On this page
- The websites
- What is an AppFolio website, and who builds AppFolio websites?
- A Seattle property manager: 5 pages to 250+
- AppFolio's own website, or a custom site built around AppFolio
- The AppFolio tools we built
- What an AppFolio site rebuild covers
- What are AppFolio website templates, and what do they leave out?
- Talk to us about your AppFolio site
- Questions about websites for AppFolio managers
- What clients say
- Add to your website
- Prices and plans
AppFolio site rebuilds
Kihan Marketing provides AppFolio websites for property management companies that run AppFolio. Does AppFolio have a website? AppFolio the software company has its own website, appfolio.com, but an AppFolio website for a property manager is something else: the template website AppFolio gives its customers, which shows the portfolio, lists available units drawn from AppFolio and takes rental applications through AppFolio's own apply flow. We build the custom kind, in WordPress or Next.js, with a page for every property and pages written for owners, built around AppFolio instead of the template.
AppFolio stays the system of record for your units, rents, availability and applications, and your open units are drawn from AppFolio onto your own domain by AppFolio Listings Pro, the WordPress plugin we wrote. What the template rarely does is sell the company to an owner, or give each building a page a renter can find in search. If the template is working for you, keep it; the rebuild is for companies that need owners and renters to find them in search.
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Property management and apartment websites from Kihan Marketing cost $3,600 for a community site and $6,000 for a company site with a page for every community, paid in four monthly parts, and they go live 5 or 10 business days after your prep is in.
Hosting with us is an extra $75 a month on the Care and Care Plus plans and included in Care Pro at $650 a month, or you keep your own hosting. The price table on this page lists what each plan includes. The full price list compares every plan side by side.
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The websites
Built or worked on by Kihan Marketing.
Management, real estate and more
What is an AppFolio website, and who builds AppFolio websites?
An AppFolio website is a website for a property management company that runs AppFolio, not the software vendor's own site. It is either the template site AppFolio ships, or a custom site built around AppFolio. Kihan Marketing builds AppFolio websites of the custom kind, for property management companies that run AppFolio.
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We design a WordPress or Next.js site on your own domain, give every managed property its own page, write owner pages, and show your open units on it with AppFolio Listings Pro, the WordPress plugin we wrote, which reads the listings AppFolio already publishes.
AppFolio stays the system of record for units, rents, availability and applications, so the leasing team keeps working in AppFolio exactly as before. We also built a chat leasing tool on the AppFolio API, and we have run SEO and listing optimization for management companies that run AppFolio.
A Seattle property manager: 5 pages to 250+
The result is a live site you can open. A Seattle property manager's five-page site from AppFolio became more than 250 pages, a page for every property it manages, as checked on the live site in October 2026.
The full story, with the live site in a frame, is on the project page.
A page for every property
Each one carries that property's open units from AppFolio, with its amenities, features and photos.
Listings drawn by the site, not framed
AppFolio Listings Pro reads the public AppFolio listings and draws them in the site's own design. When a unit leases, it leaves the page on the plugin's next fetch.
Calls to action and lead forms, rebuilt
The calls to action and lead forms were rebuilt, so a renter who lands on any property page can reach the leasing team from that page.
AppFolio's own website, or a custom site built around AppFolio
Both keep AppFolio as the system of record. The difference is who controls the pages around the listings.
| What you are comparing | AppFolio's own website | A custom site built around AppFolio |
|---|---|---|
Design control | The template's layouts, with listing cards, buttons and type largely as the platform ships them | Your design and your layouts, with listing cards in your fonts, colors and button labels |
SEO | Titles, headings and page structure limited to what the template offers | Titles, headings, structured data and internal links set page by page, so the site has SEO built in |
A page per property | Often a short site with one listings page | A page for every managed property, and a page for every open unit with Listings Pro |
Owner lead capture | Built around renters: listings and applications | Owner pages of their own, with forms that reach whoever answers owners |
How listings stay current | AppFolio draws them itself | Listings Pro reads your public AppFolio listings on the server and refreshes them on a cache you set, in minutes |
Where renters apply | AppFolio's apply flow | Still AppFolio's apply flow: the Apply Now button carries the listing's own AppFolio link |
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Running a different platform? See RentCafe and Yardi websites and how listings reach a website from each platform.
The AppFolio tools we built
Two tools we built work with AppFolio, and each is described here as it works today.
AppFolio Listings Pro
Our WordPress plugin, available to license. It reads your public AppFolio listings on the server, with no iframe and no AppFolio API key, and draws them as your own cards, filters and map. Every unit gets a page on your domain. AppFolio stays the system of record, and the plugin writes nothing back.
A chat leasing tool on the AppFolio API
Our chat leasing tool, built on the AppFolio API, helps the renter who doesn't know which building they want. It pulls neighborhoods, pricing, cities and areas, and shows real active listings with full detail.
Setting by setting, what Listings Pro does for your site is on the AppFolio Listings Pro page.
What an AppFolio site rebuild covers
Not every job is a full rebuild. When it is one, it covers five parts.
A page for every managed property
On your own domain, with its amenities, features, photos and open units.
Listings Pro, set up for your brand
We set Listings Pro's card template, colors, columns, filters and map to match your brand. Each building gets a Property Group, so each property page shows only its own units.
Owner pages of their own
What you manage, how you report and how maintenance is handled, written so an owner can judge you before the first call.
Calls to action and lead forms
Rebuilt across the site, so the default application link isn't doing all the work.
Separate community sites
Where a portfolio warrants their own domains.
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The site can be WordPress, where Listings Pro runs, or Next.js. Listings Pro is a WordPress plugin, so on a Next.js site the listings come through a custom integration instead. The three ways to put listings on a WordPress site are compared in our guide to showing AppFolio listings on WordPress.
What are AppFolio website templates, and what do they leave out?
AppFolio website templates are the ready-made site layouts a management company on AppFolio can use without hiring a web designer. AppFolio's own name for its website product is AppFolio Sites, which it describes as "fully integrated with the AppFolio Platform." These templates show the portfolio and take applications, in a layout shared with other AppFolio customers, with page titles, headings and structure limited to what the template offers and often a short site with one listings page.
Kihan Marketing provides the custom alternative to an AppFolio website template: a site designed for your company, with your own layouts, your fonts and colors, a page for every managed property, owner pages, and listing cards drawn in your design by AppFolio Listings Pro. If the template is working for you, keep it; the rebuild is for companies that need owners and renters to find them in search.
Talk to us about your AppFolio site
We're rated 5.0 on Google.
Tell us how many properties you manage and what your current site does. We'll tell you what a rebuild would involve, or whether Listings Pro on the site you already have is enough. The wider rebuild work, across AppFolio, RentCafe and ShowMojo templates, is on property management website design.
Phone (425) 954-3452. Email info@kihanmarketing.com. Or start with a marketing audit.
Examples of the work
Pages on the site
Questions about websites for AppFolio managers
Who builds websites for property management companies that use AppFolio?
Three kinds of builder do this work. AppFolio offers its own website product, AppFolio Sites. Agencies that focus on property management build custom sites around AppFolio, and Kihan Marketing is one of them. A general web designer can do it too, as long as they can get your AppFolio listings onto the site. Whoever you talk to, ask to open a live site they built for a company on AppFolio.
Who builds better websites than the AppFolio template?
A builder beats the template when a live site they made for an AppFolio company shows four things. Every managed property has its own page on the company's domain. The listings sit on that domain instead of in a frame. Owners have pages written for them. Apply Now still goes to AppFolio's apply flow. A better look alone won't change who finds the site, so check those before the design. Site counts and rankings on an agency's own website are its own claims, so open the work, ours included.
Do I need AppFolio Plus or Max for a custom website?
Not for the listings. AppFolio's pricing page lists its API on Plus (read only) and Max (read and write) as of November 5, 2026, and lists no API on Core. AppFolio Listings Pro needs no API key, because it reads the public listings AppFolio already publishes, and AppFolio clients on our website packages get it at no extra charge. You need API access for a tool like our chat leasing tool, or for a custom integration built on the API.
Can AppFolio stay the system of record?
Yes. Units, rents, availability, photos and applications stay in AppFolio, and your leasing team keeps working there. AppFolio Listings Pro reads the listings AppFolio already publishes and writes nothing back. Renters still apply through AppFolio's own apply flow.
Will owner leads go to AppFolio?
Owner leads go wherever you decide, because the owner forms are part of the site we build. We set them to reach whoever answers owners: a named person, a shared inbox or the CRM your team uses. Renter applications are different. The Apply Now button on each listing carries the listing's own AppFolio link, so applications reach AppFolio as they do today.
How long does a rebuild take?
It depends on how many properties need a page, how much owner content has to be written and how many community sites there are, so we give a timeline after looking at your portfolio, not before. Adding Listings Pro to a WordPress site you already have is the short part: install the plugin, enter the license key and your AppFolio address, choose a template and place the shortcode.
What software is similar to AppFolio?
The property management platforms most often compared with AppFolio are Buildium and Yardi. Whichever you choose, your website can be rebuilt around it, as described on our page for how listings reach a website from each platform.
How do listings stay current?
AppFolio stays the source. Listings Pro fetches your public listings on the server and caches them for a number of minutes you set, so a change in AppFolio shows on the plugin's next fetch. When a unit leases, it leaves your site on that fetch. If AppFolio doesn't answer, the last good copy stays up instead of an error.
Client reviews
What clients say
Nicholas
Google review
Kiran and his team are simply fantastic! I've worked with 16 different third party marketing teams and they are by far the best. They are incredibly smart, responsive and an overall pleasure to work with. Since working with them over the last 2 months my ask of them constantly changes and their ability to quickly adapt and figure out new ways to quickly add value is incredibly impressive. I can't recommend Kiran and his team enough and will continue to work with them for the foreseeable future!
Wei
Real estate agent, Sint Maarten
I can't recommend Kihan Marketing highly enough. Kiran and his team truly went above and beyond in helping me with both my social media and my website, and the results speak for themselves.
Real estate agency, Sint Maarten
Google review
Kihan Marketing Organization is friendly, professional, and very responsive. Kiran and his team move quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver high-quality work in both website development and social media marketing. They stay organized, pay attention to detail, and make the whole process smooth and efficient. Highly recommended for anyone looking to grow your online presence!
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Real estate agency, Thailand
I highly recommend Kihan Marketing. Kiran is an incredibly talented, skilled, and thoughtful web designer. What impressed us most was that he didn't simply build a website, he took the time to truly understand our business, our vision, and the local Koh Samui real estate market. Throughout the process, Kiran provided valuable advice and creative ideas that helped shape the brand and support the growth of our business. His attention to detail and understanding of what makes a business unique resulted in a website that feels truly personal to our brand. He created the beautiful website for [a real estate agency in Thailand]. It represents the elegance, professionalism, and identity of our business beautifully. Thank you, Kiran and Kihan Marketing, for bringing our vision to life. Highly recommended!
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Cryotherapy studio near Seattle
I recently worked with Kihan Marketing to design my new website, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. From start to finish, they were incredibly responsive, communicative, and attentive to every detail.
Reika
Google review
Kihan Marketing is a fantastic team to work with, friendly, professional, and highly responsive. They are highly responsive and quick to take action, ensuring projects move forward efficiently. Despite working in a fast-paced environment, they remain professional, organized, and attentive to detail. Their dedication really show in the quality of their work, and they consistently deliver results while maintaining clear communication. Highly recommended!
Listya
Google review
Working together felt very collaborative and aligned. Communication flowed easily, tasks were well-organized, and we shared the same attention to detail throughout the process. It genuinely felt like working as one team.
Business client
Google review
Kihan Marketing Organization has been great to work with. The team is professional, responsive, and focused on delivering real results. I'm very satisfied with their service and would highly recommend them.
vittoria
Google review
Very fast and professional. I love working with Kihan Marketing. Definitely recommended
Jessica
Apartment community
We needed a modern website for one of our apartment communities, and Kihan Marketing delivered exactly what we were looking for. The design was clean, easy to navigate, and made our property look much more professional online. Communication was great throughout the project.
Michael
Property management company
Our property management website needed better visibility on Google. Kihan Marketing helped us improve our SEO, organize our website content, and target the right searches. What I appreciate most is that they understand the property management industry, not just marketing.
Sarah
Apartment community
We had an outdated apartment website that wasn’t doing a good job showcasing our community. The Kihan team completely transformed it. Everything from the floor plans to the photo galleries looks better, and the website is much easier for prospective residents to use.
David
Apartment community
Finding a marketing agency that understands apartment leasing isn’t easy. Kihan Marketing knew what we needed from the beginning. Their recommendations for our website and local SEO were practical and focused on helping renters find our property.
Rachel
Apartment communities
We worked with Kihan Marketing on websites for several apartment communities. They were organized, responsive, and willing to make adjustments whenever needed. Managing multiple properties can get complicated, but their team made the website process much easier.
Daniel
Apartment community
Kihan Marketing helped us improve our online presence, including our website and Google Business Profile. They paid attention to details that our previous agency overlooked. It’s refreshing to work with a team that understands how prospective renters actually search for apartments.
Amanda
Property management company
We wanted a professional website that represented our company and the communities we manage. Kihan Marketing understood our vision and created something that feels modern without being complicated. The team was easy to work with and always open to feedback.
Brian
Roofing company
We hired Kihan Marketing to help improve our roofing company’s website and search visibility. They understood how important local searches are for our business and helped us build a stronger online foundation. Very professional team and easy to communicate with.
Emily
Med spa
I wanted our med spa website to look elegant and professional while making it easier for clients to explore our services. Kihan Marketing understood the style we were going for. They also gave us helpful recommendations for improving our visibility online.
Chris
Client testimonial
We needed a marketing team that could help with our website and Google Ads without making everything overly complicated. Kihan Marketing explained their strategy clearly, answered our questions, and stayed focused on generating meaningful inquiries.
Olivia
Real estate
What stood out about Kihan Marketing was their understanding of real estate websites. They knew how to present property information clearly while keeping SEO in mind. The entire experience felt collaborative, and they paid attention to the small details.
James
Client testimonial
We’ve worked with Kihan Marketing on website updates and ongoing SEO support. They’re responsive, straightforward, and genuinely invested in improving our online presence. It’s been a positive experience having one team handle both the technical and marketing sides of our website.
