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Buy a Business

Buying a Business

Buying a Business with Murphy Business Sales - Pacific Northwest Region

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

Reasons to buy from Murphy Business and Financial of the Pacific Northwest

The Northwest region offers an attractive combination of urban chic, spectacular scenery, and a history of startup entrepreneurial opportunity.

The CNN Money survey canvassed the country to find the 100 best places to live and launch, ranking Bellevue #1 and Portland #6, for the best combination of business advantages and lifestyle appeal.

The rugged beauty of the Northwest attracts entrepreneurs as a place to set up shop. It is the kind of location a skilled labor force will choose, as seen in the regular influx of college graduates. Retirement and investment income are the largest sources of new income in the Pacific Northwest.

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.

Murphy Business Brokers provide 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. Murphy Business works with buyers to engage them in a comprehensive Business Search.

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.

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 Pacific Northwest Region – Oregon & Washington Murphy Business office for professional expertise in buying a business.

Embark on Your Journey to Business Ownership!

Contact our Pacific Northwest Region – Oregon & Washington 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 Pacific Northwest Region Murphy Business Broker Firm services the following states of Oregon and Washington including the cities of Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Everett, Olympia, Kennewick, Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, and Medford.

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