Who Is Ana Horga?

About Ana 

Ana didn't grow up dreaming about real estate. She grew up in Romania, studied in the Netherlands, worked in Belgium, built a career in tech in California, and somewhere in the middle of all that, she fell in love with the South Bay and never left.

That winding path turned out to be the best possible training for this work. She's navigated unfamiliar systems, communicated across cultures, made high-stakes decisions with imperfect information, and figured out how to make a place feel like home from scratch (numerous times!). Now she helps other people do the same thing — whether they're buying their first home, selling a property they've loved for decades, or planting roots in a community they're just getting to know.

Ana holds three industry certifications: Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS), Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN), and Strategic Pricing Specialist (SPS) — meaning she brings specialized expertise whether you're buying your first home, negotiating a complex deal, or building an investment portfolio.


Beyond Real Estate: Entrepreneur and Community Leader

Ana is also an accomplished entrepreneur, running a successful massage therapy practice that reflects her natural ability to connect, care, and lead with integrity. Her dedication to service extends beyond business. As an active community volunteer, she earned the Integrity Award from the Beach Cities Health District for her contributions to local wellness initiatives.

Her clients — from first-time buyers to seasoned investors — value her discretion, professionalism, and genuine commitment to their goals. Ana’s approach is thoughtful and refined, rooted in honesty and empathy. She believes that luxury isn’t about price; it’s about the quality of the experience, attention to detail, and the sense of ease that comes with exceptional service.


Balancing Life, Work, and Family

At home, Ana balances her thriving career with her most meaningful role — being a mom. Her ability to juggle responsibilities while remaining grounded and approachable makes her both effective and relatable. She has an eye for design, a global mindset, and a deep appreciation for what “home” truly means.

When she’s not working, you’ll find her traveling, boogie boarding with her boys, or playing beach volleyball. In the evenings, she might be singing karaoke or unwinding with a pint of Häagen-Dazs coffee ice cream and a favorite rom-com.


A Mission Rooted in Care

Ana knows what it feels like to build a life somewhere new. That's not a talking point, it's the reason she takes this work personally. Her mission is simple: to help clients move forward confidently, whether they’re buying their first home, expanding their investment portfolio, or relocating to the California coast.

With Ana, every step feels supported, every detail is managed, and every client is treated like family, with warmth, respect, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Ana Horga

Ana Horga McLachlan, REALTOR®

DRE # 02148893

(310) 927-7380

ana@anahorga.com

Coldwell Banker Realty - Palos Verdes

68 Malaga Cove Plaza

Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

What People Say about Working with Ana

Ana continuously exceeded our expectations! She patiently helped us through every step of our purchase and was kind and knowledgable beyond our dreams. Ana is a one-in-a-million realtor. She made our real estate transaction feel like a warm hug. Too bad I can only give 5 stars - she deserves so many more!

Ana Horga was the real estate agent we chose to sell our Torrance condo. Ana is a hard worker, hosting several open houses and handling the reams of paperwork required in the sale. Her communication skills are excellent, always keeping us informed of the latest events and has a great personality. Easy to work with!

We had the pleasure of working with Ana, the listing agent for a condo in Torrance, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Ana was incredibly communicative throughout the entire process, always keeping me in the loop and promptly responding to any questions or concerns. She was friendly, approachable, and professional, making the transaction smooth and stress-free for our client. Her responsiveness and positive attitude made working together a true pleasure. We would highly recommend Ana to anyone in need of a reliable, easy-to-work-with agent, and I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with her again in the future!

I’ve worked with Ana in the past. She is a hard worker. She is not afraid to go the extra mile to make sure everything is completed in the right order! Her communication skills are excellent, and she was able to resolve difficult situations.

Thank you for the consultation call, Ana! I appreciate your directness and more importantly the information you shared which I feel is saving me money in the long run.
I am also grateful for the referral up here in San Francisco. You were helpful and knowledgeable.

Ana has been a great real estate resource for me over the years. I have looked at options to sell a property and buy a new one, and each time I brought up the topic, Ana has been available to talk to me and strategize with me. I have not yet completed a transaction with her, however her availability to answer questions, her objectivity and knowledge, and her honest recommendations which never push for a sale if it not beneficial to me, drove me write this review. If you have any questions, are unsure about your options, or consider a real estate purchase or exchange, I recommend reaching out to her.

Ana is a dedicated & ethical realtor who goes above and beyond to ensure her clients get the best deal. She has strong local knowledge of the Southbay community and a great team behind her to get the deal done.

Two words describe Ana - tenacious perseverance. I recently had the pleasure of working on the same transaction in Palos Verdes Estates where Ana represented the buyer in a very complicated deal. As the loan officer handling the financing, I had a front-row seat to her work ethic. It was a powerful reminder of how critical it is to have an agent who leads with integrity, professionalism, and steady determination, especially when challenges arise. Ana never wavered. Thank you, Ana for her unwavering dedication to this profession. If anybody’s looking for a highly qualified and ethical listing or buyer’s REALTOR look no further than Ana Horga. A++

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