A Leader in 1031 Exchanges

A 1031 exchange is the sale of one investment property and the purchase of another without paying tax. For more than a century, this strategy has helped real estate owners preserve wealth, unlock growth opportunities, and strategically align their portfolios.

At CBRE, we simplify the 1031 exchange process, leveraging our unmatched scale, cross‑platform capabilities, and deep market expertise, to deliver more opportunities and fewer headaches.

How CBRE Makes Exchanges Easy

Step
What CBRE Does for You
Steps and what CBRE Does for You
Plan Ahead
We guide you through timelines, replacement rules, and Qualified Intermediary selection—so you move forward with clarity.
Sell Your Property
CBRE taps into a broad network of motivated buyers, maximizing sale efficiency and value while minimizing delays.
Identify Replacement Options
With access to extensive, exclusive listings and national reach, CBRE helps you quickly identify up to three potential properties within the 45-day identification window.
Purchase Your Next Asset
We navigate the closing process with precision, helping you meet the 180-day close requirement while reducing friction.
Finalize the Exchange
CBRE ensures everything aligns with tax requirements so your advisor can accurately report the exchange and preserve your deferred tax benefits.

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How Does A 1031 Exchange Work?

A 1031 exchange transaction happens just like a standard real estate transaction with 3 key differences:

  1. You must hire a Qualified Intermediary (QI) to facilitate your exchange before you close on your sale.
  2. Proceeds from your sale can’t go into your bank account. Your QI will protect your funds until you are ready to purchase your replacement property.
  3. From the close of escrow, you have 45 days to identify what you want to purchase next and 180 day to complete the purchase of your replacement property. CBRE helps you monitor and meet these key deadlines with confidence.

Why Pay Taxes When You Can 1031 Exchange?

Investors are subject to as many as 4 layers of tax when selling an investment property:

  1. Federal capital gains taxes (15% - 20%)
  2. State taxes (varies from 0% in FL to 13.30% in CA)
  3. Investment income taxes (3.8%, if applicable)
  4. Depreciation recapture taxes (25% of what you’ve depreciated)
These 4 layers of tax can add up to nearly 40% of your investment gains! With a 1031 exchange, you can defer all of these taxes.

Nearly Limitless Exchange Possibilities

CBRE's reach and specialized teams ensure you always get the best insights, listings, and opportunities – no matter what asset class you’re investing in.

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1031 Specialists
Created by 1031 Specialists as a showcase to CBRE.
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‍1031 Specialists is a Qualified Intermediary that facilitates 1031 exchanges for clients across the country.
 
We’ve helped more than 30,000 clients leverage Section 1031 of the Tax Code to defer real estate taxes and build their wealth.