“I'd sell, but the tax hit feels too big.”
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We help you keep more of your equity
When you sell appreciated real estate, several layers of tax can take a big bite. Equity Exit Pros helps owners explore legal, established strategies to defer or reduce that tax, so a sale doesn't feel like a penalty.
We're not a faceless service. We're Real Estate Professionals with a combined 23 years of helping you understand your options & partner with the best pros in tax and legal advice.
The layers that surprise people
- Federal capital-gains tax on the appreciation
- Depreciation recapture from your landlord years
- State income tax, depending on where you are
- Possibly the net investment income tax on top
Stacked together, that's why selling can feel so expensive, and why a strategy matters.
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We map your options
We help you understand which strategies could fit, in plain language, no jargon, no pressure.
We connect the right pros
Exchanges, trusts, and tax structures need qualified specialists. We coordinate the right people so it's done correctly.
If a tax bill is the only thing keeping you, let's talk.
Owners of appreciated property
Rentals, land, commercial, a long-held home. Anyone who feels locked in by the tax bill.
Landlords ready to step back
Tired of being a landlord, but you don't want a giant capital-gains hit on the way out.
Trustees & families
Handling the sale of property held in a trust or estate, and you want it done cleanly.
Get oriented before you decide.
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5 articles
Delaware Statutory Trusts, explained without the jargon
A way to do a 1031 exchange into professionally managed real estate without being a hands-on landlord, what it gives you, and what it asks you to give up.
Jun 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Tax SavingsTired of being a landlord, but dreading the tax bill?
Options for owners who want out of active real estate without handing a big chunk of equity to capital-gains tax.
Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Trust SalesSelling property held in a trust: what trustees should know
Selling real estate from a trust or estate has its own timing, basis, and proceeds considerations. A gentle orientation for trustees and families.
Jun 14, 2026 · 4 min read
1031 Exchange1031 exchanges, explained without the jargon
How a like-kind exchange lets real-estate investors defer capital-gains tax by reinvesting, and the rules that trip people up.
Jun 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Tax SavingsWhy selling appreciated property feels so expensive
A plain-language look at what actually gets taxed when you sell appreciated real estate, and why owners feel “locked in.”
Jun 10, 2026 · 4 min read
“Dev ran the numbers with his CPA before we ever listed. The coordination gave us clarity we didn't have before, and confidence to move forward. We closed well above asking with no surprises on the tax side.”
Michael & Sandra T.
Los Altos · Sold 2024 · Owned 18 years
“I'd been stuck for three years because the tax question felt too big to answer. After a single strategy session with Dev and his CPA, I finally understood my options. We listed two months later with a real plan.”
Ramesh K.
Palo Alto · Sold 2024 · Owned 22 years
“I assumed we understood our capital gains exposure, but Dev recommended we evaluate multiple scenarios before listing. The strategy session surfaced timing considerations and structuring options we hadn't considered. The difference between guessing and deciding with data was significant.”
Anita S.
Cupertino · Owned 19 years
“Brad worked with me on some investment alternatives with my real estate portfolio. He is extremely competent and knowledgeable but the thing I valued most about him is his integrity. He consistently worked for my benefit, putting aside any focus on his compensation. There was not even a whiff of self-interest in his work. It was all about what would benefit me the most. He's a class act.”
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About the Founders
Brad Pickens
DRE# 02007206 · Broker
Brad has spent the last 10 years advising clients and assisting investors, home owners, & Trust sellers with 1031 exchanges and investment optimization. From preparing their home for sale & getting them the most money all the way to reinvestment and deferring capital gains tax, Brad has you covered.
Dev Singh
DRE# 01943535 · Realtor
For over 12 years, Dev has worked with Silicon Valley homeowners navigating complex transactions. From high-appreciation sales and investor dispositions to multi-offer negotiations in Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Cupertino. He's facilitated over $250M in Bay Area residential transactions and built his practice around coordinated exits for homeowners navigating significant appreciation.
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