Backed by the National Association of Realtors’ 2025 REACH Commercial Scale Up program, 1031 Specialists is becoming the go-to 1031 exchange services firm for real estate agents across the country.
1031 Specialists has been selected by the prestigious National Association of Realtors’ 2025 REACH Commercial scale up program – making it the first Qualified Intermediary ever invited to join REACH. This milestone marks a turning point in a niche long overdue for innovation. With a mission to modernize and demystify the 1031 exchange process, 1031 Specialists is quickly becoming the firm real estate agents trust most to help clients defer taxes and build long-term wealth.
Founded to challenge the outdated norms of traditional exchange services firms, 1031 Specialists was born out of frustration with the industry’s opaque pricing, poor investor education, disappointing client experience and lack of modern technology.
“Real estate investors were handing over large sums of money to intermediaries that pooled client funds, lacked transparency, failed to leverage new tools and technology, and generally forgot that this is a client service business,” said founder Jon Hilley. “We believed then, as we do now, that investors deserve better.” Years of successful transactions later, 1031 Specialists has saved clients tens of millions in taxes – proof that its client-first, tech-forward approach works.
Now, through its association with REACH, 1031 Specialists is leading the conversation on how tax deferral strategies can be used more effectively by investors and real estate professionals alike.
“The 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — tools in real estate investing,” said Bob Gillespie, Managing Partner at REACH Commercial. “At its core, it’s a simple three-step process that can unlock significant value when done right. With the backing of REACH, 1031 Specialists will help more agents and brokers demystify the process, deliver more value to their clients, and ultimately win more business.”
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