To qualify for a 1031 Exchange, Relinquished and Replacement Properties must be qualified as "like-kind," and the transaction must be structured properly. Information for qualified intermediaries or accomodators for real estate withholding and 1031 like-kind exchanges.A 1031 Exchange is not complete without a Qualified Intermediary. In the next section, we will examine the role of the Qualified Intermediary in more detail. One week later, Sharon entered into a 1031 exchange agreement with a qualified intermediary. To complete the exchange, your qualified intermediary must release the sale funds from the original relinquished property to purchase the replacement property. The San Jose office handles all 1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary services for the IPX1031 Northern California region. Find a qualified intermediary for your California 1031 exchange to ensure you can successfully defer capital gains tax on your property transaction. In 2000, IRS adopted Rev. Proc.