Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Finance and Business: [header] How to buy bankruptcy foreclosures [title] Hire a real estate agent. [step] The first steps related to buying a property through a bankruptcy case is no different than buying any other property. Although you may do this on your own, you may have better results working with a real estate agent.

Ending1: A real estate agent will make sure that everything is clear regarding a property before you can start buying it. [substeps] Because many unsecured mortgages violate state and federal laws, the department of housing and urban development (hud) determines the scope of an unsecured home purchase before making any final financial decisions. Ending2: The agent will help you strategize what state and federal laws will govern and protect the option for a default judgment. If you are looking for favorable court opinions, the agent will help you find a good advisor. Ending3: An agent will have access to property listings that you may not have, and an agent can assist you in drafting and reviewing the paperwork throughout the process. [title] Check newspaper advertising for bankruptcy sale notices. Ending4: A real estate agent may be able to advise you about the best selling practices for a particular property that is being foreclosed on in your area. [substeps] Before you go any further, ask friends or family if they have found properties that are close to yours.

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