Margo McDonnell

Margo McDonnell

Margo McDonnell is President & CEO of 1031 CORP. and a nationally recognized expert in 1031 tax-deferred exchanges with over 30 years of industry experience. She holds the prestigious Certified Exchange Specialist® (CES®) and Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) designations and earned her MBA from Villanova University. Margo is a past President of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) and served on the board of directors for nearly 19 years. She spearheaded industry efforts to launch the Certified Exchange Specialist® Program and was the founding co-chair of the CES® Certification Council. She has also served in various leadership roles within the Realtor® community, including as Affiliate Director of Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® through 2024 where she continues to serve on the Financial Investment Committee and Commercial Chapter Advisory Council. A respected thought leader and advocate, Margo is dedicated to education, industry standards, and client success.

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    Margo McDonnell
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    President & CEO, 1031 CORP
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Wednesday, December 9, 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
417
This is not just another CE course on 1031 exchanges. While many REALTORS® know a 1031 exchange can help clients defer gain, this course goes beyond the basics to explore how Section 1031 can be a...
Thursday, December 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
313
This is not just another CE course on 1031 exchanges. While many REALTORS® know a 1031 exchange can help clients defer gain, this course goes beyond the basics to explore how Section 1031 can be a...