REENA O'HARA
With a career spanning over two decades across the legal, real estate, and business sectors, Reena O’Hara brings a uniquely comprehensive approach to business brokerage and exit planning. As a Business Broker, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and licensed California Real Estate Broker, Reena helps business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs strategically plan, grow, and transition their businesses while maximizing value and minimizing risk.
Licensed in real estate since 2018 and active in property management since 2010, Reena’s expertise bridges business sales, commercial real estate, and operational strategy. Her deep legal background—rooted in over 20 years of experience in the legal industry—provides her with a sophisticated understanding of contracts, entity formation, compliance, and deal structure.
Reena’s professional journey began in 2003, working alongside attorneys specializing in real estate, business, contracts, and employment law. This experience honed her ability to guide clients through the complexities of business formation, operational transitions, and transaction management with precision and professionalism.
Beyond brokerage, Reena has extensive experience in business development, human resources, and organizational operations—from policy creation and hiring systems to performance management and employee training programs. She has overseen business relocations, implemented disaster recovery plans, and developed operational protocols that strengthen companies from within.
Her marketing acumen further enhances her value to clients. Reena has designed and executed effective promotional strategies, websites, and digital campaigns to position businesses for growth and successful transitions.
Whether you’re buying, selling a business or commercial property, or preparing to exit or scale your business, Reena provides a holistic, legally informed, and results-driven approach to every engagement.
With a career spanning over two decades across the legal, real estate, and business sectors, Reena O’Hara brings a uniquely comprehensive approach to business brokerage and exit planning. As a Business Broker, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and licensed California Real Estate Broker, Reena helps business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs strategically plan, grow, and transition their businesses while maximizing value and minimizing risk.
Licensed in real estate since 2018 and active in property management since 2010, Reena’s expertise bridges business sales, commercial real estate, and operational strategy. Her deep legal background—rooted in over 20 years of experience in the legal industry—provides her with a sophisticated understanding of contracts, entity formation, compliance, and deal structure.
Reena’s professional journey began in 2003, working alongside attorneys specializing in real estate, business, contracts, and employment law. This experience honed her ability to guide clients through the complexities of business formation, operational transitions, and transaction management with precision and professionalism.
Beyond brokerage, Reena has extensive experience in business development, human resources, and organizational operations—from policy creation and hiring systems to performance management and employee training programs. She has overseen business relocations, implemented disaster recovery plans, and developed operational protocols that strengthen companies from within.
Her marketing acumen further enhances her value to clients. Reena has designed and executed effective promotional strategies, websites, and digital campaigns to position businesses for growth and successful transitions.
Whether you’re buying, selling a business or commercial property, or preparing to exit or scale your business, Reena provides a holistic, legally informed, and results-driven approach to every engagement.
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- City: Pismo Beach
- State: California
- Postal Code: 93449
- Country: United States
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