Banker Exchange, LLC

07/31/2026

Happy 2-Year Work Anniversary, Carrington! 🎉

For the past two years, Carrington Porter has been one of the first friendly voices you'll hear when you call Banker Exchange, and one of the first smiling faces you'll see when you walk through our doors.

Her positive attitude, genuine kindness, and can-do spirit make our office a better place every single day. Whether she's keeping things running behind the scenes, welcoming clients, or sharing stories about the her dogs, Carrington brings warmth and optimism to everything she does.

Thank you, Carrington, for two wonderful years of dedication, laughter, and heart. We're grateful to have you on the Banker Exchange team and can't wait to see what the years ahead have in store.

Happy Anniversary! 💚

07/28/2026

Join us for the SAR REALTOR® Meet Up | Happy Hour, an opportunity exclusively for Spartanburg Association of Realtors Inc. members and affiliates to connect in a relaxed, casual setting.

Whether you're looking to expand your network, swap ideas with fellow REALTORS®, celebrate recent wins, or simply unwind after the workday, we'd love to see you there.

📍 AC Lounge at the AC Hotel
🗓 Thursday, August 6, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

SAR members and affiliates only.

Register here: https://spartanburgassociationofrealtors.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/jKF5vVkuZCkCE

07/20/2026

When it comes to 1031 exchanges, few forms generate more questions than IRS Form 8824.

Join Banker Exchange President Steve Chacon, CPA, CES®, CDEI for the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) Summer Webinar Series as he takes a deep dive into the form used to report like-kind exchanges to the IRS.

With more than 20 years of exclusive 1031 exchange experience, Steve is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Exchange Specialist®, former FEA President, and one of the industry's leading educators. If you're looking to strengthen your understanding of Form 8824 and the reporting requirements surrounding 1031 exchanges, you won't want to miss this session.

📅 July 29
🎓 1 hour of CES® credit pending approval

Register here: https://fea.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=103&Itemid=115&year=2026&month=07&day=29&title=fea-summer-webinar-series--form-8824-a-deep-dive&uid=234027fb11bef818092507bb98670097

07/07/2026

We loved chatting with Houses & Then Some Inc. about all things 1031 exchanges!

Our Senior Exchange Coordinator, Jamie Kingdom, CES, recently sat down with the team at Houses & Then Some to talk about how 1031 exchanges can help real estate investors defer capital gains taxes, keep more equity working for them, and continue building their investment portfolios.

A big thank you to Houses & Then Some for inviting Jamie to share her expertise and helping make the world of 1031 exchanges a little easier for investors to navigate!

Check out the full blog to learn more about how a 1031 exchange could fit into your real estate investment strategy.

Over the years, Houses & Then Some, Inc has worked with several clients who have used 1031 Exchanges to turn smaller residential investment properties

07/03/2026

In observance of Independence Day, Banker Exchange will be closed on Friday, July 3. 🇺🇸

Our offices will reopen Monday, July 6, and our team will be ready to assist with all your 1031 exchange needs.

We wish you a safe, relaxing, and happy Fourth of July weekend!

06/15/2026

After decades in the 1031 exchange industry, one thing remains true: there is always something new to learn, discuss, and prepare for.

Fresh off the Federation of Exchange Accommodators Mid-Year Meeting in Washington, D.C., Banker Exchange President Steve Chaconshares his thoughts on the value of industry collaboration, advocacy, and staying engaged in the conversations shaping the future of like-kind exchanges.

Take a few minutes to read Steve's latest update:

The need for direct legislative engagement has risen from historical threats to either place limitations on or eliminate Section 1031 to raise revenue for the Treasury. While there are currently no direct threats to this powerful tool, every election year can result in proposals that are potentially...

06/08/2026

Not every investment property comes with four walls and a roof.

Tomorrow, we're proud to sponsor "10 Things You Need to Know About Land" at the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®, a Continuing Education program designed to help agents better understand the opportunities, research tools, and considerations that come with land transactions.

If you're attending, be sure to stop by and say hello. We'll be there sharing resources and answering questions about 1031 exchanges and investment property strategies.

See you at GGAR!

05/29/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who joined 1031education.com's recent Continuing Education programs across South Carolina and North Carolina.

The best Continuing Education programs don’t just help professionals earn credits. They help them walk away feeling more confident, informed, and prepared for real-world conversations with clients.

If your organization is looking for Continuing Education offerings focused on 1031 exchanges and real estate tax strategies, we’d love to connect and explore bringing a program to your team.

05/27/2026

Longer days have a way of making people pause and take stock of where they’re headed. ☀️

Summer isn’t just a season for slowing down. It can also be a season for growth, reflection, reinvention, and investing in the version of yourself you’re still becoming.

Here’s to chasing what “might be.”

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Banker Exchange will be closed Monday, May 25.

We’ll reopen Tuesday, May 26 and be ready to assist with all your 1031 exchange needs.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.