What Information Do I Need To Purchase Homeowners Insurance? 
That 's a good question . You will need the following information . Your full name , Date of Birth , address of the home , phone number , the year the home was built , living square feet , condition of the home , updates completed for plumbing/electrical/heating / roof , list of pets , central station alarm information -LRB- if you have one -RRB- , wood burning stove answer -LRB- yes/no -RRB- , trampoline question -LRB- yes/no -RRB- , pool -LRB- fenced ? -RRB- , prior claims to the property and to you , and usually your social security number , purchase price , estimated rebuild cost and appraisal . Having all of that information will help you get the best rate possible on your homeowners insurance . Many insurance companies will have different tiers they can offer . Many factors go into rating a homeowners policy but generally it will depend upon your credit history , cost of reconstruction , prior claims and the deductible you choose . Hope this answer helps you ! 