In today’s competitive rental market, having a virtual tour linked to your AppFolio listing isn’t optional—it’s essential. 🏘️ Whether you manage multifamily properties, single-family homes, or commercial units, a virtual tour gives your potential renters the power to explore anytime, anywhere. 💻📱
This step-by-step tutorial will show you exactly how to add a virtual tour link to your AppFolio listing, boost engagement, and speed up your leasing process. 🔥
Virtual tours are no longer a “nice to have”—they're expected. Here’s why:
Want the full stats? Check out Boost Engagement: Add Virtual Tour Links to AppFolio Properties
Before diving into the AppFolio dashboard, make sure you have:
✅ A published 360° or 3D virtual tour (via Matterport, CloudPano, Kuula, or another platform)
✅ The public (shareable) link to that tour
✅ AppFolio login credentials
✅ Access to the listing's edit page
📌 New to virtual tour platforms? Read: Virtual Tour Integration for AppFolio: Tools, Platforms, and Best Practices
Go to appfolio.com and log into your property manager dashboard.
Once inside, navigate to the listing you want to edit.
From your dashboard:
AppFolio doesn’t allow iframe embeds, but it supports clickable links. Here are three great spots to include your virtual tour:
📝 Property Description Box
🛎️ Showing Instructions / Remarks
💬 Follow-Up Email Templates
💡 Pro Tip: Make it easy to spot with a compelling call-to-action.
🧠 Example:
“👀 Take a 360° Virtual Tour Now: [Insert Link]”
Need a deeper walkthrough? Here’s How to Add External Virtual Tour Links to AppFolio
After publishing:
Want help making your link irresistible? Learn from this Step-by-Step: Add a Virtual Tour Link to AppFolio
Don’t just drop in a link—optimize it for clicks! ✅
💬 Add persuasive copy before the link
🔗 Use Bitly to track tour views
🎯 Insert a button or banner image (if possible)
📲 Add the same link to your follow-up communications
🔎 Read: AppFolio Integration Tips: Use Virtual Tours to Attract More Renters
Here are the top three platforms used by property managers:
📘 Dive deeper: Easily Link 360° Virtual Tours in AppFolio Listings
Most property managers miss this step: automate the virtual tour in your email replies.
Here’s a quick script for your auto-responders:
"Hi [First Name],
Thanks for your interest in [Property Name]! 🏡
You can take a full 360° tour right now using the link below:
👉 [Tour Link]
Let me know if you'd like to schedule a showing!"
This one tip can triple the amount of qualified showings. 📈
Explore more automation ideas in AppFolio Virtual Tour Setup Made Easy: A Complete How-To
Here’s what users have reported after integrating tour links:
If you want a full data-backed guide, read Ultimate AppFolio 3D Tour Upload Guide for Leasing Success
Q: Can I embed a 3D tour inside AppFolio?
A: Not directly. You can only add clickable URLs, which open in a new tab or window.
Q: Where should the link go for best results?
A: The property description and lead response emails are top performers.
Q: How do I know if people are clicking the tour link?
A: Use a service like Bitly to create a shortened link with analytics.
Want to track performance better? Check out AppFolio Virtual Tour Link Setup: Everything You Need to Know
If you want to lease faster, reduce wasted showings, and give prospects a modern experience—add your 360° or 3D tour link today. It takes just minutes but delivers long-term ROI.
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