First assignment contract. Need guidance

[Elon C.]

Good morning to everyone at bigger pockets. I want to get going and make my first assignment contract, but I'm working with an real estate agent. How do I protect myself from getting screwed by not receiving my fee? And what are the steps I have to take to get it done? Do the agent sign as the owner or do I need the actual owner?

Also spoke to a title company earlier today and he said wholesaling real estate, and assignment contracts in Nj is illegal.