When you sell ag land or investment property in Kings County, a 1031 exchange lets you defer the capital gains tax — but only if you identify and close on replacement property inside tight IRS deadlines. We handle the real estate side so you don't run out of time.
Valley Roots Realty is the real estate side of the exchange. We don't replace your QI or CPA — we work alongside them to find, evaluate, and close the right replacement property before your deadlines hit.
The best exchanges are planned in advance. We begin scouting replacement property options while your relinquished property is still on the market — so you have real candidates lined up when day one hits.
We source ag ground, residential rentals, and income property across Kings County and the surrounding Valley. We know what's on the market, what's quietly available, and what's actually worth the price.
A 1031 exchange lives or dies on execution. We drive the transaction — offers, inspections, negotiations, and closing — with the 180-day window always in view. Your QI handles the funds. We handle the property.
Like-kind is broader than most people think. Ag ground can be exchanged into many types of qualifying real estate — and we source all of it across Kings County and the Central Valley.
Row crops, orchards, vineyards, and open ground across Kings County and the San Joaquin Valley.
Single-family rentals and small multi-family properties in Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, and surrounding towns.
Retail, office, warehouse, and light industrial properties throughout the Central Valley.
Rural parcels, irrigation district ground, and transitional land across Kings and Tulare counties.
From the day your sale closes, two timers start running simultaneously — and neither pauses for weekends, holidays, or market conditions.
The 45-day identification window is where most exchanges run into trouble. In a thin rural market like Kings County, finding the right ground or the right rental in six weeks takes preparation, not luck.
We start the property search before you sell — so you walk into day one with real options already on the table.
Important: Valley Roots Realty provides real estate brokerage services, not tax or legal advice. Whether a 1031 exchange is right for your situation is a decision to make with your CPA, tax attorney, and qualified intermediary.
You must identify your replacement property in writing within 45 days of closing. You can name up to three properties under the standard rule. Miss this window and the exchange fails — full stop.
You must close on your replacement property within 180 days of closing on your relinquished property. This clock starts on day one — not after the 45-day window ends.
Most 1031 exchange buyers are working with an agent who doesn't know the local market — or worse, no agent at all until day 40. We're already here.
Kings County is a thin market. The right parcel, the right rental, the right price — these don't always appear on Zillow with two weeks to go. They come from relationships, local knowledge, and being ahead of the clock.
Ronny Montgomery has worked this market for years — he knows the ground, the water, the neighborhoods, and the landowners. That matters when you're buying on a deadline.
A 1031 exchange doesn't allow for slow-rolling. We keep the transaction moving — offers written, inspections scheduled, title opened — while your QI handles the funds.
We work alongside your QI, CPA, and attorney — not around them. If you don't have a QI yet, we can refer you to qualified intermediaries who know Central Valley ag exchanges.
The first conversation is free. We'll talk through what you're selling, what you're looking for, and whether we're the right fit — before any commitment.
The earlier we connect, the more runway you have to find the right replacement property. Reach out now — no pressure, no obligation, just a real conversation about your options.
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Valley Roots Realty provides real estate brokerage services, not tax or legal advice. All exchange decisions should be made with a qualified CPA, attorney, and intermediary.