As a property manager using AppFolio, you know how important it is to market listings efficiently. 📈 But are you using one of the most powerful leasing tools available—virtual tours?
Virtual tours turn your listings from static photo galleries into immersive digital experiences. With just a few clicks, prospective renters can explore a space 24/7 from any device. And with AppFolio, adding these tours is surprisingly simple.
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you exactly how to add virtual tours to AppFolio the right way, including tips, tools, and strategy links to boost engagement and lease properties faster.
📷 Virtual tours offer far more than pretty pictures.
They help:
Whether you’re managing single-family rentals or multifamily units, virtual tours give your listings a serious edge.
🔗 Virtual Tours in AppFolio: Increase Views, Engagement, and Leases
There are several ways to make a virtual tour:
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Choose a format that fits your team’s workflow. You’ll receive a shareable URL after the tour is created.
Head over to your AppFolio dashboard, go to Properties → Units, and choose the listing you want to enhance.
Scroll down to the “Marketing” section of your listing. You’ll see a field labeled Virtual Tour Link or something similar.
Paste the full URL to your virtual tour into the field. Double-check that the link works, then Save.
💡 Bonus: Add a note in the property description like:
"🌐 Virtual Tour Available! Click the tour link to explore this unit from home!"
Visit your live listing and confirm the link appears and works. Now it’s time to share:
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To make the most of your AppFolio virtual tours:
🔗 Why Virtual Tours Are the Secret to High-Converting AppFolio Listings
Renters want confidence before commitment. Virtual tours give them that by allowing them to:
This improves trust and decreases hesitation, especially for renters moving from out of town.
🔗 How Virtual Tours Enhance the AppFolio Renter Experience
Once your tour is in AppFolio, reuse it in:
🔗 Boost Leasing Results: Why Virtual Tours Matter in AppFolio
To make the tour creation process smooth, here are our favorite tools:
🔗 Top Benefits of Adding Virtual Tours to AppFolio
Users who added virtual tours to their AppFolio listings report:
It’s one of the fastest marketing upgrades with a real ROI.
🔗 Drive More Applications with Virtual Tours in AppFolio
Every listing should include a virtual tour. It’s not just a cool feature—it’s the new standard in property marketing.
✔️ Easier leasing
✔️ More renter engagement
✔️ Better owner satisfaction
✔️ Less wasted time
🔗 Why Smart Property Managers Add Virtual Tours to AppFolio
🎬 Make your first virtual tour free with PhotoAIVideo
📺 Watch the feature walkthrough video
Your properties deserve more than photos. Give renters the full experience—with AppFolio and virtual tours. 💼🏡
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Interchangeable lens that’s upgradeable
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Internal 19GB storage for photo and video storage.
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USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
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