Within the real estate industry, ranch brokerages are unique.
AuthorDan Murphy
Dan Murphy 
Dan Murphy has called southwestern Colorado home his entire adult life. His dedication to understanding issues at the heart of western Colorado has been exemplified through his service in numerous arenas. Dan’s work commitment, positive outlook, and approach on wildlife and domestic issues have brought forth progressive, positive, and life altering changes. He has spent a lifetime understanding rivers, western lands, wildlife, and the issues they face. He is currently the Owner/Broker of Team Murphy Realty and M4 Ranch Group a division of Team Murphy Realty, specializing in ranch and recreational properties in Colorado and New Mexico.
Reflecting on Relationships in Land Sales
Within the real estate industry, ranch brokerages are unique.
Moving to the West
Unlike early prospectors who chased riches of silver and gold, today’s pioneers are seeking the riches of community
Rising to the Next Level
Searching for a tried-and-true ranch and land professional is not an easy task. Many companies produce a great website and even spout big sales numbers and large transaction totals.
Value of Tomorrows
With the recent passage of HB21-1233, Colorado has has safeguarded unique ranches and their land-based legacy for landowners, outdoorsmen, agriculture, and wildlife today—and far into the future.
Buy Dirt
From the beginning of time, even long before America was settled, land was one of the most sought after and tightly held assets. Land, and what it provided, was a finite asset and resource which allowed economies and nations to flourish.
Knowing the Ranch Market
One of the biggest laughs we have in this business is the line “I have a guy.” If one thing is a standout of a dedicated ranch broker, it is the fact that broker is the source of the source.
Experience Matters
Colorado RLI prides itself in building a network of brokers who have trust in one another, knowledge of the network of specialties spread across over 130 Colorado RLI Brokers.
Bang for your Buck: A Guide to Understanding Buying Value in a Western Ranch
The most important issue in buying a ranch is understanding what your goals are as a buyer, as a family and as an investor. M4 Ranch Group’s Dan Murphy offers his expert advice.
A Guide to Quality Living on Off-Grid Ranches
Lifestyles in the remote backcountry of the West have entered a new level of comfort with the benefits of today’s off-grid ranches.
Along Came a Hero: A San Juan Trout Stream Is Reborn
High in the San Juan Mountains, nestled under 14,000-foot peaks, lies one of the most picturesque, clear-running trout streams you could ever imagine. This stretch of stream in the San Juans is a perfect example of what was and what could be.
What is the Definition of a Legacy Ranch?
In today’s culture of rapid-pace, multi-screen and readily available information, we often hear of big business tycoons, such as Ted Turner, who own hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchland, but we do not consider their dedication to preserving the very heritage and life of those lands.
Guide to Big Game Licenses on Western Ranches
The West offers so many extraordinary things, from big peaks to big views to the exceptional big game. Dan Murphy, owner of M4 Ranch Group, breaks down everything you need to know about securing a big game license for your western ranch.
“Understanding” Buying Western Ranches
Broker Dan Murphy of M4 Ranch Group offers expert advice about transforming the potential of your ranch asset into a lifetime investment.
A Ranch Within Ranch: Guide to Buying Land in a Ranch Community
More and more people express a desire to own a mountain property as a retreat from the daily grind of city life, with hopes of building a family legacy of experiencing outdoor adventures.
