The correct answer is D) the abstractor, who is responsible for preparing the certificate of title by researching property records to establish ownership. Other parties, such as the seller, buyer, and broker, play different roles in the real estate transaction but do not prepare this legal document.
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The correct answer is the abstractor, who prepares the certificate of title by researching property records to verify ownership. The seller and buyer are involved in the transaction but do not prepare this legal document. Brokers facilitate the transaction but also do not prepare it. ;