THE 1031 EXCHANGE TERMINOLOGY

  • 1031 Safe Harbor Regulations

    The guidelines which property owners must follow in order to have a qualifying exchange under IRS Code Section 1031.

  • Accommodator

    See Qualified Intermediary.

  • Buyer

    The person with cash or (or the ability to obtain cash) who wants to acquire Exchanger’s property.

  • Delayed Exchange

    Two closings wherein there will be a delay between the closing of the relinquished property and the subsequent closing of the replacement property. The delay may not exceed 180 days. Also referred to as a deferred exchange.

  • Exchanger

    The owner of the investment property who wishes to accomplish a 1031 Exchange. Also referred to as a Investor or Taxpayer.

  • Move-down 1031 Exchange

    An exchange (deferred or simultaneous) whereby the investor exchanges down to a replacement property the cost of which is less than the net selling price of the relinquished property.

  • Move-up 1031 Exchange

    An exchange (deferred or simultaneous) whereby the investor exchanges up to a replacement property the cost of which is equal to or greater than the net selling price of the relinquished property.

  • Qualified Intermediary

    The third party entity that handles the exchange. Also known as the Accommodator. An escrow company for exchanges.

  • Relinquished Property

    A property owned by the investor, which he wishes to sell via a 1031 Exchange.

  • Replacement Property

    The new property that an investor wishes to acquire via the 1031 Exchange.

  • Seller

    The owner of the replacement property that the taxpayer wishes to acquire via the 1031 Exchange.

  • Simultaneous Exchange

    Two closings which occur at or about the same time and often at the same place.