How to Embed a 3D Virtual Tour in Your AppFolio Rental Listing

Cloudpano
July 16, 2025
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🏘️ How to Embed a 3D Virtual Tour in Your AppFolio Rental Listing

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! 🚀

🎥 Why Use 3D Virtual Tours in AppFolio?

Before we jump into the steps, here’s why adding a 3D tour is essential in 2025:

  • 🛋️ Higher Engagement: Prospects spend more time on listings with 3D tours.
  • 🚪 Virtual Walkthroughs Save Time: Reduce no-shows and wasted showings.
  • 📱 Mobile-Friendly Experience: Perfect for renters browsing on phones.
  • 🏆 Stand Out in a Crowded Market: Differentiate your property from others on AppFolio.

Want to see the full potential? Check out Boost Leasing Results: Add 360 Virtual Tours to AppFolio Listings for real-world success stories.

🔧 Step-by-Step: How to Embed a 3D Tour in AppFolio

Here’s how to do it:

1. 🖼️ Create a Virtual Tour Using CloudPano or Your Preferred Platform

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

2. 🔗 Copy Your Tour Link or Embed Code

Most platforms will give you two options:

  • Direct URL – e.g., https://yourtour.cloudpano.com/tour-id
  • iFrame Embed – perfect for embedding into websites or email.

⚠️ AppFolio allows hyperlinks but doesn’t support iframe embeds directly. You’ll be pasting a hyperlink into the listing description.

3. ✏️ Log Into AppFolio and Edit the Listing

  • Navigate to Leasing > Properties
  • Select the unit you want to edit
  • Click Edit 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.

🧠 Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Tour’s Impact

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

📊 Real Benefits of 3D Tours in AppFolio

Still wondering if it’s worth the effort? Consider these statistics:

  • Properties with virtual tours get 87% more views than those without.
  • 360 tours reduce vacancy time by up to 30%.
  • Renters say they feel more confident applying sight-unseen when a tour is available.

📚 Explore: Why Property Managers Use CloudPano with AppFolio for Virtual Showings

🔄 Use 3D Tours Across Multiple Channels

Don’t just stop at AppFolio! You can repurpose your virtual tour for:

  • Facebook Ads 🎯
  • YouTube Walkthroughs 📹
  • Email Campaigns 📧
  • Your Property Website 🌐

Read: Create Better AppFolio Listings with Engaging Real Estate Video Tours

🤝 CloudPano + AppFolio: A Perfect Match

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

🛠️ Quick Recap

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

🚀 Take the Next Step

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! 🏠✨

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