Answer
Should I sell my multifamily property before doing a 1031 exchange?
In most LA County 1031 scenarios, sellers list the relinquished property first to lock in a buyer and price, then use the 45-day identification window to formally identify replacement properties. Cameron Samimi works both sides of the trade — disposition plus replacement sourcing — so the 45-day clock is manageable. Always coordinate with a qualified intermediary and CPA before closing.
Why list first
Without a contract, you can't trigger the 45-day clock — but you also can't reliably underwrite which replacement options fit your trade. Listing first creates the urgency and price certainty that makes the rest of the exchange work.
How we de-risk it
Because Samimi CRE Advisors transacts on both buy and sell sides constantly, we usually have replacement candidates ready to surface the moment your relinquished property goes under contract.
Local context
This answer reflects how deals actually trade in Cameron Samimi's core coverage area: the South Bay (Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, El Segundo), Long Beach (Alamitos Beach, Belmont Heights, Wrigley, Bixby Knolls, Downtown), and Westside LA. Pricing, rent regulation, and buyer depth differ materially between these submarkets — verify the specifics for your property before acting.
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