Defer capital gains on your investment property sale — ATG Title handles the escrow, paperwork, and IRS compliance for a smooth, compliant 1031 exchange. Licensed across DC, Maryland & Virginia.
A 1031 exchange (named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code) allows real estate investors to sell an investment property and defer federal capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds into a like-kind replacement property. The exchange must be structured precisely — and a qualified intermediary must hold the funds — or the IRS disallows the deferral entirely.
You must identify up to 3 potential replacement properties in writing within 45 days of closing on your relinquished property.
You must close on your replacement property within 180 days of the original sale — no extensions.
All sale proceeds must flow through a Qualified Intermediary (QI). If you touch the funds, the exchange is disqualified.
Any US investment real estate qualifies — residential, commercial, land, retail, industrial. Broad definition, strict process.
We handle the escrow, document preparation, and compliance paperwork — coordinating with your QI so every IRS rule is met and every deadline is tracked.
ATG holds exchange proceeds in segregated escrow — ensuring your QI can transfer funds compliantly and the IRS "constructive receipt" rule is never triggered.
We handle title search, title insurance, and settlement on both the relinquished property and the replacement property — one team, full continuity.
We coordinate with your QI on the Exchange Agreement, Assignment Agreement, and closing documents to ensure all paperwork meets IRS requirements.
Our team tracks your 45-day ID window and 180-day close deadline — proactively alerting you and your attorney if any document or title issue could threaten the timeline.
Full title examination on both properties. Owner's and lender's title insurance issued at closing — protecting your investment on both the sale and the acquisition side.
Relinquishing in Virginia but acquiring in Maryland — or vice versa? ATG is licensed and active across DC, MD, and VA. One call handles both sides of the exchange.
Contact ATG as soon as you decide to sell. We open your exchange file and coordinate with your attorney or QI immediately.
ATG settles the sale. Proceeds transfer directly to your QI — never touching your hands. The 45-day clock starts here.
Within 45 days, you identify up to 3 like-kind properties in writing. ATG helps coordinate title searches on identified properties.
ATG settles the acquisition within the 180-day window. QI funds flow directly into closing. Exchange complete — taxes deferred.
ATG Title manages the escrow, paperwork, and IRS-compliant closing on both sides — so you can defer your capital gains and reinvest with confidence.
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