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Buying a Business

Buying a Business with Murphy Business Sales - Central Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

Murphy Business is a leading Central Shenandoah Valley, Virginia business brokerage in affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. These connections help reveal the greatest opportunities for buying a business. The benefits of choosing Murphy Business as your partner, reach beyond what a local real estate or business sales firm can offer.

When choosing the Murphy Business - Central Shenandoah Valley, Virginia (VA) team, you will have a professional partner represent you through the entire process and answer all of your questions on how to buy a business. All of our professionals have owned or managed a business in the past, which gives us first-hand experience to help guide our clients through the process of buying a business.

Why Buy a Business in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

  • More than 11,300 high-tech companies operate in Virginia and at least 60 firms with annual revenue of over $600 million are headquartered in Virginia, which results in multiples of millions in ancillary services with small businesses
  • Virginia is headquarters to 32 Fortune 1000 firms
  • Virginia ranks third among the 50 states as a recipient of federal R&D funds
  • Virginia ranks in the top 10 in labor productivity in the U.S.
  • Virginia ranks 10th in terms of venture capital deals and 11th for total venture dollars invested
  • Virginia ranked 12th in the nation in 2008 for being the most livable state, as rated by CQ Press

How to Buy a Business

Murphy Business provides assistance to buyers through every step of the buying process to find a business for sale that matches your needs. The experienced business brokers who have owned or managed a business in the past will walk you through how to buy a business. Our network provides access to thousands of businesses for sale, many of which are not released to the public, in turn allowing the most aggregate view of possibilities.

Once a prospective business is identified, our valuation professionals provide buyers a fair market value of the business for sale to ensure you are receiving the maximum value for your dollars spent. Our banker connections will assist in arranging traditional financing or an SBA business loan if needed.


Murphy Business helps connect buyers and sellers daily and pilot them through the entire buying process. We will customize your search to present you the most suitable businesses.


If you would like to buy a business, Murphy Business in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia can be your one-stop business brokerage firm. Finding the right business for sale can be overwhelming with all the opportunities available. Murphy Business will work with you to help narrow down suitable businesses that fit your needs and make buying a business a successful experience.

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 Central Shenandoah Valley, Virginia (VA) Murphy Business office for professional expertise in buying a business.

Embark on Your Journey to Business Ownership!

Contact our Central Shenandoah Valley, Virginia (VA) 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.



The Central Shenandoah Valley, Virginia (VA) Murphy Business Brokerage Firm services the following cities: Staunton, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Lexington, Roanoke, Winchester, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Clifton Forge, Buena Vista, Salem, Covington, Radford, and Pulaski.

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