How to Post 360° Virtual Tours in AppFolio for Better Leasing Results

Cloudpano
July 19, 2025
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📸 How to Post 360° Virtual Tours in AppFolio for Better Leasing Results

Are your property listings getting views but no applications? 🧐 It might be time to level up your presentation. With 360° virtual tours, you can create immersive, self-guided showings that help renters visualize themselves in the space — without ever stepping foot on-site. 💡

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to post 360° virtual tours in AppFolio, optimize your listings for engagement, and ultimately lease faster with better-qualified tenants. 🔑

🔍 Why 360° Tours Matter for Leasing

Virtual tours aren’t just cool — they’re conversion machines. Here’s why:

  • 🕒 Renters spend 3x more time on listings with tours
  • 📉 Virtual showings reduce no-shows and unnecessary walk-throughs
  • 📈 Properties with 360° tours lease 20–40% faster
  • 🔐 They filter out tire-kickers and attract serious renters only

🧰 What You Need Before Uploading to AppFolio

To successfully post a 360° tour to your AppFolio listing, gather:

  • ✅ A tour hosted on a compatible platform like CloudPano or Matterport
  • ✅ A public link (make sure it’s HTTPS and not password-protected)
  • ✅ Admin access to your AppFolio listings panel
  • ✅ Optional: branded media page with floor plans, video, and call-to-action links

Need help setting up your first tour? Start with 👉 Uploading Virtual Tours to AppFolio Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide

🛠️ How to Add Your 360° Virtual Tour to AppFolio [Step-by-Step]

1️⃣ Login to AppFolio

Go to your AppFolio dashboard and open the property listing you'd like to edit.

2️⃣ Locate the “Virtual Tour Link” Field

Navigate to the Marketing or Listing Info section. You’ll see a field labeled Virtual Tour or Tour URL.

3️⃣ Paste Your 360° Tour Link

Paste your public-facing CloudPano, Matterport, or Kuula link.

👉 Example:

https://www.cloudpano.com/tours/sample-360-unit

Want to go further? Try building an entire branded experience with multiple media types. 👉 How to Embed Floor Plans, Videos, and 3D Tours in AppFolio

4️⃣ Save and Preview

Click Save and view your public listing. The “Virtual Tour” link or button will now be available for prospective renters to explore.

Need a visual guide? Go to 👉 Virtual Tour Setup in AppFolio: A Complete Tutorial

✅ Best Platforms for 360° Tours Compatible With AppFolio

AppFolio supports any platform that offers a shareable, public-facing link. Here are top choices:

  • CloudPano – Fast, affordable, and branded
  • Matterport – High-quality 3D with dollhouse view
  • Kuula – Lightweight and customizable
  • EyeSpy360 – Interactive tours with floor plans
  • Vimeo/YouTube – For traditional video walk-throughs

🤖 Automate the Upload Process (Save Time at Scale)

Managing 10+ units? 🧠 Don’t manually upload links one at a time. Use automation tools like:

🔁 Zapier + Google Sheets

Set up a workflow where pasting a tour link into a spreadsheet triggers automatic upload to AppFolio.

Learn how 👉 Automating Virtual Tour Uploads with Zapier + AppFolio

🚀 CloudPano Auto-Embed Tool

Let CloudPano automatically embed tours into the correct AppFolio listing fields — hands-free.

Try it now 👉 CloudPano Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio

💡 Tips for 360° Tours That Convert

To turn views into leases:

  • 🎯 Start your tour in the most impressive room
  • 🧭 Include navigation points or hotspots
  • 🖼️ Add a branded intro screen with your logo
  • 📞 Include a direct “Apply Now” button
  • 🔄 Keep links updated — avoid broken or outdated tours

Need ideas for packaging tours into service offers? Check 👉 Building a White-Labeled Video Marketing Service

📊 Real Results from Virtual Tours

Want more proof? Read 👉 How to Use AI Video to Sell Rental Units Faster

🙋‍♀️ FAQs: Posting Virtual Tours in AppFolio

Q: Can I post more than one tour link?
Not directly. But you can link to a single media landing page that includes multiple formats.

Q: My link isn’t displaying. What do I do?
Check that it starts with https:// and doesn’t require a login.

Q: Can I preview the tour before going live?
Yes — just use the “View Listing” button in AppFolio’s dashboard after saving.

🏁 Final Takeaway

360° virtual tours are one of the fastest ways to boost leasing results inside AppFolio. In just a few clicks, you can increase engagement, reduce wasted showings, and close deals faster — all by posting a single link. 🔗

🎯 Ready to stand out?
Create your first tour now at CloudPano.com

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