Marketing new construction rentals can feel like an uphill battle. With no tenant reviews, no lived-in charm, and often no furniture, it’s tough to compete in a crowded rental market. But there’s one tool that levels the playing field—and even tips the odds in your favor: 3D virtual tours integrated with AppFolio. 🚀
In this guide, you’ll learn how 3D virtual tours help new home rentals stand out, how to embed them in your AppFolio listings, and how they boost lead quality, leasing speed, and ROI for builders and property managers alike.
When you’re renting out new builds, you face these common issues:
But there’s a simple, scalable solution to all of the above…
🔍 Related: Using 3D Virtual Tours to Showcase New Construction Rentals on AppFolio
Virtual tours give renters the ability to:
📈 Listings with 3D tours receive up to 49% more engagement and have a much higher conversion rate compared to photo-only listings.
Even better? When combined with AppFolio’s digital leasing tools, you can take prospects from first click to signed lease—all without a single in-person showing.
💡 Explore: The Anatomy of a High-Converting Real Estate Video (with AI)
Integrating 3D tours into AppFolio is simple. You don’t need custom code or complicated tools.
Here’s how to do it:
📘 Get the full guide: Seamless Virtual Tour Integration with AppFolio
If you don’t have a 3D camera, use PhotoAIVideo.com to turn your property photos into animated walkthroughs in just minutes.
Perfect for:
You can even generate vertical reels and landscape versions depending on where you’ll post your videos.
📹 Learn more: How to Generate Real Estate Videos From Just Photos in Under 5 Minutes
When you implement 3D tours on AppFolio listings, you’ll notice immediate improvements in:
Your team spends less time on repeat showings and more time on signed leases. Plus, renters show up to in-person tours already emotionally sold on the space.
📈 See the numbers: AI vs. Traditional Video Editing: Cost, Time, and ROI Breakdown
Renters consistently say:
When they see a polished 3D tour, it sets your listing apart and builds trust, especially if they’re relocating from out of town.
✨ Also Read: Why AI Video is the New Standard for Listing Presentations
Marketing multiple new homes or units at once? Use 3D tours and AppFolio as a repeatable leasing system.
🔄 Boost your workflow: The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)
To get the most out of your new home listings, combine:
✅ 3D Virtual Tour
✅ AI-generated Walkthrough Video
✅ 2D/3D Floor Plan
✅ Aerial View or Drone Clip
✅ AppFolio Leasing Funnel
With this stack, you're no longer listing a property. You're telling a story of lifestyle and value—and AppFolio helps automate the rest.
💡 Bonus: Real Estate Tech for Builders: AppFolio and Virtual Tour Integration
In a world of swipe-happy renters and sight-unseen leases, 3D virtual tours are the secret weapon for turning new homes into leased homes—faster.
Combined with AppFolio’s all-in-one platform, you can:
It’s time to give your new home rentals the edge they need. 💼🏠
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