Defer Your Capital Gains. Keep Your Equity Working.
Stonehouse Exchange Services guides real estate investors through 1031 exchanges, so the equity you've built keeps building instead of going to taxes.
A 1031 exchange, named for Section 1031 of the IRS code, lets real estate investors defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds from a sold investment property into a like-kind replacement property. Instead of losing a share of your gain to taxes at the sale, that capital stays in play and compounds into your next investment. Handled correctly, it's one of the most powerful wealth-building tools in real estate.
Why Investors Use a 1031 Exchange
A properly structured exchange does more than defer a tax bill. It changes how fast your portfolio can grow.
Defer Capital Gains
Reinvest your full proceeds instead of handing a share to the IRS at closing.
Build Wealth Faster
Keep every dollar of equity working, compounding into larger, stronger assets over time.
Diversify or Consolidate
Move into new markets and asset classes, spread into multiple properties, or consolidate into one.
Estate Planning Power
Defer gains through your lifetime and position assets to pass to heirs on a stepped-up basis.
Every Type of Exchange
Whatever your deal requires, we structure and coordinate the right exchange for it.
Delayed Exchange
The most common structure: sell your property first, then acquire the replacement within the IRS deadlines.
Reverse Exchange
Secure the replacement property before you sell the one you're relinquishing.
Improvement / Build-to-Suit
Use exchange funds to renovate or build on the replacement property before you take title.
Partial Exchange
Defer tax on part of your gain while taking some proceeds in cash where it makes sense.
How the Exchange Works
One coordinated team from your first conversation to the day you close.
Strategy Consultation
We map your goals, timeline, and tax exposure before anything is sold.
Sell Your Property
Your relinquished property closes and proceeds are held by a qualified intermediary.
Identify Replacements
You formally identify replacement properties inside the 45-day window.
Coordinate the Exchange
We work with your QI, attorney, and CPA to keep every requirement on track.
Close & Complete
You acquire your replacement property and complete the exchange.
The Two Deadlines That Matter
A 1031 exchange runs on a strict clock. From the day you sell, two IRS deadlines govern the entire exchange.
Identify Your Replacement Property
You have 45 calendar days from the sale of your property to formally identify potential replacement properties.
Close the Exchange
You have 180 calendar days from the sale to complete the purchase of your replacement property.
Miss either deadline and the exchange can fail. We plan backward from these dates so you're never racing the clock.
Why Stonehouse?
At Stonehouse Exchange Services, we understand that a 1031 exchange is more than just a transaction. It's the bridge between one investment and the next.
Founded by commercial real estate professionals, we guide investors through every stage of the exchange process with proactive communication, attention to detail, and a coordinated approach alongside your CPA, attorney, broker, and escrow officer. Our mission is simple: Safeguarding Your Next Investment.
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One Relationship. Start to Finish.
From the first conversation to the close of your replacement property, Stonehouse keeps the entire exchange coordinated under one roof.
Start Your ExchangeFrequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as "like-kind"?
Most real property held for investment or business use is considered like-kind to other investment real property. For example, you can exchange an office building for a retail center, an apartment building, or raw land. The properties don't have to be the same type.
Do I need a Qualified Intermediary?
Yes. IRS rules require a qualified intermediary to hold your sale proceeds during the exchange, and you can't take possession of the funds yourself without disqualifying it. Stonehouse coordinates directly with a qualified intermediary as part of the process.
What are the deadlines?
You have 45 calendar days from the sale of your property to identify replacement property, and 180 calendar days to close on it. Both clocks start the day your sale closes and run at the same time.
Can I exchange into more than one property?
Yes. Within the IRS identification rules, you can exchange into multiple replacement properties, a common strategy for investors looking to diversify.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
If either deadline passes without being met, the exchange can fail and your gain becomes taxable. That's exactly why we plan the timeline backward from your critical dates and keep every party coordinated.
Let's Protect Your Capital
Tell us about your property and your timeline, and we'll be in touch.
Or email us directly at info@stonehouse1031.com