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Details Make the Difference
Partner specific customization and superior customer service set Appraisal Shield apart. Enjoy a simplified process and thoughtful experience from start to finish.
Appraisal Shield is a fully customizable software platform that executes the appraisal process through technology and expert support. We leverage our core competencies and customize to your specific needs to deliver an efficient appraisal solution.
"Creating solutions that meet your needs."
Stephen Schmedt
After graduating from college, Stephen discovered there was a shortage of real estate appraisers in his hometown of Oklahoma City. He used this as an opportunity to begin distinguishing himself as an expert in this field.
The introduction of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform Act changed the way appraisers and lenders could communicate drastically, impacting both the results and the time that it took to process appraisals. After 7,000 appraisals, a decade plus in the industry along with new reforms, Stephen was able to identify a new need. With a focus on preserving the lender/appraiser relationship, he joined forces with a close confidante and technology expert to create Appraisal Shield.
Stephen remembers, "Being in the industry, it was evident that there was a need to provide a platform that was user-friendly and efficient for both the appraiser and the lender. As a solution, we developed a software platform that includes several core competencies while maintaining the ability to evolve with the specific needs of our customers. At its core, Appraisal Shield had to be flexible to meet each lender's various needs."