# REA Seamus Carthy case study: A clear digital roadmap for a Roscommon chartered surveying practice

> How REA Seamus Carthy used the Local Enterprise Office's Digital for Business programme to plan its next stage of digital growth.

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Last updated: 2026-10-16

| At a glance |  |
|---|---|
| Client | REA Seamus Carthy |
| Sector | Chartered surveyors and property |
| County | Roscommon |
| Programme | Digital for Business, Local Enterprise Office |
| Year | 2026 |
| Focus areas | Data and file management, Document automation, AI automation, Staff training and adoption |

## The objective: An established practice investing in its next stage

With over two decades in business, REA Seamus Carthy is an established firm of Chartered Surveyors and property professionals providing residential and commercial property services throughout Roscommon and the surrounding region.

As part of its continued investment in technology and innovation, the practice engaged AppAdvisor to explore opportunities to further enhance its digital capabilities, strengthen collaboration and support its future growth.

## Our approach: A review of the whole practice, then a roadmap

Through the Local Enterprise Office's Digital for Business programme, AppAdvisor undertook a comprehensive review of the practice's digital strategy and developed a tailored technology roadmap.

The recommendations focused on three areas.

- **Modern digital tools**: Integrating modern digital tools across the practice, so the systems fit the way a surveying firm actually works.
- **From inspection to office**: Better communication between property inspections and office operations, so information moves as the work happens.
- **Streamlined workflows**: More streamlined workflows across the business, with fewer steps between a client instruction and the finished report.

> “Both Joe and Jack have been fantastic throughout the process, and we’re very happy to support them in showcasing the work they’ve undertaken with us”
>
> Seamus Carthy, REA Seamus Carthy

## The outcome: A connected, responsive client service

A clear digital development strategy designed to further enhance the practice's technological capabilities, facilitate real-time information sharing between its property professionals and office team, and support an increasingly connected and responsive client service.

The project provides a strong foundation for continued innovation, operational efficiency and future growth.

What the business received:

- A comprehensive review of the practice's digital strategy
- A tailored technology roadmap
- A full system proposal with best-practice recommendations

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