Real estate transactions

No matter what type of real estate transaction – buying property, selling land, acquiring new developments - our real estate experts can help you take advantage of the right opportunities at the right time. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Watkins Meegan has assisted clients in hundreds of complex and simple real estate transactions involving office, retail, industrial, land and residential properties.

Our knowledge of real estate/property management, development and financing allows you to get the best deal for your money and your business. We’ll review and evaluate transaction documents and suggest term amendments and negotiating points. You’ll benefit from our expertise and insight with a real estate transaction that minimizes tax responsibility and maximizes owner benefits.

Watkins Meegan’s real estate transaction services include: 

• Due diligence
• Property acquisition structuring
• Financial abstracts of leases
• Property cash flow and resale
• Tax consequences of ownership and sale
• Feasibility studies
• Lease vs. purchase analysis
• Like-kind exchanges

1031 Exchanges 
A 1031 exchange of qualified like-kind property can be a significant tax savings strategy, but these transactions often require complex calculations and determinations. Additionally a valid 1031 exchange must meet certain IRS requirements. Watkins Meegan’s in-depth knowledge of the tax code and IRS regulations helps ensure you’ll maximize the tax-deferred benefits of 1031 property exchanges.