1031 CORP

Name

1031 CORP

Legal name

1031 CORP.

Website

https://1031corp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1031 CORP. is a privately held Qualified Intermediary facilitating tax-deferred 1031 like-kind exchanges for U.S. real estate investors, including delayed, reverse, and improvement exchanges via its Reverse 1031 CORP. subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Qualified Intermediary 1031 Exchange Services

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)

akta.pro primary industry

1031 Exchange Intermediary Services (BPAJAOAL)

Keywords

• Qualified intermediary services
• Like-kind exchanges
• Reverse exchange services
• Tax-deferred property exchanges
• 1031 exchange facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Collegeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. 1031 Exchange Facilitation Services: 1031 CORP. acts as a Qualified Intermediary (QI), facilitating tax-deferred like-kind exchanges under IRC Section 1031. The company charges exchange fees for preparation of documentation, coordination with closing agents, holding exchange funds, and ensuring compliance with IRS regulations. Services include delayed exchanges, reverse exchanges, and improvement exchanges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

1031 CORP. is a Qualified Intermediary that facilitates tax-deferred like-kind exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, including delayed (forward) exchanges, reverse exchanges via subsidiary Reverse 1031 CORP., and improvement exchanges. The company prepares exchange documentation, holds exchange proceeds in segregated FDIC-insured client accounts, coordinates with closing agents, monitors the 45-day identification and 180-day exchange windows, and provides Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) services for property parking structures. Services are delivered by Certified Exchange Specialists, CPAs, and paralegals across three U.S. offices serving nationwide clientele.

Product overview

1031 CORP. is a Qualified Intermediary (QI) company that provides tax-deferred 1031 like-kind exchange services under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. The company's core offering consists of exchange facilitation services including Delayed Exchanges (standard forward exchanges), Reverse Exchanges (via subsidiary Reverse 1031 CORP.), and Improvement Exchanges. Supporting services include Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) services for title holding, and comprehensive educational resources including webinars (1031 Exchanges Made Easy, Mastering Reverse & Improvement Exchanges, Reporting Your Exchange, etc.), tax reporting guides, calculators, and the Exchanging Thoughts blog. The company operates as a service-based business focused on exchange facilitation rather than a technology platform product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reverse 1031 CORP. A subsidiary specializing in reverse exchanges and improvement exchanges, using Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) arrangements to hold legal title to properties during reverse or improvement exchange transactions.

Products and services

• 1031 Exchange Services Umbrella Qualified Intermediary service facilitating tax-deferred 1031 like-kind exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when reinvesting in like-kind properties.
• Delayed Exchanges Standard forward 1031 exchange where the relinquished property is sold first, followed by acquisition of replacement property within specified timeframes (45-day identification and 180-day exchange periods).
• Reverse Exchanges Strategy for acquiring replacement property before conveying title of relinquished property to buyer, structured under Revenue Procedure 2000-37 with Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) arrangement.
• Improvement Exchanges Enables use of exchange proceeds to make improvements to replacement property before taking title, utilizing a special purpose entity to hold legal title during construction.
• Qualified Intermediary (QI) Services Acts as facilitator and middleman in 1031 exchanges, preparing documentation, coordinating with closing agents, holding exchange funds in segregated accounts, and monitoring exchange timelines.
• Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) Services Legal title holding service for reverse and improvement exchanges, enabling property 'parking' arrangements where EAT holds title until exchange completion.
• Reverse 1031 CORP. (Reverse and Improvement Exchange Subsidiary) Separate wholly owned subsidiary specializing in reverse exchange services, led by President Laura Markham, JD, handling reverse and improvement exchange transactions through Exchange Accommodation Titleholder structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tax deferral on capital gains from real estate sales when reinvesting in like-kind property
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IPX1031 (Investment Property Exchange Services): The largest national Qualified Intermediary, owned by Fidelity National Financial; directly competes in 1031 exchange facilitation but with far greater scale and title-underwriter backing.
• Asset Preservation, Inc. A leading national QI and subsidiary of Stewart Title; offers the same delayed, reverse, and improvement exchange services to real estate investors nationwide.
• First American Exchange Company: QI arm of First American Title (former parent of 1031 CORP.); provides like-kind exchange intermediary services backed by a major title insurer.

Direct peers

• Exeter 1031 Exchange Services: Independent national QI offering delayed, reverse, and improvement exchanges plus EAT services, closely mirroring 1031 CORP.'s independent, full-service model.
• Accruit: Independent QI combining 1031 exchange facilitation with technology-enabled workflows; comparable in product and customer base though more platform-oriented.
• CPEC1031 (Commercial Partners Exchange Company): Boutique independent QI emphasizing high-touch, attorney-led exchange service to real estate investors, directly analogous to 1031 CORP.'s positioning.
• Inland 1031 Exchange Services: QI affiliated with The Inland Real Estate Group serving real estate investors with like-kind exchange facilitation comparable to 1031 CORP.'s core service.
• Midland 1031 (Midland Trust): Independent QI offering delayed, reverse, and improvement exchange facilitation to investors, a close functional match to 1031 CORP.

Emerging players

• Realized (Realized Holdings): Technology-driven platform helping investors complete 1031 exchanges into DSTs and managed portfolios; overlaps on the same investor pain point via a fintech model.
• JTC Americas (formerly NES Financial): Provides technology-enabled 1031 exchange administration and fund-holding services, overlapping on QI fund security and processing with a more institutional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1031CORP
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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