In this episode of Bricks and Risk, Tim and Sean sit down with Jason Ostrowsky of BHHS in Blue Bell to explore a growing gap in the real estate and homeowner experience — what happens when owners aren’t there. Not property management. Not short-term rentals. But something increasingly common in a world where people travel more, own second homes, work remotely, and split time between locations.
Jason breaks down his side project in the prop-tech space, a concierge-style home check-in service designed specifically for homeowners who are out of town but still want peace of mind. The concept is simple, but the problem it solves is real: homes don’t pause just because owners are away.
Leaks happen. Mail piles up. Outdoor furniture needs to be secured. Storms roll through. Appliances fail. Small issues turn into expensive ones when no one is physically there to notice them. Jason saw this blind spot firsthand and realized there was a need for something that lived between “do nothing” and full-scale property management.
That realization became the foundation for Far Away, a home monitoring and concierge check-in service built for owners who want eyes on their property without handing over full control. This isn’t about managing tenants or handling rentals — it’s about preventative oversight, physical presence, and trust.
During the conversation, Jason explains how Far Away is designed to provide customized check-in services based on what a homeowner actually needs. That could mean stopping by a property to check for leaks, grabbing mail and packages, bringing in or securing outdoor furniture before bad weather, inspecting visible systems, or simply confirming that everything looks exactly as it should. The value isn’t complexity — it’s consistency.
Tim and Sean dig into why this type of service is becoming more relevant right now. As ownership patterns change and people spend less time physically tied to one location, the risks of “nobody checking on the house” increase. Technology alone can’t solve that problem. Cameras don’t smell leaks. Sensors don’t notice subtle changes. Apps don’t replace someone physically walking the property and knowing what to look for.
That’s where the concierge model comes in.
Jason talks through how this business fits naturally alongside real estate expertise. Understanding homes, recognizing red flags, and knowing what matters versus what doesn’t is a skill set that many homeowners lack but desperately need when they’re away. This isn’t about fear-based selling — it’s about proactive care and prevention.
The conversation also explores how this kind of prop-tech service complements, rather than competes with, traditional real estate roles. It strengthens relationships, extends value beyond transactions, and keeps professionals connected to clients long after a deal closes. Instead of disappearing after keys are handed over, this model keeps trust active year-round.
Far Away is intentionally positioned as home monitoring, not property management. There are no tenants, no leasing responsibilities, and no operational complexity for the homeowner. Just reliable check-ins, clear communication, and a trusted presence when owners can’t be there themselves. It fills a space many homeowners didn’t realize existed — until something went wrong.
Jason also shares how building this side project required thinking differently about real estate, technology, and service. It’s not about scaling for the sake of scale — it’s about solving a real problem in a clean, focused way. The discussion highlights how some of the best business ideas come from lived experience, pattern recognition, and noticing what clients quietly worry about but rarely articulate.
Throughout the episode, Tim and Sean zoom out and talk about the broader implications of this kind of business. As the industry evolves, professionals who look beyond transactions and focus on lifecycle value will be the ones who stay relevant. Services like this deepen relationships, create recurring touchpoints, and reinforce trust — all without overcomplicating the client experience.
For homeowners, this conversation sheds light on a growing need that doesn’t get much attention until it’s too late. For real estate and insurance professionals, it’s a case study in how understanding risk, behavior, and ownership patterns can open the door to entirely new business models.
If you want to learn more about the service, available offerings, and how this type of home check-in model works in practice, additional information can be found at https://far-away.co/
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This episode is a reminder that innovation in real estate doesn’t always come from flashy technology or massive platforms. Sometimes it comes from asking a simple question: Who’s watching the house when no one is home?