Step-by-Step Guide: Embedding Video Tours in AppFolio for Real Estate

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July 16, 2025
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Step-by-Step Guide: Embedding Video Tours in AppFolio for Real Estate 📺👩‍🏠

Real estate agents and property managers know that visuals sell. In today’s market, video tours are a must-have to attract buyers and renters. And if you're using AppFolio to manage your listings, you can easily embed video content right into your property pages.

Let’s walk through exactly how to do it, step-by-step.

📖 Why Add Video Tours to Your AppFolio Listings?

  • 📹 Boost listing engagement by up to 300%
  • 🤝 Build trust with out-of-town renters and buyers
  • 🎥 Showcase the property’s layout and feel
  • 🚀 Speed up decision-making for serious leads

📍 Related: Boost Property Listings with Video Tours on AppFolio

✅ What You Need Before You Start

  • A video tour uploaded to a platform like YouTube, Vimeo, or Wistia
  • Access to your AppFolio marketing dashboard
  • Optional: An HTML embed code (if not using a direct link)

📍 Related: How Real Estate Agents Can Add Video Tours to AppFolio Listings

🔧 Step-by-Step: Embed Your Video in AppFolio

  1. Upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo, or another hosting platform.
  2. Copy the share link or HTML embed code provided by that platform.
  3. Log in to your AppFolio Property Manager account.
  4. Go to the Properties section and click on the listing you want to edit.
  5. Click Edit Listing and scroll to the Property Description or Media Section.
  6. Paste the link directly in the description or use the HTML editor to embed the video.
  7. Save your changes and preview your live listing to confirm everything looks perfect!

📍 Related: Step-by-Step Guide: Embedding CloudPano Tours in AppFolio

💡 Tips to Maximize Impact

  • Use a custom thumbnail that draws attention
  • Add captions for silent viewers
  • Keep the video under 2 minutes
  • End with a strong call-to-action (CTA)

📍 Related: AppFolio for Agents: Using Video Tours to Close Deals Faster

🌟 Best Practices from Successful Listings

Top-performing agents use these pro strategies:

  • 🎨 Branded intros to reinforce agent identity
  • 🎥 Smooth, cinematic transitions
  • 📺 Walkthroughs + aerial drone flyovers
  • 🔗 Pairing video with 360° virtual tours

📍 Related: Create Stunning 3D Tours with Movie Camera Support in AppFolio

📈 Before & After Video Embeds

📍 Related: Bring Listings to Life: Add Movie Camera Virtual Tours to AppFolio

🚀 Final Thoughts: Turn Listings into Showstoppers

If you're using AppFolio, there's no reason not to embed a compelling video tour into every listing. It's a simple upgrade that:

  • 📍 Increases engagement
  • 🌟 Makes your listings unforgettable
  • 🚪 Helps tenants or buyers imagine themselves in the space

Start adding video tours today and watch your listings come to life — and your pipeline fill up!

👍 Bonus: Use tools like CloudPano and CapCut for creating branded, pro-level videos.

📍 Related: CloudPano and AppFolio Integration: Elevate Your Property Listings

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