Company to walk me through a short sale

[Michael Merritt]

Hi,

New investor in Central Valley, CA. I have a very motivated seller who has their head in the sand and just ignoring their mortgage payment and want out of their house. There are 2 deeds on the property and he has no agent representing him.

I'd like to wholesale the property, is there a company that I can hire to assist in the shortsale and help me wholesale the property? 

What options exist for investors new to short sales? 

Is an agent required? if so, how do I find an agent that would be specialized in short sale work with investors. Thank you.