1031 Exchange Checklist

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Initial Consultation & Planning

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Activities to be completed before selling the relinquished property and before acquiring the replacement property. Focuses on legal and tax planning.

Date of Initial Consultation

Client Name

Client Investment Goals & Objectives (Related to 1031)

Existing Property Type (Relinquished)

Estimated Value of Relinquished Property

Discussion of Potential Replacement Property Types

Understanding of Client Risk Tolerance

Summary of Discussion & Next Steps

Relinquished Property (Sale)

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Steps to ensure a valid exchange when selling the existing investment property.

Date of Relinquished Property Listing Agreement

Summary of Listing Agent Discussions/Agreements (Regarding 1031 Exchange)

Date of Purchase Agreement Acceptance

Description of any Contingencies in the Purchase Agreement (e.g., inspection, financing)

Date of Closing Disclosure Receipt

Sale Price of Relinquished Property

Closing Costs Associated with Sale (including agent commission)

Notes on any unusual circumstances during the sale process

Qualified Intermediary (QI) Engagement

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Selecting and working with a Qualified Intermediary is crucial for a successful exchange.

Select QI Method

QI Background & Experience

QI Agreement Review

Method of Payment to QI

QI Engagement Agreement

Communication Protocol with QI

Identification of Replacement Property

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Steps related to finding and identifying potential replacement properties within the required timelines.

30-Day Identification Deadline

180-Day Exchange Deadline

Description of Identified Properties (List all potential replacements)

Estimated Value of Each Identified Property

Relationship to Relinquished Property (Contiguous, Like-Kind)

Property Types Considered (Check all that apply)

Address of First Identified Property

Address of Second Identified Property (if applicable)

Acquisition of Replacement Property

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Actions necessary when purchasing the replacement property, ensuring compliance with exchange rules.

Date of Purchase Agreement Signing

Summary of Replacement Property Purchase Agreement

Purchase Price of Replacement Property

Loan Amount (if applicable)

Closing Agent/Title Company

Scheduled Closing Date

Any Contingencies in the Purchase Agreement?

Copy of Purchase Agreement

Closing & Reporting

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Final steps involving closing on both properties and receiving necessary documentation.

Relinquished Property Closing Date

Replacement Property Closing Date

Gross Sales Price of Relinquished Property

Gross Sales Price of Replacement Property

Closing Costs (Relinquished Property)

Closing Costs (Replacement Property)

Summary of Closing Documents Received (e.g., Deed, Settlement Statement)

Upload Settlement Statements (Both Properties)

Closing Agent Confirmation Received?

Post-Exchange Compliance

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Activities to ensure continued compliance with 1031 exchange regulations after the closing.

Date of Final Exchange Report Received from QI

Summary of QI’s Final Report and any Discrepancies

Was there any deferred gain?

Amount of Deferred Gain (If Applicable)

Notes on Deferred Gain Handling (If Applicable)

Confirmation of Full Use of Funds

Notes regarding any unutilized funds and their disposition (if applicable)

Date of Record Keeping Review

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