They informed me that a series of steps have to be taken in order to purchase this property which they called “steps for assignment process”.One of those steps was to send a certified letter to the daughter (the Personal Representative of the estate) stating my intentions of buying the property and paying off the taxes.

If they are looking in your area, it doesn't matter who represents you.

I know the property is worth much more than that, so here are my questions:1) Is the assessor's office required to show all existing liens or is it likely this balance just represents the 1st lien and others are existing? 

Disclaimer: I'm not a data scientist and these calculations are only representative of my own opinions, take them with a fair amount of salt. 

It will show you independent agents that represent multiple companies and will shop for you. 

6% for this size of a transaction is reasonable, but that is if you are represented with someone who has the fiduciary duty to do  what is in your best interest and is negotiating and working the deal for you.

For example, saying on your CTA (call to action) "sign up now to speak with a team representative" would not be the best.

The numbers below are NOT representative of new construction$35/sq ft doing the work myself$50/sq ft doing half the work, subbing out the rest$75/sq ft hiring everything out (acting as the GC)

Not the Sellers or their representative.  

On the other hand, the broker that represented us in the acquisition of the lots is also a very good and capable broker, although she is not specialized in new home sales.Frankly, I think either would do a good job selling the homes (especially in this market) but I'm trying to weigh the following things:1) In general, I like the idea of rewarding the sourcing broker.