Most of the quoting software we use requires data collection before we get the quote to you. 

I have driven by the house, it's in an area that I adore, it has been maintained well, recently remodeled etc. 

SmartMove’s consumer reports contain credit and public record information on consumers that is updated regularly from thousands of sources of data.

My county may NOT have some data, such as Divorce...i live in Tarrant Co., Tx. 

This is market specific data so you need to poll a broker or other source.

Tax tricks and rules of thumb are useful but they are just data. 

I don't have a comprehensive answer, just a data point...

The Smith Travel Research (STR) is an invaluable asset for leaders in the hospitality industry, providing five years of data on occupancy, room rates, trends and competition.

A desktop application (such as quickbooks) is needed for quick data entry and flexibility in case we make any mistakes.

I don't really mind working with an agent just that the agent but I am not sure why I would do that if it means filling in a traditional contract, fax to him, then he re-enters the data in a few days.