I just spoke with my local contact at USDA/Rural Development and was told that the process is (should be) the same nationally. They'll make a report that you're having difficulty getting any kind of response from Vernon Fuller by email and/or the USDA Voice Mail. The suggestion is that you contact the local Auctioneers in and around Polk County to see who handles most (and probably all) of the USDA Dispositions . . . . there's probably only one, but the other Auctioneers will know WHO it is.
These days, the Auctioneer takes Title, and Transfers same to the New Owner, usually in a "Same Day Closing". USDA never appears in the Chain of Title; but simply discharges the existing Mortgage. You ought get on the distribution for USDA Newsletters in your area (if they have one). Good Luck !
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Dale C. Hittle of GOLDEN RULE PROPERTIES in Glover, Vermont
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