@Peter HallidayIf your state has a very advantageous interest % (like Louisiana does) the hedge funds will either hire local agents to go bid for them or send an agent to represent them.

But something you have to keep in mind, they represent the seller, not the buyer.

@Ellen Holter I do not like representing myself, so I will have someone from my team represent me.

When I represent a buyer client, I don't care where they live, I work for them just as hard if they're in state or out so my personal experience I guess does not match what you're describing.  

@Wills HasslerThe direct introduction letter you're sending to the next of kin is going to be sent to the PR (Personal Representative) of the decedents estate.You'll want to focus on those PR's that reside outside the state of ME (CA, LA, TX, WY, Ohio, etc,) There's a good chance that those PR's may be motivated to sell..Good luck...

You (through your representative) have a contract with that company and are on the hook for the expenses associated with this including a missed appointment. 

They both want it to go through.It's your agents responsibility to represent you. 

Definitely will keep the hedge funds out, can only bid in your name no agents or representatives allowed.

I represented myself in this transaction and felt I did a great job:)

I represented myself in this transaction and felt I did a great job:)