About Mary Murphy

Mary enjoys an exceptional reputation and is known for being considerate, direct, and trustworthy. Her clients will tell you that she goes out of her way to identify and adjust to their needs and provide excellent customer service. Listen to what her client’s Wes and Torrey said about her…

"Selling real estate is an art requiring much experience with human behavior, knowledge of the market, and negotiating skills. Preparing the home for sale requires much more than a sign and advertising. This is the second home that Mary has sold for us Through her commitment to preparation quality, customer focus, attention to detail, and negotiating skills, we sold our San Mateo home within a week, exceeding our expectations in both time and price. Mary Murphy is truly an honest, trustworthy agent, and we highly recommend her for either selling or buying your home." 

Mary is a graduate of London University, where she majored in History and Drama and obtained a teaching degree. She believes in transparency and in educating her clients so they have the information they need to make their best real estate decisions.

Mary grew up in London and spent several years teaching at Winston Churchill Secondary School in Kent, England. Mary’s interest in real estate began soon after she moved to California. She jumped right in at the deep end at a time of high-interest rates and a challenging real estate market learning to put deals together under adverse conditions giving her a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring to her clients. She has served as President, Executive Secretary, New Member Chair, and Communications Chair, for Burlingame Rotary Club. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Palcare, a non-profit 501(c)(3) childcare center located in Burlingame. She appreciates and enjoys all the cities and towns of the Bay Area and what they have to offer. From downtown Burlingame Avenue to the new Guild Theater in Menlo Park, every town has its own character and lifestyle. 

Mary has two sons. Ben is a senior video game designer and lives in Austin, Texas. Her youngest son, Robert Doyle, joined her in real estate a few years ago. She lives in Atherton with her partner Howard, enjoying travel, dining, good wines, music, reading history and crime books, and watching the latest British detective series. They share their home with their Bernedoddles, Winston and Lola.