In today's fast-paced rental market, standing out from the competition isn’t optional—it’s essential. And one of the easiest, most impactful ways to boost your listings is by adding 360° virtual tour links to your AppFolio properties. 🏠💻
Whether you're managing a few rentals or an entire portfolio, virtual tours help streamline operations, attract more qualified leads, and lease units faster—all without extra showings or staffing hours.
Let’s explore why every property manager should be embedding virtual tours in AppFolio and how to make it happen today. 👇
Renters want convenience, transparency, and the ability to explore a unit without needing to schedule an appointment. That’s exactly what virtual tours provide. 📲👀
Adding a tour link gives potential renters a 24/7 walkthrough experience, helping them:
🎯 According to industry research, listings with 360° virtual tours receive up to 87% more views and rent 30% faster.
For more on results like these, read 👉 Add 360° Virtual Tours to AppFolio and Elevate Your Rental Listings
Ever booked multiple showings only to get ghosted or hear “it’s not what I expected”? Virtual tours act as a powerful filter—only serious prospects move forward.
With a tour embedded in your AppFolio listing, renters can:
✅ Tour the unit remotely
✅ Decide if the space fits their needs
✅ Apply online with confidence
Your team gets fewer “tire kickers” and spends more time on qualified applicants.
📉 Want to reduce your no-show rate? Learn how to implement this strategy step-by-step in 👉 Step-by-Step: Adding Virtual Tour Links to AppFolio for Property Managers
From booking travel to ordering groceries, today’s consumers are digital-first—and renters are no different. A Zillow survey found that 71% of renters want virtual tours included in listings.
Still posting just static images?
📉 You're missing the mark—and your listings may be overlooked in favor of more interactive options.
Give modern renters what they expect by embedding tours using this guide 👉 Easily Embed Virtual Tours in AppFolio to Attract More Renters
One of the most powerful use cases for virtual tours is helping remote tenants lease sight-unseen. Whether someone is relocating for work, school, or lifestyle, they need more than photos—they need an immersive experience.
Adding virtual tours to AppFolio:
🌐 Expands your market reach
🛫 Helps you lease units to out-of-town renters
🎯 Reduces your days-on-market
If you're marketing units in high-demand areas or vacation destinations, this feature is a must.
No need for complex integrations or expensive dev work. You can paste a virtual tour URL directly into your property’s description field in AppFolio.
It looks like this:
🖱 Click here to take a 360° virtual tour
When done right, it appears on your listing page and across your syndicated channels—Zillow, Apartments.com, HotPads, and more.
See exactly how to do this 👉 Using AppFolio? Here’s How to Add a 360 Virtual Tour Link to Your Listings
Beyond virtual tours, you can now turn listing photos into scroll-stopping video reels using PhotoAIVideo.com. These short-form videos are perfect for embedding in AppFolio, or promoting on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
🔥 Bonus: Your first AI-generated video is free.
Explore how this works 👉 How to Generate Real Estate Videos From Just Photos in Under 5 Minutes
If you manage newly built units or are running a lease-up campaign, virtual tours allow you to pre-market without physical access.
⚒ Showcase renderings, model units, or early-phase walkthroughs
📍 Start generating interest before the unit is finished
💼 Book leases before the ribbon-cutting
Perfect for developers and property managers—especially when used alongside 3D dollhouse tools like CloudPano or Matterport.
More builder-focused strategies here 👉 AppFolio + 3D Tours: Market House Builds in Rental Listings More Effectively
Need something plug-and-play?
Here’s a quick snippet to use in your listing:
👀 Explore Before You Book!
🖱 Take a 360° virtual tour now
Tour this unit anytime, anywhere—no appointment needed.
For even more examples, check 👉 Drive More Engagement: Add Virtual Tour Links to AppFolio Properties
If you're still posting plain photos in your AppFolio listings, you're falling behind. In today’s rental market, attention is currency—and virtual tours are the easiest way to capture it. 💰
Whether you're attracting out-of-town tenants, marketing new developments, or just trying to reduce wasted showings, embedding virtual tour links in AppFolio is a high-ROI, low-effort move every property manager should make.
And with tools like CloudPano and PhotoAIVideo, it’s easier than ever to create tours or videos—even with just a phone.
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