Seller has entered foreclosure 9/20/18, can I purchase it?

[Cristian Aviles-Morales]

Home owner, who is represented by an attorney, has filed for foreclosure 9/20. Paid 155k back in 2006 for the property. Actual value now 190-210k. 

I contacted the attorney and left a voicemail with his assistant, but wanted to jump on BP and see if anyone has ever known about a property that goes into foreclosure and if it is possible to acquire the property from the bank/asset manager prior to it going up to auction. 

Any tips? 

I fear that by the time it has been foreclosed on maybe they are unable to sell anywhere else BUT the auctions/MLS.

Cristian