1031 Exchange Agreement With Qualified Intermediary In Washington
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To qualify for a 1031 exchange, the property being sold and the replacement property must meet certain criteria, including being held for productive use in a trade or business or as an investment, and being of like kind. In addition, the property being exchanged must not be a primary residence or a vacation rental.
As the nation's largest Qualified Intermediary, IPX1031 provides industry leading exchange services including guidance, expertise and security for 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.
In a three or four party exchange, including the Taxpayer, Buyer of the old property and Seller of the replacement property, then yes, a Qualified Intermediary is required. The g(6) constructive receipt limitations of the 1031 code prohibit the taxpayer from touching the exchange funds or the net equity from the sale.
The first step in a 1031 exchange is to contact a qualified intermediary (such as First American Exchange), who will create exchange documents that must be signed before the relinquished property is transferred.
How To Find a Qualified Intermediary for a 1031 Exchange Asking your local escrow officer for recommendations. Speaking to fellow investors in your network for references. Using national directories for QIs registered with regulatory groups, such as the Federation of Exchange Accommodators.
Employing a bank-owned qualified intermediary for a 1031 exchange can greatly enhance your financial management. The bank holds the proceeds from the sale of your property and ensures they are correctly reinvested into a replacement property.
Get Referrals from Trusted Sources Your attorney, tax advisor, and realtor should be in a good position to make a recommendation as well because they will be familiar with the specifics of your property transaction, and can ideally recommend a QI who has worked on a similar type of exchange in the past.
