1031X

What 1031X does

1031X.com, Inc. is a privately held Qualified Intermediary (QI) that facilitates tax-deferred real estate exchanges under IRS Section 1031. Founded in 1994 by Steven W. Hickox and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., serving individual and commercial real estate investors seeking to defer capital gains tax when selling investment property. 1031X offers four core exchange structures — Forward (Delayed), Reverse, Construction (Improvement), and Custom/Multi-Party & Complex — and supports them with managed execution by named Exchange Officers, multi-party coordination across CPAs, attorneys, brokers, and title companies, and insured segregated Qualified Escrow Accounts.

The company's underlying technology is a paperless digital client portal with encrypted document storage, secure messaging, automated document processing, multi-level fund transfer verification, and blockchain-powered data encryption. Funds are held in non-commingled FDIC-insured escrow accounts, with every exchange backed by Errors & Omissions coverage, cyber liability coverage, and a fidelity bond. A service guarantee refunds the exchange fee if execution falls short, doubled for reverse and construction exchanges. Supporting tools include a Capital Gains Calculator, an Exchange Deadline Calculator, exchange guides, and a professional CE/presentation program.

1031X generates revenue through flat, transparent per-exchange transaction fees that vary by exchange complexity rather than equity or transaction size; no wire fees, rush fees, or add-ons are charged. Distribution is sales-led via a dedicated inside sales team and website consultation forms, augmented by a strong channel of professional referrals from CPAs, tax advisors, real estate brokers, attorneys, and title companies; 76.75% of business originates from returning clients and referring professionals. The company is a member of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) and operates under IRS Section 1031 regulations and Revenue Procedure 2000-37 for reverse exchanges.

Name

1031X

Legal name

1031X.com, Inc.

Website

https://1031x.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1031X is a Denver-based Qualified Intermediary, founded in 1994, that facilitates IRS Section 1031 tax-deferred real estate exchanges nationwide. It serves individual and commercial real estate investors, CPAs, brokers, and title companies with forward, reverse, construction, and complex exchanges via a digital client portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Qualified Intermediary Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (523910), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

1031 Exchange Intermediary Services (BPAJAOAL)

Keywords

• 1031 exchange services
• Qualified intermediary services
• Like-kind exchanges
• Tax-deferred exchanges
• Real estate exchanges

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Qualified Intermediary Exchange Fees: Flat, predictable fees for 1031 exchange qualified intermediary services. Pricing is based on exchange complexity, not equity or transaction size. No wire fees, no rush fees, no add-ons.
2. Exchange Services: Services include forward exchanges, reverse exchanges, construction exchanges, and custom/complex exchanges under IRS Section 1031.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

1031X provides Qualified Intermediary services for IRS Section 1031 like-kind exchanges, facilitating forward, reverse, construction, and custom exchanges for real estate investors. Each exchange is managed by a named Exchange Officer who coordinates with CPAs, attorneys, brokers, and title companies to ensure IRS deadline compliance (45-day identification, 180-day close) and capital gains tax deferral. The service includes segregated FDIC-insured escrow accounts, a paperless encrypted client portal, documented milestone tracking, and a service guarantee refunding fees if execution falls short.

Product overview

1031X is a nationwide Qualified Intermediary providing managed 1031 exchange services for real estate investors, CPAs, and brokers since 1994. The company offers four primary exchange structures—Forward Exchange (delayed), Reverse Exchange, Construction Exchange, and Custom/Multi-Party Exchange—all executed through managed services with named Exchange Officers, documented milestones, and insured escrow protection. The product portfolio is supported by a paperless digital client portal, financial calculators (Capital Gains and Exchange Deadline), exchange guides, and a professional support network. Additional services include insurance and bonding (E&O, Cyber Liability, Fidelity Bond), and the company backs its work with an industry-unique service guarantee refunding fees if service standards are not met.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forward Exchange (Delayed Exchange)

Quantifiable outcome

• $8B+ in 1031 exchanges completed since 1994
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Federation of Exchange AccommodatorscoreOthers1031X is a member of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA), the professional industry organization for qualified intermediaries. This membership provides access to industry standards, continuing education, and the Certified Exchange Specialist (CES) designation program.
• IRS (Federally Declared Disaster Extensions)coreOthers1031X operates under IRS Section 1031 regulations and IRS Revenue Procedure 2000-37 for reverse exchanges. IRS provides deadline extensions only in federally declared disasters.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Asset Preservation, Inc. One of the largest independent Qualified Intermediaries in the U.S., offering forward, reverse, construction, and improvement 1031 exchanges nationwide. Directly comparable to 1031X on product scope, customer segments (investors, CPAs, brokers), and channel mix.
• Equity Advantage: Independent QI firm providing full forward, reverse, and improvement 1031 exchange services. Comparable to 1031X in product breadth, independence, and advisor-driven go-to-market.
• Midwest Exchange: Independent QI offering forward and reverse 1031 exchanges with multi-party coordination. Comparable to 1031X on core product and advisory-led delivery, though with a more regional historical footprint.
• WCI 1031 Exchange: Independent QI providing 1031 exchange services across all 50 states to individual investors, brokers, and tax advisors. Direct peer to 1031X in scope and customer profile.
• Accruit: Tech-enabled QI handling forward, reverse, and improvement 1031 exchanges and serving as national exchange accommodation titleholder (EAT). Comparable to 1031X on service line and target customer, with a slightly more technology-led posture.
• IPX 1031 (Investment Property Exchange Services): Nationwide QI offering forward, reverse, construction, and complex 1031 exchanges. Closely comparable to 1031X on service menu, nationwide footprint, and reliance on broker/CPA referrals.

Broad incumbents

• First American Exchange Company, LLC: QI services subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, a large title insurance and financial services platform. Comparable 1031 exchange product offered, but as part of a much broader real estate financial services portfolio rather than as a specialized firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@1031ExchangeTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/1031xDotCom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1031x.com
• Xx.com/1031xdotcom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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