In today’s fast-paced rental and real estate markets, virtual tours have become an essential marketing tool. 📊 Whether you're managing dozens of units or showcasing a new construction, embedding a virtual tour link inside AppFolio can help you increase visibility, book more showings, and close deals faster. 🎯
In this post, we’ll break down exactly how to add a virtual tour link to your AppFolio listings, step by step. Plus, we’ll link you to other essential guides like AppFolio + 3D Tours: Market House Builds in Rental Listings More Effectively and How Builders and Property Managers Benefit from AppFolio Virtual Showings.
Before we jump into the how-to, let’s talk about why virtual tours are a must:
Learn more about why Real Estate Agents Should Use Video Tours in AppFolio Listings to attract today’s tech-savvy renters.
Let’s get into the action. Here’s how to add a tour link to your AppFolio listings.
If you haven’t created your virtual tour yet, tools like CloudPano.com allow you to upload 360° photos and generate a shareable tour link in minutes.
Want a detailed tutorial? Read: How to Connect CloudPano Virtual Tours to AppFolio Listings.
Navigate to your AppFolio admin panel and open the listing you'd like to update.
In the listing editor, scroll down or locate the Marketing or Description field where you can add custom text.
Paste the full link to your virtual tour directly in the description. Example:
"Click to view a 360° Virtual Tour: https://yourtourlink.com/123mainst"
💡 Pro Tip: Use simple anchor text like:
Want to add cinematic effects? See: Cinematic Virtual Tours for Real Estate: How to Embed in AppFolio
Once your link is inserted, save the changes and preview the listing to ensure the link is clickable and loads properly.
Need help with visuals? Check out: Create Stunning 3D Tours with Movie Camera Support in AppFolio
Combine your 360° tours with High-Converting Video Tours to increase dwell time and emotional connection.
Test your tour on a phone. If it doesn’t work smoothly, try a responsive platform like CloudPano.
Explore: Step-by-Step Guide: Embedding Video Tours in AppFolio for Real Estate
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Virtual tours are no longer a “nice-to-have” — they’re expected by modern renters. 🤳 When you embed tour links directly in AppFolio, you're not just showing a unit—you’re delivering an experience.
By following this guide, you'll not only streamline your leasing process but also impress your property owners, increase inquiries, and build trust with prospects.
📌 Want help building your first tour? Visit CloudPano.com to get started in minutes.
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