How to Connect Your Matterport Tours to AppFolio Listings Seamlessly

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July 20, 2025
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🏡 How to Connect Your Matterport Tours to AppFolio Listings Seamlessly ✨

Want to make your listings stand out on AppFolio? 🔥 Adding Matterport 3D virtual tours is one of the easiest ways to offer immersive experiences and close leases faster.

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn exactly how to connect your Matterport virtual tours to your AppFolio listings — effortlessly and without coding. 🙌

🚀 Why Connect Matterport to AppFolio?

Imagine giving prospective tenants a 24/7 open house — that’s what Matterport enables! Here's why this combo is 🔥:

  • 🧭 360° Walkthroughs = Better engagement
  • ⏱️ Faster leasing = Reduced vacancy
  • 💻 Modern listings = Competitive edge
  • 🎯 Remote access = More qualified applicants

Combining AppFolio’s listing system with Matterport's 3D tours can supercharge your marketing efforts.

🛠️ What You’ll Need

Before we dive in, here’s your checklist:

✅ A completed Matterport 3D tour (published and hosted)
✅ Your AppFolio login (admin access)
✅ The listing you want to enhance
✅ The share link from your Matterport tour

🔗 Step-by-Step: Connecting Your Tour

1. Grab Your Matterport Tour Link 📎

  • Go to your Matterport dashboard
  • Select the desired tour
  • Click “Share” and copy the public URL
  • You can also set the tour to autoplay, start in highlight reel mode, or start at a specific spot.

➡️ Pro Tip: Use tour settings to turn off branding if required by MLS.

2. Log In to AppFolio 🧑‍💻

Head to your AppFolio admin panel and locate the property listing you want to edit.

3. Edit the Listing 📄

  • Select the property → go to “Marketing” or “Online Listings”
  • Scroll to Virtual Tour Link
  • Paste your Matterport link in the field
  • Save changes ✅

That’s it! Your listing now shows a clickable tour icon on AppFolio — ready for prospects to explore!

💡 Add More Media: Floor Plans & Reels

Want to go beyond 3D tours?

You can also embed:

All of these help elevate your property marketing efforts 💥

🔄 Automate the Process (Optional) 🧩

If you handle a lot of listings, it’s worth automating your Matterport + AppFolio workflow.

✅ Use Zapier + Google Sheets to bulk upload tour links
✅ Explore CloudPano Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio
✅ Learn about automating virtual tour uploads with Zapier

📊 Why This Works

Listings with virtual tours get:

  • 🔼 49% more engagement
  • 💬 More inquiries
  • 📉 Shorter time on market

These stats are backed by real-world usage. See how others boost leasing with Matterport 3D tours embedded in AppFolio.

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📌 Final Thoughts: Create a Better Experience for Renters

Connecting Matterport to AppFolio gives you a professional edge in a competitive market. Whether you're managing 5 or 500 units, these virtual tours help lease faster, impress owners, and delight prospects.

Want help creating a branded video from your listing photos in 60 seconds? Try PhotoAIVideo.com — no editing required 🎬

🔗 Stay Updated

Bookmark our AppFolio Integration Blog Series to keep learning!

And don’t forget: Your first AI video tour is free with PhotoAIVideo 🚀

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