guide (With Screenshots)

✅ Step 4: Save and Preview

Click “Preview Listing” and test the link. Done!

🔁 Automate It! No More Manual Copy-Paste 🧠

If you’re uploading dozens of listings weekly, automation is your best friend. Tools like CloudPano Auto-Embed and Zapier can streamline this process.

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🔍 Pro Tips to Maximize Your 3D Tour’s Impact

📌 1. Write a Strong CTA

Example:

"Take a 3D walk-through now and see your future home—no appointment needed."

📌 2. Pair It with Other Media

Mix in:

📌 3. Promote Across Channels

Include your tour in:

  • Email campaigns
  • SMS follow-ups
  • Leasing agent scripts

Want to go further? Read:
📬 AppFolio Virtual Tour Tutorial: How to Add Interactive Tours to Listings

🎥 Why Matterport Over Standard Photos?

While static photos tell part of the story, 3D tours offer a complete spatial experience. Tenants can:

  • Navigate from room to room
  • Zoom in on features
  • Understand layout without stepping inside

✨ Combined with AppFolio’s mobile-friendly layout, this is a renter's dream experience.

🧩 Integrating Multiple Tours

Managing several properties? Here’s how to simplify tour uploads:

🛠 FAQs

Can I embed the tour directly into the listing page?
Yes! Use the Virtual Tour field or paste it into your listing description.

Will it display as a clickable link?
Absolutely. Just make sure the link begins with https://.

Can I use CloudPano instead of Matterport?
Yes, and it integrates easily with AppFolio too. Check:
⚙️ How to Quickly Upload CloudPano Tours to AppFolio Listings

🏆 Final Thoughts

Adding Matterport 3D tours to your AppFolio listings is one of the smartest moves you can make as a property manager in 2025. It’s fast, easy, and proven to improve lead quality and conversion rates.

✨ With just a few clicks, your listings can go from good to great.

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