Stephen O'Hara
Chief Executive Officer

With a love for ‘all things American’ and a passion for the quintessential Southern California lifestyle, Stephen has always seen things a little differently than others in the real estate industry. He’s 150% Consumer Centric. He’s always believed that people buy, he never ‘sells’.

At age 12 Stephen O’Hara, was named one of America’s youngest entrepreneurs, and in 1980 he was named to the ‘Franchise 500’ list by Entrepreneur magazine. Never content to rest on his laurels, Stephen continues to re-invent himself and the way he does business. When he received the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 he was also stunned to learn that he ranked #14 from amongst the 106,000 RE/MAX agents worldwide.

He is often asked to share his story and he is happy to acquiesce, explaining that his life’s work is one of passion, unconditional love, patience and a history of turning ‘scars into stars’. His life story includes bankruptcy, the heart-wrenching, wrongful, loss of life of two close family members, wrong partners, and yes...yearly sales in excess of $55 million! With a career sales total of over One Billion Dollars, Stephen was propelled into real estate sales history when he became one of only 25 REALTORS® to be featured in the popular book, BILLION DOLLAR AGENT (Kantor).

Stephen has paid his dues. He has started and owned businesses on both a local and national level, including several national brand real estate offices where he recruited and mentored over 500 Associates. Stephen has a strong sense of marketing and communications skills. His academic background includes law and accounting as well as a strong background in franchise/licensing. He has an unwavering belief that success follows when you take care of the consumer. In fact, it’s the cornerstone of his entire business career. And, it’s worked.

Here’s an excerpt from an interview with Stephen:

I have three major passions in my life – God, then my family, and then my career. I’m blessed and delighted to have been able to combine all three...my wonderfully talented daughter Ashley has been working with me since she was 14 years old. I’ve learned that life can only be ‘lived forward’ and understood backwards, which is why I believe we learn more from our adversities, than from our successes. I have faith in God, and in the knowledge that ‘nothing’ is the end of the world, and that I’m better served by moving forward. I learn from my mistakes and move on. I am purpose driven and I’m passionate about what I do.

Stephen is a visionary who provides a vital link between the administrative and marketing/sales functions. He excels in being able to think and communicate in two very distinct styles: globally and linearly. It's that extraordinary ability to take lofty visions and bring them down to earth that makes him an invaluable resource. Strategic planning wrapped in wisdom and understanding is the talent for which Stephen is best known.

In the late 1980’s Stephen made arrangements with Parent Relocation Council® (PRC) to be their EXCLUSIVE representative in Orange County, CA. Stephen used the PRC brand to introduce himself to local buyers, sellers and business people. PRC helped firmly establish him as a unique REALTOR® in his market.

In late 2004 Stephen asked PRC if they would be interested in offering their unique Managed Benefits to home buyers and sellers on a national level. PRC simply said, "Let's do it!" Stephen acquired PRC and began winding down his stellar career with The RE/MAX® Organization so that he could focus 100% of his time and resources on building PRC.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, remember, if you hire any REALTOR® you might be taking a risk that you don’t need to take. If you hire a PRC Council Member, it’s my personal goal to see that you enjoy a stress-free move along with peace of mind.

Through the years, Stephen has had the pleasure of talking to agents nationwide. REALTORS® always ask Stephen to explain "how" he works. In his own words, Stephen says, "If you are interested, I’m happy to share every secret I have with you. My personal dream would be fulfilled if every REALTOR® cared about serving the Consumer first." If you are a REALTOR® interested in serving our customers in your community, we invite you to LEARN MORE.

And finally, be passionate about what you do, and success will follow!