What Information Do I Need For A Home Insurance Quote? 
You will need the address of the property , Social Security number , basic information about the house such as ranch , two story , approximate age , has the wiring plumbing heating been updated if the house is older . Much of the information can be retrieved from the county auditors website by the agent . He will probably want to know if you have a dog and what type since some companies restrict certain breeds . If there is a pool , what type and is it fenced ? Some of this may not be absolutely essential for a generalized quote but if you want your independent insurance agent to be able to give you his best rate , the more information he has helps because he can shop the companies he represents . Your quoting agent can tell you the exact information he needs . 