[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. 
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.