Seeking some advice and feedack from those who have had to use a qualified intermediary to handle their 1031's.  

Hi all, so I'm looking into a 1031 exchange and from what I've read online and throughout the forums, the qualified intermediary (QI), is basically a non-regulated sector? 

We are a Qualified Intermediary service so will typically be called in by one of our clients or potential clients to explain to a seller how they can use this strategy.  

Hi BP Community,I'm living in Mesa, Arizona and looking for a 1031 intermediary who is knowledgeable not only with 1031 exchanges but also with business entities.

Can anyone recommend a good a Qualified Intermediary in the Detroit Metro area for a 1031 Exchange?

I am looking for some stories of the best and worst experiences that you have had with a qualified intermediary in your 1031 exchanges.

If not then the 1031 is a no go from the get go because it requires that a qualified intermediary be in place prior to closing of the sale.  

Hi all, I live in Northeast Ohio and am looking for a reputable intermediary to work with.Any recommendations?

., You'll find a fairly close range of fees for a national footprint intermediary and it shouldn't break your bank. 

Here are just a few of the reasons I've chosen to get licensed in several states:-  Getting access to listed properties without having another agent present;-  Getting information about property condition through MLS pictures;-  Getting information about seller motivation through MLS private remarks;-  Having the ability to communicate directly with my buyers' lender;-  Having the ability to communicate directly with my buyers' appraiser;- Having the ability to communicate directly with my buyers' inspector;- Having the ability to sweeten an offer by passing my commission to the other party's agent;- Having the ability to submit offers on HUD properties without an intermediary;- Having the ability to print potential comps for appraisers to encourage a strong appraisal;- Getting access to disclosure statements from previous sales;- Getting access to price change history on properties I'm considering purchasing;- Providing negotiating leverage when the other party is represented;- Providing the ability to negotiate short sales (in some states) and submit short sale offers directly to the lender.