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In the competitive world of rental property marketing, standing out means everything. 💡 One of the most powerful tools you can use today? 360° virtual tours embedded directly into your AppFolio listings. These immersive experiences give prospective renters a walk-through without ever stepping foot on the property. 👀
In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to embed 360° virtual tours in AppFolio, boost engagement, and fill vacancies faster — even if you’re not tech-savvy.
Before diving into the how, let’s talk about the why.
✅ More qualified leads: Renters can self-tour digitally and decide faster.
✅ Fewer no-show appointments: They’ve already “seen” the space.
✅ Shorter leasing cycles: Virtual tours reduce days-on-market.
✅ More owner satisfaction: Modern listings show clients you’re ahead of the curve.
✨ Related: The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Tour Setup in AppFolio
To embed 360° virtual tours in AppFolio, you’ll need:
Not sure which platform to choose?
👉 Read: CloudPano vs Kuula vs Matterport: What Works Best with AppFolio
If you’re using CloudPano, Kuula, or Matterport, upload your tour and copy the public share link. This is what you’ll embed in your AppFolio listing.
Head to your dashboard and find the property listing you want to edit.
In the listing editor:
🎥 Pro Tip: Double-check that your virtual tour is publicly viewable before saving!
For a full visual walkthrough, check out:
📘 Step-by-Step: How to Embed a 3D Tour in Your AppFolio Property Listing
🔹 Use high-resolution images in your tour
🔹 Add labels or navigation points for rooms and amenities
🔹 Use branded overlays (logos, contact info)
🔹 Test on both desktop and mobile views
Want more? Dive into this advanced post:
🔗 Virtual Tour Integration for AppFolio: Tools, Platforms, and Best Practices
Don’t stop at virtual tours — enhance your listings further with AI-generated videos. These videos can showcase highlights, include captions, and drive more clicks from listing platforms.
🚀 See how in:
How to Use AI Video to Sell Rental Units Faster
Or build an end-to-end plan with:
🧩 The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)
If your virtual tour isn’t displaying correctly, check:
Get help with more fixes here:
🛠️ Virtual Tour Doesn’t Load in AppFolio? Fixes & Solutions
Leasing teams that use 360° tours inside AppFolio listings report:
Learn how others are succeeding in:
📖 AppFolio Virtual Tour Support: What Property Managers Need to Know
Don’t let your 360° tour live only in one place.
✅ Add the link to your email follow-ups
✅ Share it in Facebook ads or Instagram Stories
✅ Use it in leasing office kiosks
✅ Text it to prospective leads
Learn to amplify your tours:
📣 How to Promote Your Virtual Tour Beyond AppFolio
By embedding a 360° virtual tour in your AppFolio listing, you're not just improving the listing — you're revolutionizing the leasing experience. Prospective tenants will appreciate the clarity, convenience, and modern approach. And you? You’ll enjoy faster fills and fewer back-and-forths. 🎉
Ready to take your listing strategy up a notch?
👉 Start here: AppFolio Virtual Tour Tutorial: Upload 3D Tours in Minutes
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