1031 Services, Inc.

1031 Services, Inc., headquartered in Washington, has been providing qualified intermediary services for real property transactions under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code across all US states since its founding in 1989 by Jeremiah M. Long. The company handles various types of exchanges including forward, reverse, multi-asset, and construction exchanges. Co-founder Mary Foster, along with Jerry Long, authored the leading treatise on tax-free exchanges, "Tax-Free Exchanges Under §1031," published by Thomson Reuters/West Publishing. Mary Foster continues to update this nearly 800-page book annually.The company is known for its high levels of expertise, professionalism, and customer service. Since 1996, it has co-sponsored a national seminar on advanced issues in like-kind exchanges, which has evolved into a three-day comprehensive conference with Mary Foster as a co-chair since 2004. She has also been a significant figure in the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA), serving as its Past President and former Board Member, and remains active in legislative and administrative efforts related to IRC §1031.1031 Services, Inc. has a broad client base ranging from publicly held companies to individuals, and has facilitated exchanges involving various types of real properties and, prior to January 1, 2018, personal properties like artwork and equipment. The company's growth is attributed to referrals from professional advisors such as CPAs and attorneys, underscoring its reputation in handling both basic and complex exchanges.