Ready to take your property listings to the next level? 🚀 Whether you're a leasing agent, property manager, or real estate photographer, virtual tours are the secret weapon for attracting more qualified leads and filling units faster. 🎯
In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn exactly how to upload your first 360° virtual tour to AppFolio — from prep work to final publish. We'll also cover best practices, automation tips, and bonus strategies to make your tour stand out.
Let’s dive in! 💻✨
Before we jump into the how, let’s talk about the why.
Adding a virtual tour to your AppFolio listing:
Make sure you’ve got these ready to go:
✅ A public 360° virtual tour link (e.g. CloudPano, Matterport)
✅ Admin access to AppFolio
✅ An active property listing
✅ Bonus: Floor plan, brochure, or branded media page for extra engagement
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty! 🧠
Head over to your Properties dashboard and click into the listing you want to update.
Scroll to the Marketing Section of the listing editor. Look for a field labeled:
🔗 Virtual Tour URL
Grab your tour URL and paste it into the field.
Example:
https://www.cloudpano.com/tours/example-property
⚠️ Make sure the link is public (no login required).
Click Save, then preview the listing to confirm the “Virtual Tour” button appears and links correctly. ✅
For more visuals, follow:
👉 Virtual Tour Setup in AppFolio: A Complete Tutorial
AppFolio works with all major virtual tour providers that generate a shareable link, including:
Want to combine floor plans and walkthroughs too?
👉 Read: How to Embed Floor Plans, Videos, and 3D Tours in AppFolio
If you’re managing more than a few properties, consider automating your uploads.
Use a Zapier workflow to automatically update AppFolio whenever a tour link is added to a Google Sheet.
Tutorial:
👉 Automating Virtual Tour Uploads with Zapier + AppFolio
CloudPano Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio eliminates manual entry by automatically syncing your tours with the right listings.
Great for:
Want to really wow your prospects? Use these tips:
✅ Start the tour in the most impressive room
✅ Add clickable floor plans or brochures
✅ Use branded call-to-action buttons
✅ Include captions or a voiceover to guide the experience
Need help?
👉 Read: How to Add Voiceovers and Captions Automatically
Rather than pasting a single tour link, why not create a branded media page that includes:
Then link this single page inside AppFolio for a professional, all-in-one experience.
Here’s what property managers are seeing after adding tours:
Uploading your first virtual tour in AppFolio isn’t just easy—it’s a game changer. 🔥 With the right tools, a few minutes of setup can lead to faster leasing, higher engagement, and better lead quality.
📣 Ready to launch your first tour?
Start with CloudPano’s Free Tour Builder or upgrade to the CloudPano Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio for full automation.
Let your listings speak for themselves—24/7. 🎬
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