(a) Within 120 days following the approval of the sale by the Auditor pursuant to 11A-3-51 of this code, the purchaser, his or her heirs or assigns, in order to secure a deed for the real estate purchased, shall:
(1) Prepare a list of those to be served with notice to redeem and request the Auditor to prepare and serve the notice as provided in 11A-3-54 and 11A-3-55 of this code;