About Us

About the

James G. Murphy Co.

Trusted Auction & Appraisal Services since 1970


With over 50 years of industry expertise, the James G. Murphy Company is a leader in commercial auctions and asset appraisals across the United States. Founded by James G. Murphy in 1970, our company is built on professionalism, integrity, and the belief that 90% of a successful auction happens before auction day.

Why Choose Us?

  • 50+ Years of Proven Success
  • 100+ Auctions Conducted Annually
  • Specialized Teams with 60+ Years Combined Experience
  • No Minimum – No Reserve Auctions
  • Strategic Advertising That Delivers Buyers

What We Do:

Whether you're selling a single item or liquidating an entire facility, we handle it all:

  • Consignment Auctions
  • Full Facility Liquidations
  • Complete Appraisal Services
  • All Online Public Auctions; On-site & Off-site

We work with:

  • Business owners (large & small)
  • Individuals
  • Attorneys
  • Government agencies
  • Financial institutions

How We Maximize Your Auction Value -

Our philosophy: Preparation is everything.

Before every sale, we:

  • Assess items for optimal presentation
  • Professionally stage and display merchandise
  • This meticulous prep results in higher bidder confidence—and higher returns.

Our Auction Facilities



Marysville, WA (Headquarters)

  • 6-acre yard + warehouse for machinery, tools, vehicles, and more
  • Hosts the "JGM BIG THREE" every other month of the year (February, April, June, August, October, December)
    • Unused Shipping Containers, Attachments, Inventory & Rolling Stock
    • Marysville Heavy Equipment, Contractor Equipment & Vehicles
    • Marysville Tools & Equipment
  • 100+ Off-Site Auctions Across the U.S.
  • 80% of our auctions are held at customer sites
  • Our mobile crews clean, organize, and stage each site for maximum impact

Marketing That Moves Buyers

Getting qualified bidders to your auction is our top priority. Our marketing team creates customized campaigns using:

  • Industry-targeted brochures to proven buyers
  • Targeted print, radio, and digital ads
  • Social media promotion across key platforms
  • Dedicated listings on MurphyAuction.com, updated daily for a global buyer base



"I wanted to put into writing how much your effort, along with all those at James G. Murphy, meant to me in the sale of my equipment at your auction.  After over 44 years in business, the decision to move in another direction was not easy, however your honest evaluation and up front open communication made the difficult process a bit easier to handle. I appreciate the time you all took in making me feel comfortable with whatever decision I came to, assuring me that James G. Murphy would do all that it could to make the sale of my equipment a success. Thanks again to you and all those involved at James G. Murphy for making me feel that you were treating my equipment as if it were your own."
Jay Bales, President, Sea-Port Dozing Development INC