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Buy a Business

Buying a Business

Buying a Business with Murphy Business Sales - Bucks County, PA

  • Determine What Type of Business to Buy

    We’ll work with you to understand what kind of business you are looking for and why. We’ll also work to understand your personal history and experiences so that we can help find you a business that you’ll be happy and successful in.

  • Find The Right Business

    Once we understand what kind of business to look for, we’ll go to work finding you the right business. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a year and depends on the type and size of business that you are looking for.

  • Make An Offer To Purchase

    Once we’ve located the right business we’ll put together an offer to purchase. This is a detailed contract that spells out the purchase price, closing date, exactly what you are purchasing as well as any contingencies that may be necessary in order to protect you.

  • Negotiate And Structure A Deal

    We will be the go-between in the negotiation between the seller and buyer and will work diligently to ensure that everyone comes away happy. Murphy Business has relationships with some of the premier loan brokerage firms in the country. These firms have relationships with hundreds of lenders and the expertise to know which ones to go to for which types of deals.

  • Perform Due Diligence

    During the due diligence period, you will make sure that everything is in order for the business. We will facilitate this happening, as well as be there to smooth over any hiccups that may come up to ensure that the deal happens.

  • Finalize Closing

    Once due diligence has been performed and everything is in order the buyer and seller will attend the closing where all necessary documents are signed and any loans are finalized.

How to Buy a Business

Buy a business with confidence. Our experienced business brokers help each buyer find the right business for sale that matches their financial and personal goals.

Our professionals will thoroughly evaluate your purchase requirements and perform a business search. Next, we will present a list of qualified candidates that meet your needs. Our valuation experts will then establish fair market value of any business for sale, to ensure you receive the maximum value for your expenditure.

If needed, we can use our banking contacts to assist you in arranging to finance, both traditional and SBA small business loans. Murphy will continue to offer you guidance through closing, the end of the buying process.

The Buying Process

  • Identifying Parameters

    Your Murphy broker will assess your skills, interests, experience, and goals to tailor the search for businesses that fit your needs.

  • Locating Solid Opportunities

    Your broker will sift through businesses to find ones with solid financials and suitability, including franchise options.

  • Arranging Meetings and Site Visits

    Your broker will handle scheduling appointments and site visits, freeing up your time.

  • Assisting with Determining Business Value

    Leverage your broker’s expertise in negotiation and deal structuring.

  • Handling Negotiations and the Offer to Purchase

    Your broker will guide negotiations, ensuring a smooth transaction adhering to regulations and financing requirements.

  • Obtaining the Paperwork Necessary to Close

    Utilize standardized forms recognized by professionals to streamline the closing process.

  • Managing the Due Diligence Process

    Your broker will help navigate the complex due diligence phase, ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained.

  • Post-Closing

    Your broker will be there at closing and beyond to address any post-closing issues that arise.

Call your Bucks County (PA) Murphy Business office for professional expertise in buying a business.

Embark on Your Journey to Business Ownership!

Contact our Bucks County (PA) office to explore purchasing a business, benefiting from our extensive market exposure and efficient processes.


Murphy will guide you through the entire journey, from evaluating potential businesses to finding suitable opportunities, qualifying sellers, and successfully navigating the purchase process to closing.

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