Owner-led property care for South Walton homes

Meet Jason O'Hern

Jason O'Hern brings a rare combination of military precision, elite technical expertise, and decades of high-end property management experience to Safeguard of South Walton. As an honorably discharged Marine Corps Security Officer, Jason learned early on that vigilance, proactive planning, and absolute reliability are non-negotiable. He applies these core military values directly to safeguarding luxury investments along the Emerald Coast, ensuring each property is monitored with uncompromising standards.

With 25 years in property management, Jason has navigated the unique demands of property care and mastered the details required to keep high-end homes secure, functional, and pristine. He is also the owner of Emerald Coast Appliance Service, a 5-star appliance repair company recognized locally for high standards in appliance care.

What sets Jason apart as an elite owner-operator is his ability to identify and help coordinate complex home issues personally. Home Watch clients benefit from same-day and priority response for critical home emergencies, preventative maintenance tailored for luxury in-home appliances, and expert troubleshooting support for intricate home systems and complex issues, excluding HVAC.

Meet Carrie O'Hern

Carrie O'Hern is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with deep-rooted expertise in real estate, home construction, and property management along the Emerald Coast. As the co-owner of Safeguard of South Walton and Emerald Coast Appliance Service, an elite, 5-star rated appliance repair company, Carrie brings a meticulous eye for detail and a lifelong understanding of the home services industry to every client she serves.

Growing up as the daughter of one of the premier home builders in the greater Atlanta area, Carrie was immersed in residential construction from an early age. This background gave her an intuitive understanding of home construction standards, architectural expectations, effective scheduling, project coordination, and emergency response management for unexpected property and equipment failures.

With 20 years of hands-on property management and dispatching experience at Emerald Coast Appliance Service, Carrie has mastered the logistical complexities of maintaining high-end properties. Her leadership supports seamless operations, rapid response times, and exceptional customer service standards.

At Safeguard of South Walton, Carrie leverages her real estate background and advanced home watch inspection technology to protect client investments. Tools capable of detecting subtle temperature changes and moisture anomalies can help identify hidden water leaks and air leaks inside walls and ceilings before visible damage occurs, giving homeowners the opportunity to address issues early and avoid costly restoration or structural repairs.