1031 Exchange Checklist
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Initial Consultation & Planning
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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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