In today’s fast-paced rental market, virtual showings are no longer optional—they’re essential. Whether you’re a property manager overseeing dozens of units or a builder turning new homes into rentals, integrating virtual showings into your AppFolio listings is the key to leasing faster, saving time, and attracting better renters. 🚀
With AppFolio’s flexible property management platform and the right virtual showing tools, you can streamline your workflow and turn listings into leasing machines—before the first in-person visit ever happens.
Let’s break down how to integrate virtual showings inside AppFolio and maximize performance for both property managers and builders.
Virtual showing integration is the process of embedding 3D tours or video walkthroughs directly into your AppFolio listings so prospects can explore the space online before booking a tour.
This powerful combo helps you:
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Both property managers and home builders face similar pain points:
With virtual showing integration, you can:
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There are two main types:
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Here’s how to embed a tour or video inside AppFolio:
🎯 Pro Tip: Always use a preview image or “virtual tour available” tag in your featured photo.
🧱 Related: 3D Virtual Tours for House Builders: Enhance Rental Listings on AppFolio
Property managers and builders who embed virtual showings into AppFolio experience:
✅ More engagement: Listings with virtual tours receive up to 49% more time-on-page
✅ Fewer wasted showings: Renters pre-qualify before reaching out
✅ Faster lease-ups: Especially important for new builds
✅ Better leads: Higher application-to-show ratio
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🛠️ Want more tech tips? Read: Real Estate Tech for Builders: AppFolio and Virtual Tour Integration
Let’s say you’re a builder launching a 25-unit lease-up community.
Here’s your workflow:
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Managing 200+ units? Virtual showing integration allows you to:
🔄 Bonus strategy: The Weekly AI Video Content Plan (Template + Tools)
“I applied before even visiting the property—because I saw the whole place online!”
—Renter, San Antonio TX
“The 3D tour saved me so much time. I toured from my phone after work.”
—Tenant, Denver CO
If you're a builder or property manager looking to scale your leasing efforts, reduce vacant days, and deliver better renter experiences, virtual showing integration with AppFolio is your winning formula. 🏆
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