Qualified Intermediary Directory

A 1031 exchange requires a Qualified Intermediary to hold your sale proceeds. You cannot touch the money yourself. Below are national QIs, plus how to choose one and what they typically cost.

National Qualified Intermediaries

These firms operate in all 50 states. Listed for convenience, not endorsements. Verify current standing and fund-security practices directly.

Accruit
National
A Inspira Financial company
A national 1031 exchange qualified intermediary that is part of Inspira Financial.
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Asset Preservation, Inc.
National
A Stewart Information Services company
A national 1031 exchange qualified intermediary and subsidiary of Stewart Information Services.
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Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (CDEC)
National
A Wintrust Financial company
A national 1031 exchange qualified intermediary owned by Wintrust Financial.
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CPEC1031
National
A Minneapolis-based, attorney-led 1031 exchange qualified intermediary serving clients nationwide.
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Equity Advantage
National
A Portland, Oregon-based 1031 exchange qualified intermediary serving clients nationwide.
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Exeter 1031 Exchange Services
National
A national 1031 exchange qualified intermediary with an affiliated Wyoming-chartered trust company.
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First American Exchange Company
National
A First American Financial company
A national 1031 exchange qualified intermediary and subsidiary of First American Financial.
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IPX1031
National
A Fidelity National Financial company
A national 1031 exchange qualified intermediary and subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial.
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Legal 1031 Exchange Services
National
A national 1031 exchange qualified intermediary led by attorneys and tax professionals.
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Old Republic Exchange Company
National
A Old Republic International company
A national 1031 exchange qualified intermediary and subsidiary of Old Republic International.
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How to choose a Qualified Intermediary

QIs are not federally regulated, so anyone can call themselves one. The money that matters is the money they hold for you, so weigh:

Fund security. Segregated, qualified escrow or trust accounts, not commingled operating funds. Ask how your proceeds are held.
Bonding and insurance. A fidelity bond and errors-and-omissions coverage sized to the exchanges they handle.
Experience and credentials. A Certified Exchange Specialist (CES) designation from the Federation of Exchange Accommodators signals tested competence.
Fee transparency. A flat, written fee, and clarity on who earns the interest (float) on your held funds.

You can look up a firm in the Federation of Exchange Accommodators’ Find a QI Company directory.

What does a Qualified Intermediary cost?

A standard delayed exchange typically runs 600 to 1,500 dollars, with many QIs around 800 to 1,000 dollars, plus a per-property fee for additional replacement properties. Reverse and construction exchanges cost more, often 5,000 to 15,000 dollars. Much of a QI’s revenue comes from interest on the funds it holds, so the headline fee can be modest.

Estimate what you can defer first

Before you engage a QI, see how much capital gains and depreciation recapture tax an exchange would defer, and the 45 and 180-day deadlines you will need to meet.

1031 exchange calculator

1031 exchanges by state

State tax treatment of a non-deferred gain varies. Pick your state for local context.

Last reviewed July 2026. Informational and educational only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Rules change and may be enforced differently than written. Verify the current ordinance with your local jurisdiction or counsel before acting.