Quick Guide: Setting Up 360° Virtual Tours in AppFolio

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July 6, 2025
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🌐 Quick Guide: Setting Up 360° Virtual Tours in AppFolio

The fast and easy way to attract more renters and lease faster in 2025

📸 Why 360° Virtual Tours Matter for Property Listings

Renters today expect more than photos — they want a full 360° experience they can explore on their phone or laptop 🖥️📱. Embedding a virtual tour inside your AppFolio listing helps you:

  • Stand out in search results 🔍
  • Attract remote and out-of-town renters ✈️
  • Reduce in-person tours and no-shows 📉
  • Fill vacancies faster 🕒

Want proof?
📊 Boost Leasing with AppFolio Virtual Tour Integration

✅ What You’ll Need

Before you get started, make sure you have:

  • A 360° virtual tour created with a tool like CloudPano or PhotoAIVideo.com
  • A shareable iframe embed code or tour link
  • Access to your AppFolio property editor

🧰 Recommended tools:

Need help building a tour from just photos?
🎥 From Static to Cinematic: Transforming Property Photos With AI

🛠️ Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your 360° Tour in AppFolio

Let’s walk through the easy setup process so your listings start converting immediately 🚀

🔹 Step 1: Create Your 360° Tour

Use CloudPano or PhotoAIVideo.com to create your 360° experience. Once published, grab your iframe code like this:

<iframe src="https://yourtourlink.com/view" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

🔹 Step 2: Log In to AppFolio

  1. Go to the Properties tab
  2. Click on the listing you want to edit
  3. Hit Edit Marketing Description

If you’re brand new to AppFolio:
📘 AppFolio 3D Tour Support: A Beginner’s Upload Guide

🔹 Step 3: Paste in the Embed Code

Switch to the HTML view of the editor and paste your iframe code in the section where you want the tour to appear.

💡 Tip: Add a caption like →
🛋️ “👀 Step inside this unit virtually — scroll below!”

Need help with placement?
📥 How to Upload a 3D Virtual Tour to AppFolio Listings

🔹 Step 4: Save and Test

  • ✅ Save your listing
  • ✅ Preview on both desktop and mobile
  • ✅ Confirm the tour loads quickly and displays well

For quick help:
📹 AppFolio Virtual Tour Tutorial: Upload 3D Tours in Minutes

📱 Mobile Optimization Tips

Over 60% of renters browse listings on mobile. To optimize your 360° tour:

  • Use full-width iframes (100%)
  • Place the tour above the fold
  • Keep call-to-actions simple and bold

More on embedding strategies:
🧩 Easy 3D Tour Integration: Upload Your Virtual Tour to AppFolio

🔧 Pro Tips for Better Tour Results

Getting the tour in is half the battle — now let’s make sure it performs well 🧠

📐 Add a Floor Plan

Tours give a feel for the space — floor plans give the layout. Add both for clarity.

Try this tool:
📐 CloudPano Floor Plan Creator

🎯 Use Pictastic to Bundle Tour + Agent Info

Use Pictastic.ai to create a branded project site with:

  • 360° tour
  • Floor plan
  • Contact form
  • Downloadable media
  • Agent profile + chat

This is a great way to impress property owners or close deals with remote renters.

More about this strategy:
💼 Building a White-Labeled Video Marketing Service With AI

📊 Leasing Impact: With vs. Without Virtual Tours

More ROI insights:
📊 AI vs. Traditional Video Editing: Cost, Time, and ROI Breakdown

🔁 Automate New Video Tours Every Week

Don’t stop at one listing. Use PhotoAIVideo.com to create new tours from photos every single week 🗓️

Plan your strategy:
📅 The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)

📚 Related Guides to Explore

✅ Final Thoughts

360° virtual tours are no longer optional — they’re essential. AppFolio makes it easy to embed your tour and upgrade your listing in minutes ⏱️

If you want:

  • Higher-quality leads
  • Shorter vacancy periods
  • Better mobile engagement
  • Happier owners and renters

Then it’s time to embed your first 360° tour today 🏡🎥

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