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 was amazed at how realistic your predictions were regarding auction results. In market conditions like they are I was not sure what to expect. Although as a seller we may never be happy with the number, you called it like you saw it. I do appreciate that.  Your staff is amazing. They handled the details with great care and had the knowledge to process even the items that had strings attached.  Again, Thank you! You made the decision to downsize a bit more tolerable than I thought possible."
- Tom Walrath Jr.,  Walrath Trucking