If you're a property manager or real estate professional using AppFolio, it's time to take your listings to the next level 📈. With 3D virtual tours, you can showcase your rental units in an immersive way that photos alone just can't match. In this post, we’ll walk you through exactly how to embed a 3D virtual tour into your AppFolio rental listing—and explain why it’s a game-changer for leasing faster and converting more leads. Let’s dive in! 🚀
Before we jump into the steps, here’s why adding a 3D tour is essential in 2025:
Want to see the full potential? Check out Boost Leasing Results: Add 360 Virtual Tours to AppFolio Listings for real-world success stories.
Here’s how to do it:
CloudPano.com is one of the easiest tools to create 360° virtual tours. Upload your photos or use a 360 camera, then export a shareable URL or iframe embed code.
Read: CloudPano + AppFolio: The Ultimate Virtual Tour Integration Guide
Most platforms will give you two options:
https://yourtour.cloudpano.com/tour-id⚠️ AppFolio allows hyperlinks but doesn’t support iframe embeds directly. You’ll be pasting a hyperlink into the listing description.
Paste in your 3D tour link with a short call-to-action like:
🔗 “Take a 3D tour now: https://yourtourlink.com”
You can also say:
“Click here to experience a full 360° virtual tour of this unit!”
For more guidance, check out Step-by-Step Guide: Embedding Virtual Tour Links in AppFolio.
✅ Place the link near the top of your description so mobile users see it quickly.
✅ Use emojis or bullet points to highlight the link and make it pop visually.
✅ Include the tour in your lead replies, auto-responders, and follow-ups.
See: Boost Property Listings with Video Tours on AppFolio
Still wondering if it’s worth the effort? Consider these statistics:
📚 Explore: Why Property Managers Use CloudPano with AppFolio for Virtual Showings
Don’t just stop at AppFolio! You can repurpose your virtual tour for:
Read: Create Better AppFolio Listings with Engaging Real Estate Video Tours
By combining CloudPano’s easy tour creation with AppFolio’s listing power, you’ll close deals faster and lease units with less effort.
Need help getting started? Try How to Connect CloudPano Virtual Tours to AppFolio Listings
Here's your checklist to embed a 3D tour into AppFolio:
✅ Create a virtual tour with CloudPano
✅ Copy your tour URL
✅ Edit your AppFolio listing
✅ Paste the link with a strong CTA
✅ Highlight it with emojis or formatting
✅ Promote it in follow-ups and marketing
Ready to level up your property listings?
👉 Start your first 3D tour with CloudPano now
And don’t forget to check out these helpful posts:
Let your listings do the selling—with 3D virtual tours and AppFolio! 🏠✨
Compact, ready to go anywhere
Interchangeable lens that’s upgradeable
Dual 1-inch sensors for improved clarity and low light performance
Dynamic range and 6K 360° capture
360° photo resolution at 21MP
8K 360° video recording for ultra-detailed visuals.
4K single-lens mode for traditional wide-angle shots.
Invisible selfie stick effect for drone-like perspectives.
2.5-inch touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection.
Waterproof up to 33ft for underwater shooting.
360° photo resolution in 23MP
Slim design at 24 mm thick
Built-in image stabilization for smooth video capture.
Internal 19GB storage for photo and video storage.
Wireless connectivity for remote control and sharing.
60MP 360° still images for high-resolution photography.
5.7K 360° video recording at 30fps.
2.25-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.
USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
.png)
.png)
Try it free. No credit card required. Instant set-up.
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}