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M4 Ranch Group is a nationally recognized brokerage focused on premium ranch, hunting, recreation and agricultural properties across the Mountain West. Known for its strong presence in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming, the company has built its reputation on integrity, market knowledge and a deep understanding of the land itself.
M4 Ranch Group combines regional expertise with broad marketing reach, helping buyers and sellers navigate complex ranch transactions with confidence. Its brokers emphasize more than acreage and improvements—they understand water, wildlife, recreational value, agricultural potential, and the legacy that often comes with owning western land. That full-spectrum perspective has helped position M4 Ranch Group as a trusted name in western ranch real estate and a consistent top producer recognized by the REALTORS® Land Institute’s APEX Awards.
Dan Murphy, ALC, plays a central role in that success as a partner, broker and one of the driving forces behind the company’s growth and identity. Licensed in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming, he brings decades of hands-on business and land experience to his work with clients.
His background extends well beyond traditional brokerage. Before helping lead M4 Ranch Group, Dan owned and operated restaurants, a bakery, a guest resort and a respected outfitting business that worked across Colorado, Montana, Alaska and Texas for more than 20 years. That range of entrepreneurial experience gives him a practical understanding of land use, operations, recreation and investment value. It also allows him to relate to ranch owners, sportsmen and buyers seeking both lifestyle and asset quality.
Dan’s credibility in the land business is reinforced by his service and leadership throughout the industry. He has served on numerous wildlife and conservation boards and has played a prominent role within the REALTORS® Land Institute, including serving as Colorado President and most recently as National President. Those positions reflect both his professionalism and his standing among land brokers nationwide.
At M4 Ranch Group, Dan helps shape a company culture rooted in stewardship, trusted relationships and results—qualities that continue to distinguish the firm in the competitive western land market.
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