Removing AppleID from iMac memory

I'm selling my mid-2011 iMac 21.5 and I'm in the process of removing my info from this machine. The only place my name/ID shows up is when I start iMessage. The mac remembers my Apple ID (it's not logging in) and I cannot figure out how to remove that info from auto populating.
What I've done:
Reset PRAM
Reset SMC
What I'm trying above is plan B, plan A didnt go so well:
I've also read all the threads about reinstalling the original OS, but this model came with OS X Lion and did not inlcude disks. It now has OS X Mavericks and when I try to do a OS reinstall it wants my Apple ID (on hold with apple now).
thanks,

In order to be able to sell the Mac with the original system installed, you can simply use internet recovery - hold Command + Option + R upon restart/boot up. Use the disk utility to completely wipe your drive and it will then reinstall the original system (Lion) on the machine. This process will satisfy the SLA requirements.
Also, you need to un-register your Mac and OS here:
https://daw.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/DSAuthWeb.woa/wa/classicLogin?appIdKey= 58ef9db8ff4d201409e7270a68e4408ae1678e1618204c476572a1b5e5fb3518&path&language=U S-EN
These steps are necessary as your current OS's license is not transferable and tied to your Apple ID - any buyer would not be able to reinstall the OS - ever. Following above steps will allow a smooth transfer and the buyer will be able to reinstall/update with their own Apple ID.

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