can I submit an offer without the agent?

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Newbie still, with another question. I asked my agent about a particular house that may be being sold via a wholesaler. I did not know that when I asked the agent about it. He talked to the person--letters and phone number on the sign, no agency (AFAIK)--and told me the asking price. He and I discussed me getting pre-approved, and another house, too.

Anyway, am I now tied into using that real estate agent to submit my offer to this seller? No, we did not sign anything, I have no signed papers with him, but we did speak of him being my buyers agent.
Thanks