My Buyer's Real Estate Agent going said he's going on vacation?

[Bryan Tasumi]

I am in the market to purchase a single family home in another state (Texas). My real estate agent (buyer's agent) said he's going on vacation for a week. What if I want to view homes then, make and offer, and purchase a property? Can I view the home myself and can they submit an offer to to the seller electronically? Can I purchase the home while my buyer's agent is on vacation?