Starting a 1031 exchange is simpler than most investors think — but timing is everything. You must engage a qualified intermediary before you close on the sale of your relinquished property. Once the funds are in your hands, the exchange is disqualified. Here's how to get started.
Step 1: Contact Us Before You List
The best time to call us is before you list your property for sale. This gives us time to review your situation, advise on the best exchange structure, and prepare all the necessary documentation before your closing date.
Step 2: We Prepare Your Exchange Documents
Once you engage us as your qualified intermediary, we prepare the exchange agreement, assignment documents, and escrow instructions. These documents are signed before closing and direct the title company to send the proceeds directly to our exchange account.
- Exchange agreement and QI designation
- Assignment of purchase and sale agreement
- Escrow instructions to the title company
- Identification notice template
Step 3: Close, Identify, and Acquire
After closing, you have 45 days to identify your replacement property in writing and 180 days to close on it. We track your deadlines, hold your funds securely, and coordinate with the replacement property's title company to complete the exchange.
How to Start a 1031 Exchange: A Step-by-Step Guide
Steve walks through the complete process of starting a 1031 exchange — from the initial call to the final closing on the replacement property. Includes a checklist of what you need to have ready before you call.
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