Exhibit

We have issued our report dated March 30, 2015, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules included in the Annual Report of VEREIT, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of VEREIT, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-176714 and No. 333-192587).