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Climb & Compound

Earn an average of $1,285 per closed 1031 exchange.

Flat fee plus revenue share from deal one. Climb tiers, compound your earnings with retroactive bumps, and keep your status year over year. CPAs, realtors, title officers, and advisors welcome.

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A typical mature exchange pays partners

$450K average exchange · 100-day hold · Mature stage

Bronze (1–2 deals/yr) $453
Silver (3–7 deals/yr) $705
Gold (8–15 deals/yr) $957
Platinum (16–29 deals/yr) $1,133
Diamond (30+ deals/yr) $1,285

All payouts at exchange close-out via ACH

Why Partner With Us

Program Benefits for Partners

Join our network of real estate professionals and enjoy exclusive benefits designed to help you grow your business.

Flat fee + revenue share from deal one

Every closed exchange earns a flat fee plus a percentage of net revenue — starting at deal one. No quotas to hit before the rev share kicks in.

Protected Referrals

Your clients are always yours. We never solicit your clients for other services and provide white-label communication options.

Retroactive bumps when you climb

Cross into a higher tier and your prior 12-month deals get topped up to the new rate. Climbing pays you twice — on the next deal and on the deals already done.

Education & Training

Receive comprehensive training on 1031 exchanges, access to exclusive webinars, and continuing education opportunities where applicable.

Dedicated Support

Get priority access to our partner support line, dedicated account managers for Gold+ partners, and real-time exchange status updates.

Pay at close-out, not deal start

ACH lands within 5 business days of formal exchange close-out (typically 90–120 days from start). Payouts are based on real numbers — flat fee plus actual interest earned — not estimates.

Tier Ladder

Five Tiers. Flat Fee Plus Revenue Share.

Every tier earns a flat fee plus a percentage of net revenue per deal. Tiers update on rolling 12-month volume.

Bronze

1–2 deals / 12 mo

$200
flat + 5% rev share
Typical mature
~$453

Silver

3–7 deals / 12 mo

$300
flat + 8% rev share
Typical mature
~$705
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Gold

8–15 deals / 12 mo

$400
flat + 11% rev share
Typical mature
~$957

Platinum

16–29 deals / 12 mo

$475
flat + 13% rev share
Typical mature
~$1,133

Diamond

30+ deals / 12 mo

$475
flat + 16% rev share
Typical mature
~$1,285

"Typical mature" assumes a $450K exchange, 100-day hold. Net revenue = $799 fee + interest earned − $50 variable cost. Rev share applies to net revenue, not gross.
All payouts ACH at exchange close-out (~100 days after start). Failed exchanges receive flat fee only.

Why "Compound"

Two stacking mechanics that grow earnings over time

Most affiliate programs reset every year. Ours rewards you for staying — and for crossing thresholds.

Retroactive Tier Bumps

When you cross into a higher tier mid-year, every prior deal in your rolling 12 months gets topped up to the new tier's rate.

Worked example

  1. You close 7 deals at Silver rates ($705 each = $4,935 total)
  2. Deal #8 in November pushes you into Gold
  3. Within 30 days: $1,764 retroactive bonus lands ($957 − $705) × 7
  4. Plus $957 for deal #8 itself

Tier thresholds turn from arbitrary milestones into pull events. A partner sitting at 6 deals in October has tangible reason to push for two more before year-end.

Tenure Permanence

Hit a tier once. Start the next year one tier below your peak — never back to zero.

Following-year starting tier

Peak achieved Year 2 start
BronzeBronze
SilverBronze
GoldSilver
PlatinumGold
DiamondPlatinum
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Run your own numbers

Adjust deal volume, average exchange size, and hold period. See your tier, per-deal payout, and annual income at a glance.

Partner Support

What Simple 1031 Provides

We equip our partners with everything they need to confidently refer clients and grow their business.

Marketing Materials

Co-branded brochures, flyers, email templates, and digital assets featuring your logo alongside ours.

Partner Portal

Real-time access to referral status, commission tracking, and client exchange progress.

Training & Education

Quarterly webinars, 1031 exchange training, and access to our educational resource library.

Dedicated Support

Priority partner support line, direct access to exchange specialists, and white-glove client service.

Co-Marketing Opportunities

Joint seminars, featured partner spotlights, and collaborative content marketing opportunities.

Partner Resource Kit

Brochures

Print & Digital

Email Templates

Ready to Use

Presentations

Client Meetings

Video Content

Explainer Videos

Calculators

Tax Savings

Market Reports

Quarterly Updates

All materials are co-branded with your logo and contact information.

Get Started

How to Join the Program

Becoming a Simple 1031 partner is easy. Follow these simple steps to start earning referral commissions.

1

Apply Online

Complete our simple partner application. Tell us about your business and how you'd like to collaborate.

2

Welcome Call

Schedule a brief welcome call with our partner team to review the program and answer your questions.

3

Get Trained

Access our partner training resources and receive your co-branded marketing materials.

4

Start Earning

Begin referring clients and earning commissions. Track everything through your partner portal.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our referral program.

Within 5 business days of formal exchange close-out — typically 90–120 days after the deal starts, when the replacement property funds disburse.

This is later than the QI industry standard (which pays at relinquished-property closing) for a reason: we wait until the fee plus the actual interest earned are both fully realized, so your payout is calculated on real numbers rather than estimates. If an exchange busts, you receive the flat fee only — no rev share — since the interest revenue isn't fully earned.

Payment method: ACH to your verified bank account. Each payout includes a one-page calculation statement showing the exchange ID, net revenue, applied tier, and dollar breakdown.

No. Existing partners are grandfathered indefinitely on the legacy flat-fee program ($125 to $250 per referral). The Climb & Compound program applies only to net new partner enrollments.

If you'd like to opt into Climb & Compound voluntarily, contact us — it's a one-way upgrade and we'll move you over.

We never solicit your clients for other services. Our communication is limited to facilitating their 1031 exchange. We offer white-label communication options where all correspondence appears to come from your office. Your client relationships are always protected and respected.
All partners receive access to our Partner Resource Kit, which includes co-branded brochures, email templates, presentation decks, social media graphics, and educational content. We can also create custom materials for high-volume partners. Materials are available in both print-ready and digital formats.
All partners receive access to our secure Partner Portal, where you can track referral status in real-time, view commission history, download statements, and access marketing materials. You'll receive email notifications at key milestones, including when a referral signs up and when commissions are paid.
No, there is absolutely no cost to join our Partner Program. We provide all training, marketing materials, and support at no charge. Our goal is to build mutually beneficial relationships with real estate professionals who want to provide exceptional service to their clients.
Commissions are only paid on completed exchanges. If a referred client decides not to proceed, no commission is earned. However, we maintain the relationship with you as the referring partner, so if they return for a future exchange, you'll still receive credit and commission.
Yes! Simple 1031 facilitates 1031 exchanges in all 50 states. You can refer clients regardless of where their properties are located. We have a national network and can handle exchanges across state lines.

Have more questions about the partner program?

Partner Resources

Everything you need to start referring clients and growing your business.

Partner Application

Apply to join our official referral network.

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Referral Guide for Professionals

Complete guide for realtors, CPAs & attorneys.

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Tax Savings Calculator

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Partner with Simple 1031 and provide your clients with expert 1031 exchange guidance — while earning referral commissions on every completed exchange.

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