How to Add and Display Virtual Tours in AppFolio Listings

Cloudpano
July 6, 2025
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🏡 How to Add and Display Virtual Tours in AppFolio Listings

The modern way to market rentals and boost leasing conversions in 2025

🚀 Why Virtual Tours Are a Must-Have in Today’s Rental Market

In the age of digital-first leasing, virtual tours have become a powerful tool for property managers. With just a few clicks, you can give potential renters a complete walk-through of your property — without them ever stepping foot on-site. 👟💻

Adding and displaying a 3D or video virtual tour inside AppFolio can help you:

  • 📈 Increase lead quality
  • 🕒 Save time on physical showings
  • 🌍 Engage out-of-town renters
  • 💰 Reduce vacancy periods

Want to know how virtual tours directly impact leasing?
📊 Boost Leasing with AppFolio Virtual Tour Integration

🔧 What You Need to Get Started

Before embedding your tour into an AppFolio listing, make sure you have the following:

  • A 360° or video tour created (CloudPano, PhotoAIVideo.com, or Pictastic.ai)
  • A link or iframe embed code
  • Admin/editor access to your AppFolio account

Here are the most popular tools used by top property marketers:

👉 Want to turn plain photos into immersive video tours?
🎥 From Static to Cinematic: Transforming Property Photos With AI

📲 Step-by-Step: How to Add a Virtual Tour to AppFolio

Let’s walk through the simple process of uploading and displaying your tour in an AppFolio listing:

🔹 Step 1: Generate or Upload Your Virtual Tour

If you’re using CloudPano, you'll get a shareable iframe code or direct link. With PhotoAIVideo.com, you’ll receive a hosted video link or embed.

Example iframe code:

<iframe src="https://yourtourlink.com/view" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Need help generating your tour?
📥 How to Upload a 3D Virtual Tour to AppFolio Listings

🔹 Step 2: Log in to AppFolio and Access the Listing

  1. Navigate to your Properties tab
  2. Select the unit or building listing
  3. Click Edit Marketing Description

🔹 Step 3: Paste the Embed Code

Click the HTML view in the description editor. Paste your iframe or tour link exactly where you want it to appear in the listing.

💡 Pro tip: Add a header like 👉
🛋️ “🎥 Explore this property in 3D below!”

For full support and troubleshooting:
🧠 AppFolio Virtual Tour Support: What Property Managers Need to Know

🔹 Step 4: Save and Preview

  • ✅ Save your listing
  • 👀 Preview it across devices
  • 📱 Test mobile responsiveness

Need a speedier walkthrough?
📹 AppFolio Virtual Tour Tutorial: Upload 3D Tours in Minutes

📐 Where and How to Display the Virtual Tour

To maximize the tour's visibility:

  • Place the embed at the top of the listing description
  • Use a bold, emoji-enhanced call-to-action
  • Keep the tour width responsive (100%)

Here’s a full integration strategy:
🧩 Easy 3D Tour Integration: Upload Your Virtual Tour to AppFolio

🎯 Bonus: Combine with Floor Plans & Lead Capture

🛠️ Add a floor plan right below the tour
📞 Include a contact form or CTA to schedule a showing
📲 Use Pictastic.ai to bundle your tour, media, and lead capture into one branded link

Learn the strategy:
💼 Building a White-Labeled Video Marketing Service With AI

📊 How Virtual Tours Impact Leasing Performance

Here’s how listings perform with and without embedded tours:

Compare more ROI stats:
📈 AI vs. Traditional Video Editing: Cost, Time, and ROI Breakdown

📆 Automate Weekly Video Tours

Using PhotoAIVideo.com, you can automate new video content based on fresh property photos every week — no editing required 🧠

Try this system:
📅 The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)

📚 Related Blog Articles

✅ Final Thoughts

Virtual tours are now a must-have in any effective leasing strategy. With AppFolio and the right tools, you can:

  • Upgrade your listings
  • Attract high-quality, qualified renters
  • Close leases faster — and more confidently

Start embedding your first tour today and take your property marketing to the next level! 🚀

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