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For government-owned foreclosures (like HUD homes), Marcus found he must use a broker registered with the government to even place a bid. Phase 3: The Source of the Deed

Marcus realized he couldn't just call the bank’s 1-800 number and ask for the keys. He needed to contact specific professionals who speak "foreclosure."

To find his way inside, Marcus had to navigate three distinct gates. Phase 1: The Paper Trail

Banks hire specialized Realtors to manage their foreclosed properties. Marcus looked for the name on the yard sign; that agent was the direct line to the bank’s asset manager.

Marcus stood on the sidewalk, staring at the overgrown lawn of the craftsman-style house on Elm Street. A "Foreclosure" notice was taped to the front door, curling at the edges. He had the savings, but he didn't have a clue who actually owned the dirt beneath his boots.

Depending on the type of loan the previous owner had, Marcus found three different "sellers" to contact:

📍 You don't contact the old owner. You contact an REO specialist agent or a Trustee , depending on whether the house is headed to auction or sitting on a bank's books. If you’d like to start your own search, tell me: What city or county are you looking in? Do you have a pre-approval letter or cash ready?

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For government-owned foreclosures (like HUD homes), Marcus found he must use a broker registered with the government to even place a bid. Phase 3: The Source of the Deed

Marcus realized he couldn't just call the bank’s 1-800 number and ask for the keys. He needed to contact specific professionals who speak "foreclosure." who do i contact to buy a foreclosed home

To find his way inside, Marcus had to navigate three distinct gates. Phase 1: The Paper Trail Phase 1: The Paper Trail Banks hire specialized

Banks hire specialized Realtors to manage their foreclosed properties. Marcus looked for the name on the yard sign; that agent was the direct line to the bank’s asset manager. A "Foreclosure" notice was taped to the front

Marcus stood on the sidewalk, staring at the overgrown lawn of the craftsman-style house on Elm Street. A "Foreclosure" notice was taped to the front door, curling at the edges. He had the savings, but he didn't have a clue who actually owned the dirt beneath his boots.

Depending on the type of loan the previous owner had, Marcus found three different "sellers" to contact:

📍 You don't contact the old owner. You contact an REO specialist agent or a Trustee , depending on whether the house is headed to auction or sitting on a bank's books. If you’d like to start your own search, tell me: What city or county are you looking in? Do you have a pre-approval letter or cash ready?