Managing new construction rentals comes with unique challenges: no tenant history, tight timelines, and pressure to lease up before the paint even dries. But there’s one powerful strategy that solves it all—virtual showings integrated inside AppFolio. 🔄🏡
With virtual tours embedded into AppFolio listings, property managers and builders can lease faster, reduce friction, and showcase units before they’re even finished. In this post, we’ll break down how to streamline your property management workflow with virtual showing technology tailored for new builds.
Unlike existing properties, new builds often:
That’s why the best builders and leasing teams are using AppFolio + virtual showings to automate visibility and drive early leases.
📘 Related: Turn Construction Projects into Profitable Rentals with AppFolio 3D Tours
Virtual showing integration is the practice of embedding a 3D tour or video walkthrough directly inside your AppFolio listing. When done right, it allows renters to:
Think of it as having a 24/7 open house for every property in your portfolio.
🧠 Also Read: The Anatomy of a High-Converting Real Estate Video (with AI)
Whether you're managing 1 or 100 units, the process is simple:
🔗 Need help? Follow this: Seamless Virtual Tour Integration with AppFolio: A Complete Guide
If you don’t have a 360° camera, no problem. Tools like PhotoAIVideo.com let you:
Perfect for:
🎥 Learn More: How to Generate Real Estate Videos From Just Photos in Under 5 Minutes
Builders and property managers using AppFolio + virtual tours see:
Even better? It helps teams avoid wasting time on no-show showings or low-quality leads.
📊 Related: AI vs. Traditional Video Editing: Cost, Time, and ROI Breakdown
With virtual showings, you can begin marketing weeks or months before a unit is ready. Use:
This lets you:
🏘️ Explore: 3D Virtual Tours for House Builders: Enhance Rental Listings on AppFolio
If you’re managing multiple properties, systematize the process:
🧠 Bonus Tip: The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)
Here’s the toolkit top builders and managers are using:
🔧 Also Useful: Real Estate Tech for Builders: AppFolio and Virtual Tour Integration
Don’t guess—measure performance inside AppFolio. Use built-in reporting to see:
Test different tour styles, video lengths, and CTA copy to optimize results.
📌 Related Read: Why AI Video is the New Standard for Listing Presentations
If you’re a builder or property manager dealing with new construction, virtual showing integration isn’t optional—it’s your advantage.
By embedding immersive content into your AppFolio listings, you:
Compact, ready to go anywhere
Interchangeable lens that’s upgradeable
Dual 1-inch sensors for improved clarity and low light performance
Dynamic range and 6K 360° capture
360° photo resolution at 21MP
8K 360° video recording for ultra-detailed visuals.
4K single-lens mode for traditional wide-angle shots.
Invisible selfie stick effect for drone-like perspectives.
2.5-inch touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection.
Waterproof up to 33ft for underwater shooting.
360° photo resolution in 23MP
Slim design at 24 mm thick
Built-in image stabilization for smooth video capture.
Internal 19GB storage for photo and video storage.
Wireless connectivity for remote control and sharing.
60MP 360° still images for high-resolution photography.
5.7K 360° video recording at 30fps.
2.25-inch touchscreen for intuitive control.
USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
.png)
.png)
Try it free. No credit card required. Instant set-up.
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}