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1031 Exchange Solutions Provider Joins Marcus & Millichap’s Preferred Partner Program

Via Connect CRE · July 24, 2026
Compiled by Real Estate Trail Editorial · July 24, 2026

Why this matters

The inclusion of a technology-driven 1031 exchange intermediary into Marcus & Millichap’s Preferred Partner Program underscores a subtle but meaningful shift in how institutional and high-net-worth investors approach tax-efficient capital recycling in US commercial real estate. As 1031 exchanges remain a critical mechanism for deferring capital gains taxes and preserving investment momentum, the adoption of tech-enabled solutions signals growing demand for streamlined, scalable, and transparent transaction workflows. This development reflects broader institutional pressures to optimize operational efficiency amid a complex regulatory environment and heightened market volatility. For allocators and capital markets professionals, the partnership suggests that established brokerage platforms are increasingly integrating ancillary services that facilitate deal execution beyond traditional brokerage functions. It also hints at evolving investor expectations around speed and certainty in exchange transactions, which can influence portfolio repositioning strategies and liquidity management. While not a direct indicator of sector fundamentals, this move aligns with a market environment where capital preservation and tax strategy are paramount, especially as lending conditions tighten and investors seek to maximize after-tax returns. The integration of tech-powered intermediaries may thus become a differentiator in competitive deal sourcing and execution.

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Excerpt from Connect CRE:
Marcus & Millichap announced that Deferred, the first and only technology-powered qualified intermediary transforming 1031 exchanges for everyday real estate investors, has joined Marcus & Millichap’s Preferred Partne…
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