Reverse Exchange Pricing

We do a lot of reverse exchange transactions each and every month. In fact, we have seen an increase in reverse exchanges this year compared to what we thought we would see given the real estate market.

How Much is Not Enough and How Much is Too Much

The question we obviously get asked often is how much should we expect to pay for a reverse exchange transaction? Reverse exchange providers are still feeling their way along the pricing models to a certain extent. We see prices that run from $1,800.00 (which should really, really scare you) to well over $25,000.00, which is absolutely rediculous (unless it is a huge transaction).

Complicated Tax Deferred Exchanges

Reverse exchanges are complicated tax-deferred exchange strategies that should not be taken lightly. We have seen many pricing models in the industry, and generally, the lower fees are nightmares waiting to happen, while the really high end fees are taking advantage of the real estate investor.

Competent Reverse Exchange Servicers

Generally, competent reverse exchange servicers are going to be charging somewhere between $5,000.00 and $8,000.00, which should include the reverse exchange services, the documentation, any consulting needed to get the job completed, and the set-up maintenance and dissolution costs and service for the separate LLC that is set-up for each individual reverse 1031 exchange transaction.