Need advice on how to proceed on a pre-foreclosure

[Valerie Vozza]

Trying to get a foot in the door with an elderly couple who are in pre-foreclosure.  After some due diligence, I discovered they filed for bankruptcy in December and it was denied.  This house is in my neighborhood and I'd bet my life these folks are hoarders.  Got up the nerve to call as a follow-up to a recent letter (VERY low-key) and the woman yelled at me and told me to stop sending junk mail.  "We would have contacted you if we were interested!"

I've got the daughter's contact info--thank you White Pages Premium subscription!  Should I write her a letter too?  Tell her I know her parents' situation?  

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Dang, I would love to get this house under contract...and get these poor folks some help.

Valerie in Seattle